Doctors have long believed that disabling autistic disorders last a lifetime, but a new study has found that some children who exhibit signature symptoms of the disorder recover completely. The study, posted online on…
A new study confirms that giving H1N1 flu vaccines to pregnant women during the 2009 swine flu pandemic was safe for them and their babies, and likely reduced the risk…
Flu vaccination rates among U.S. children were lower than expected over a recent five-year period, a new study reports. The findings were released in the midst of the current flu…
Although doctors say babies should not watch television, some mothers may use the tube as a way to calm fussy infants, a new study suggests. The results show that infants…
A new study, said to be the first of its kind, reveals that babies begin learning the distinctive sounds of their native language while in utero. Researchers from Pacific Lutheran…
From Temple University: Today, mothers of newborns find themselves confronting a common dilemma: Should they let their babies “cry it out” when they wake up at night? Or should they…
A recent study says that recess at school is as important for children as math and spelling. Playtime, said doctors, is as important as their class time for helping the youngster to…
Milk has traditionally been considered to provide optimal nutrition for growing children. Lisa Capretto has written for Oprah.com on,The Health Benefits of Milk. The National Dairy Council says “milk packs quite…
Healthy snacks including veggies and cheese can help take the edge off of kids’ between-meal hunger pangs, and may help put a dent in rates of childhood obesity. In a…
