Children's Health
Why Your Child May Need Pulmonary Function Tests
Pulmonary function tests are key to diagnosing and managing lung conditions like asthma in children. Here are a few reasons why your child might need them.
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Mom, Dad, Put Down Your Phone While Driving
About half of parents admit to talking on a cell phone while driving with kids ages 4 to 10, according to a survey conducted by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
Babies Given Solid Foods Earlier May Sleep Better
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests introducing solids at 3 months of age is usually safe and results in small, but significant, improvements in sleep.
The Bonds Between Siblings Help When Parents Argue
Strong bonds between siblings can help reduce stress and offset the negative effects of unhealthy, destructive parental relationships, according to a recent study.
Fewer U.S. Teens Engage in Certain Risky Behaviors, But Concerns Remain
Results of the 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which includes self-reported information about drug use and sexual behaviors among high school students in the United States, are released by the CDC.
E-Cigarettes Remain the Most Popular Tobacco Product for Teens
The CDC’s new 2017 National Youth Tobacco Survey shows that 11.7 percent of high school students and 3.3 percent of middle school students comprised the 2.1 million youth using e-cigarettes in 2017.