Kids’ Health
HPV Vaccine Lowering Infection Rates Among Girls: CDC
Extent of protection from sexually transmitted virus higher than expected, suggesting ‘herd immunity’ is at work, experts say
June 19, 2013read on->Many U.S. Adults Under-Vaccinated Against Whooping Cough, Survey Finds
Only 20 percent got shot within last 10 years
June 19, 2013read on->A Deadly Form of Diabetes That Doctors Sometimes Miss
Common signs of type 1 diabetes often resemble symptoms of other illnesses
June 19, 2013read on->Fewer Young Americans Lack Health Care Coverage
But 45 million Americans overall still don’t have health insurance
June 18, 2013read on->Common Childhood Vaccine Won’t Worsen Juvenile Arthritis: Study
Safety of measles-mumps-rubella booster shot had previously been called into question
June 18, 2013read on->Gene Research May Help Spot Baby’s Obesity Risk
Finding might lead to better ways to prevent those at higher risk from becoming overweight later
June 18, 2013read on->Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk
Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive
June 18, 2013read on->Could ‘Moderate’ Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?
British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings
June 18, 2013read on->Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant
MRI shows weaker connection to brain’s reward center in those who have high-functioning autism
June 17, 2013read on->Junk Food Ads May Help Drive Obesity in Hispanic Kids, Study Suggests
Many of the more than 4,200 TV pitches children view each year highlight fatty, sugary fare
June 17, 2013read on->Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well
Fewer legal-age smokers in states with tighter regulations, enforcement, study finds
June 17, 2013read on->BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys
Early study doesn’t prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say
June 17, 2013read on->Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care
June 17, 2013read on->Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims
Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers
June 17, 2013read on->Stepdads Must Navigate Tricky Waters
Study shows talking through issues, having shared parenting style help the new family survive the journey
June 16, 2013read on->Video Gamers May Have Better Visual Recall
Study compared brain function of dedicated gamers to nongaming college students
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Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths: CDC
Senior hospitalizations also up during 2012-13 onslaught, U.S. health officials say
June 13, 2013read on->‘Domestic’ Dads Often Face Scorn at Work, Study Finds
When men or women step outside traditional gender roles, some colleagues react badly, research shows
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