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'Gaming' Sends Boys' Test Scores Sliding 03-17-2010

Study finds they spend less time on academics with video-game systems at home

Risks of Kids' Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents 03-17-2010

Despite giving 'informed consent,' many can't recall details, study finds

Health Tip: Buying Baby's Car Seat 03-15-2010

How to choose a safe one

Repeated Anesthesia May Hamper Children's Learning Ability 03-15-2010

Swedish researchers say loss of stem cells in the hippocampus could be to blame

Teen Girls Say Pink Camel in Cigarette Ads Caught Their Eye 03-15-2010

Study finds link between catchy ads and whether teens smoke

Strides Seen in Orthopedic Surgery for Kids 03-14-2010

Repairing ACL, meniscus at same time is one advance, 'Tommy John' elbow reconstruction another

Bad Behavior in Youth Linked to Chronic Pain Later in Life 03-12-2010

Childhood response to stress could lead to lasting problems, researchers say

Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern 03-11-2010

'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine 03-11-2010

CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease

For Tough Head Lice, Pill Tops Lotion 03-10-2010

Ivermectin may offer alternative for hard-to-treat infestations, study shows

H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study 03-10-2010

Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children

Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity 03-10-2010

Factors that increase a youngster's risk

Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse 03-10-2010

Awareness can slow this 'silent epidemic,' prevent long-term problems, expert says

Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise 03-10-2010

Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them

Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common 03-10-2010

Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show

Protect Your Baby's Smile 03-06-2010

Follow these tips to prevent early tooth decay, damage

Oldest Epilepsy Drug Best for Children 03-03-2010

In landmark trial, it beat two newer meds for treating seizures, with fewer side effects

Child Obesity Rates Going Up 03-02-2010

Junk food intake is up, and many kids have few places to burn calories, studies find

Screen Time May Take a Toll on Kids' Relationships 03-02-2010

More hours spent in front of TV, computer linked to less bonding with peers, parents, researchers say

Secondhand Smoke Starts Damaging Arteries in Childhood 03-02-2010

Passive exposure tied to blood vessel damage in 13-year-olds, research shows