Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs
At age 12, those kids had better lung function than formula-fed kids
full story » Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains
Synapses in key brain region continues to develop much longer in babies than in primates, study finds
full story » Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth
full story » Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says
full story » Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC
Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones
full story » Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns
Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says
full story » Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD
Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say
full story » 'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating: Study
They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say
full story » Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder
full story » Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination
Problems lingered 10 months after the stroke, research finds
full story » Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC
Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke
full story » Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated
full story » Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: Study
Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement
full story » Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind
Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary
full story » Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study
However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say
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