Children's Health
Children and Secondhand Smoke Risks Decades After Exposure
Secondhand smoke exposure during childhood is linked to increase risk of COPD later in life. Learn about the risks of early exposure to smoke.
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Tips for Parents of Kids With Ulcerative Colitis
After your child is diagnosed with IBD, you may feel guilty. But it’s not your fault. Here’s how to support them.
What Happens When Kids Don’t Drink Enough Water — and What You Can Do to Make Sure Yours Do
As many as 1 in 5 kids say they don’t drink water regularly. Find out what they’re downing instead (and what they’re risking because of it).
This Basic Mistake Is Causing Kids With Asthma To Be Hospitalized
Millions of children in the U.S. have the breathing disorder — and a new study revealed dangerous gaffes with their inhaler technique.
More Kids Than Cops and the Military Are Killed by Guns
More than 2,400 U.S. children were killed by firearms in 2017, the same year 144 police officers and 1,000 active military personnel died in the line of duty.
Food Allergy Prevention Tips for Parents
Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics give parents the latest information on how to prevent and manage food allergies.
Why Your Kids Should Absolutely Get The Measles Vaccine
Despite the loud clamor that continues from the “antivaxxer” community, another study confirms that vaccines don’t cause autism and don't trigger autism.
Social Media and Sugar Consumption: The Strange Link Among Kids
You’ve seen the studies about the negative effect of social media on confidence and mood. New data suggests in can increase unhealthy eating habits in kids.
How to Protect Your Child From This Polio-like Condition
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a very rare but serious neurological condition that mimics polio. In 2018, 223 cases were reported in the U.S. — more than ever before. Like the flu, this virus changes every year — here’s what to know to stay ahead of it.
Time to Take the TV Remote Away From Your Toddler
Bubble Guppies, Super Why! Caillou: There are some pretty compelling shows for toddlers these days. But they shouldn’t be watching any TV, say pediatricians.
Kids Who Eat School Lunch Score Higher in Reading and Math
Children who eat lunch at school score higher on tests, say researchers in Germany and India, confirming previous research on nutrition and learning.
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