- Abstinence perceived by teens as step toward sex
- Payments Can Reduce Inequalities in Health Care
- Stem Cells Isolated from Patients with Genetic Diseases
- Role of Homeoprotein Explored in Visual Plasticity in Mice
- Early-life antibiotics linked to wheezing via chest infection
- Decreasing trends in HIV- and STD-related behavior among high school students
- Children Face Higher Mortality After Febrile Seizures
- Trial Participation for Newborns Raises Questions
- AAP does not support routine ECG screening in children before ADHD therapy
- Most kids' menus at top restaurant chains unhealthy
- Sedentary Behavior Common Among Immigrant Children
- Over 1 Billion U.S. Doctor, Hospital Visits Logged in 2006
- American Health Care System Needs New Direction
- Valganciclovir May Benefit Liver Transplant Patients
- Physical Therapy May Prevent Deformational Plagiocephaly
- Malaria Prevention Strategies Involve Multiple Factors
- Absence of Eye Contact Useful Autism Measure in Toddlers
- AIDS: Global Initiative Needed to Prevent HIV Infections
- Parenting Affects Behavior of Early-Maturing Girls
- FDA approves 2008-2009 flu vaccines
- Infant Poisoning May Be Due to Over-the-Counter Drugs
- Video Game Boosts Treatment Adherence in Kids with Cancer
- Resident Burnout Declines Following Duty Hour Standard
- Immunotherapy Holds Promise for Sarcomas
- Lung problems in preemies may persist in young adulthood
- More Data Needed on Blood Pressure in Children
- CDC: Infant mortality rate decline stabilizes
- Teen Sex Risks Unchanged from 2005-2007
- Opinion: Tongue blade and tylenol
- Practice Management: Reduce liability risk when treating young patients
- Product: Bracelets help kids find home again
- Demistifying extended menstrual cycling
- Study: Does antibiotic prophylaxis prevent pyelonephritis in children with vesicouret
- International Issue of Torture Complicity Analyzed
- A guide for practitioners on combined hormonal contraceptive formulations
- Web links: Allergy
- Clinical Tip: Coaxing a toddler to walk
- Cities Need Powers to Combat Alcohol and Tobacco Ads
- Pediatric hospitalizations due to skin infections rise, reports AHRQ
- Study: Detecting congenital heart defects with pulse oximetry
- Large variations exist in children's health care among states
- Common pediatric allergy-related disorders
- Profile: Bill Purcell, pediatrician turned politician
- Penicillin Prophylaxis During Labor May Not Need 4 Hours
- Case: Two episodes of syncope point to an underlying condition
- Increase in infant early motor delays, reports survey
- Product: Transitioning from breast to baby bottle
- Study: Many healthy infants and toddlers are vitamin D-deficient
- Web links: Down syndrome
- Viewpoint: Use radiographic diagnostic tests with caution
- Work Time Regulations Adversely Affect British Care
- Understanding pediatric influenza virus immunity
- Product: An electronic scale for preemies
- Case: A raised bald lesion
- Pregestational Diabetes Raises Birth Defect Risk
- Julius B. Richmond dies at 91
- Adverse Outcomes in IVF Babies Analyzed
- Certain fatty acids may improve breast milk health benefits
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Less Likely to Smoke
- Obesity gene may influence appetite in children
- Kids' Cancer Survival Low in Many Countries
- Gluten-free diet may be enough in pediatric celiac disease therapy
- Diabetes-Diet Link Examined in Trio of Studies
- Exercise Is Key for Long-Term Weight Loss
- Child ADHD rates rise, but learning disability rates stable
- Nevirapine Dosing Studied in Breast-Feeding Moms with HIV
- On-Site Vaccination Utilized to Control Pertussis Outbreak
- Timing Is Crucial in Measles Vaccination
- West Nile Virus Cases Reported in 14 States
- CDC: High TB rates found in immigrants and refugees
- Post-surgical pediatric infections reduced by antibiotic timing
- Physicians to Get Bonus for Electronic Prescribing
- Consequences of Genetic Non-Discrimination Act Examined
- 'Tier 4' Drugs Raise Questions About Affordability
- Topiramate Therapy During Pregnancy Raises Concerns
- Bullying in kids linked to suicide
- Boys with Varicocele May Outgrow Size Disparity
- Breast-Feeding Lowers Infant Risk of Stomach Infection
- Pediatricians linked to less subconscious racial bias than other clinicians
- Maternal Obesity Linked to Obesity in Offspring in Rats
- Recent high school cigarette use remains stable, reports CDC
- Routine Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Cost-Effective
- New flu requirements from CDC
- Report Finds U.S. Health System Lagging Further Behind
- Menthol Levels Changed to Promote Teen Smoking
- Most Breech Infants Born by Caesarean in United States
- Bacterial Infection Linked to Reduced Childhood Asthma
- Importance of Adolescent Vaccines Highlighted
- Exception Reporting Improves Pay-for-Performance Benefits
- Stomach bug may protect kids against asthma
- Medical Education Must Adapt to Changing Times
- Perceived Access to Tobacco Predicts Youth Smoking
- Maternal Diet May Affect Childhood Asthma Risk
- Early Births Linked to Difficulties in Adulthood
- Background TV may harm child development
- Unhealthy children's foods make healthy claims
- Adult Arthritis Drug Also Effective in Children
- Physical Activity Falls Sharply During Adolescence
- Statewide Care Program May Be National Model
- Simvastatin Not Linked to Neurofibromatosis Benefits
- Survey: Most breastfeeding mothers stop early
- Wars Create Two High-Risk Mental Health Populations
- School Program Offers Some Help to Violence-Affected Kids
- Childhood dairy intake may benefit adolescent bone health
- Zimbabwe Health Care in Shambles Due to Atrocities
- Childhood Clumsiness Linked to Adult Obesity
- Early Diagnosis Could Cut Bird Flu Deaths in Indonesia
- Report on Infant Heart Transplants Sparks Debate
- Child asthma hospitalization rates decrease, but occurrence rates increase
- The dangers of heat stroke in school athletes
- Low Birth Weight Linked to Salt Sensitivity in Children
- Child's Coughing Can Lead to Many Doctor Visits
- APA: Otitis Media Is Novel Risk Factor for Obesity
- FDA news roundup: Cancidas approved, BPA meeting scheduled
- Dr. Ralph D. Feigin, renowned pediatrician, dies at 70
- Improved Oxygen Systems Effective in Childhood Pneumonia
- FDA warns neonatal device company NeoChild
- Local Care of Child Pneumonia Studied in Developing World
- Gender Differences Identified in Asthma Pathogenesis
- Sleep Quality Linked to Hypertension in Healthy Teens
- Malaria Found in Refugees from Sub-Saharan Africa
- Childhood ear infections linked to obesity later in life
- Adalimumab May Be Helpful in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Conformal Radiation Therapy Improves Cognitive Outcomes
- FDA warns neonatal device company NeoChild
- Variables Seen in Cost Effectiveness of HPV Vaccine
- Outlook Mixed on US Presidential Candidates' Health Plans
- Adolescents Prefer Total Acne Clearance Strategy
- Seniors Likely to Find Medicare Health Web Site Unusable
- Number of US measles cases in 2008 highest since 1996, CDC reports
- Codeine may be unsafe for some breastfeeding moms
- Case Reports on Twins May Shed Light on Scoliosis
- Media Send Mixed Messages to Teens About Smoking
- Multifactorial approach needed to target risky teen behavior
- FDA to revise criteria for child cold medications
- Spanking Associated with Physical Abuse
- Perioperative Care Must Be Adapted to Preschoolers' Needs
- Educators Given Tips to Deal with Electronic Aggression
- Link found between infections and preterm birth
- Genetic Link Found in Familial Neuroblastoma
- Allopurinol Shows Promise As Hypertension Treatment
- Damage to Unirradiated Parts of Body Can Cause Cancer
- Moms' HPV vaccine attitudes not determined by sexual values
- Genetic Deletion Related to Obesity in WAGR Syndrome
- Magnesium Sulfate May Reduce Cerebral Palsy Rates
- CDC: Measles Outbreaks Seen in Unvaccinated Children
- Codeine Can Pose Extra Risk During Breast-Feeding
- Caesarean births linked to increase in diabetes risk
- Lancet Supports WHO Report on Health Inequality
- WCC: Cervical Cancer Control Feasible in Third World
- Back-to-school health and safety tips
- Pediatric study deaths called into question
- Recommended Treatments Issued for Cerumen Impaction
- Three Questions Can Screen for Postnatal Depression
- Kids consume too much soda even if unavailable at school
- American Hospitals Sending New Mothers Mixed Messages
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Linked to Anaphylaxis Risk
- US Youth Suicides Trend Upward After Recent Decline
- Emotional Problems at Age 6 Associated with Preterm Birth
- Many Parents Unaware of California Family Leave Program
- Maternal Stress May Affect Childhood Obesity
- Retailers remove Simplicity bassinets from shelves
- Active Gaming Keeps Children Burning Energy
- Unhealthy Snacks Continue to Be Sold in US Schools
- In Some Cases, Vaccination Needles May Be Too Long
- Many Youth Rwandan Heads of Household Depressed
- Birth Weight Linked to Blood Pressure in Adulthood
- Paternal Age May Influence Bipolar Risk in Offspring
- Ibuprofen First Reduces Fever in Children for Longer
- Call for early postmarketing safety monitoring for pediatric trials
- Study does not find autism link in MMR vaccine
- Study does not find autism link in MMR vaccine
- Patterns of Non-Family Infant Abductions Are Changing
- Low Birth Weight Problems Persist Through School Age
- Review Finds No Link Between Montelukast, Suicide
- Vaccination Coverage Remains High for US Children
- Potential Vaccine Reactions Call for Reasoned Approach
- Prenatal Cigarette Smoke Leads to Breathing Difficulties
- New measure may identify children traumatized by ICU stay
- Physical, Sexual Abuse Linked to Asthma in Children
- UK Doctors Need Better Guidelines on Child Protection
- Metabolic Syndrome Has Adverse Effects on Teens' Hearts
- Is natural childbirth linked to greater maternal responsiveness?
- Is natural childbirth linked to greater maternal responsiveness?
- Continuous Monitoring Helps Glycemic Control in Diabetics
- Study does not find autism link in MMR vaccine
- Strong evidence for cognitive (but not other types of) therapies used for children wi
- Online resources for Surgeon General links
- Online resources for food safety links
- Parent Guide: Preventing foodborne illness in produce
- Case: A boy who wants to be a girl
- The early childhood caries epidemic
- Opinion: Children and the Ottawa ankle rules
- Study: Intranasal steroid eases mild obstructive sleep apnea
- Online resources for hospice links
- Clinical Tip: Frozen popsicle soothes strep testing
- Viewpoint: Caries in primary teeth
- Parent Guide: Child oral health
- Case: A red, white, and blue lump present since birth
- Product: A blanket for babies of all sizes
- Practice Management: Use new intensive care code 99477 for babies who get well fast
- A guide for pediatric providers on exercise-induced bronchospasm
- Profile: Joycelyn Elders, former Surgeon General
- Study: Low iron storage tied to neurally mediated syncope
- Study: Angiotensin II blocker for Marfan's syndrome?
- A look at the medical home concept for primary care physicians
- Case: An 8-year-old boy with a history of leg pain
- Practice Management: Family doctor boosts earnings with pay-for-performance program
- Product: A guide for kids with nut allergies
- Fresh produce: the lesser-known carrier of infectious diseases
- Un programa materno-infantil de salud oral (en Espanol)
- Product: Animal-shaped exam tables make visits fun
- Online resources for childhood cancer links
- Discipline techniques in the 12-month-old child
- Online resources for malnutrition links
- Youth with diabetes may have higher cardiovascular risk factors
- Parents May Overestimate Kids' Physical Activity Levels
- Survival Rising for Several Child Hematologic Cancers
- Smoking Cessation Services Fail to Attract Young People
- Un programa materno-infantil de salud oral (en Espanol)
- FDA: Baby formula from China illegal in U.S.
- Chronic Disease Is Heavy Burden in Developing World
- Primary Care Offers Lifeline to Global Health
- Community Participation Key to Maternal and Child Health
- Un programa materno-infantil de salud oral (en Espanol)
- Study reports potentially overlooked link between staph infection and SIDS
- Maternal Factors Linked to Likelihood of Spanking
- Surgeon General links: online resources
- Hospice links: online resources
- Malnutrition links: online resources
- Childhood cancer links: online resources
- Food safety links: online resources
- UNICEF: Child deaths declined in 2007
- FDA News Roundup: HPV vaccine indication expanded
- Surgery May Benefit Some Epileptic Children
- Pathogens May Play Role in Sudden Infant Deaths
- Newer Schizophrenia Drugs May Have Metabolic Side Effects
- National child organization leaders call on candidates to address health issues
- Maternal Vaccine Reduces Influenza in Infants
- Absent Nasal Bone Helps Predict Down Syndrome
- MRI Improves Diagnosis in Children with Hearing Loss
- CDC: Parents seek mental health care for 15% of their children
- Antibiotics Questioned in Spontaneous Preterm Labor
- School problems more common in kids who worry about parent conflict
- Antibiotic Resistance Has Become a Global Pandemic
- Several Risk Factors Linked to Adult-Onset Asthma
- Spanish Speakers in America Face Barriers to Health Care
- Timing of C-Section Perioperative Antibiotics Compared
- Immunization alliance calls for greater child vaccine awareness
- WCTRMS: Vitamin D Status Linked to Multiple Sclerosis