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• 1 in 4 Gets Unneeded Antibiotics at Children's Hospitals
• 1 in 4 Opioid ODs Involves Kids and Teens
• 1 in 4 Parents Say No to Play Date Invites
• 12 Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave Benefits Everyone: Study
• 2 in 3 Parents Would Send Kids to School in Fall: Survey
• 5 Health Tips to Promote Back-to-School Success
• 6 Expert Tips for Defusing Kids' Quarantine Meltdowns
• 8 Ways to Make Every Day a Valentine For Your Kids
• A Kid-Friendly Emergency Room Saves Lives
• A Parent's Guide to Managing Kids' Asthma During the Fall
• A Pill Left Out, a Child's Life Lost: Maisie's Story a Warning to All Adults
• A Prescription for Medicating Your Child Safely
• A Puppy in Santa's Sack? Probably Not, Say Parents
• Abnormal Gut Microbiome May Stunt Preemies' Growth
• ADHD Meds May Alter Boys' Brains
• Adult Life Tougher for Teens Who Had Controlling Parents: Study
• After Mass Shootings, Docs Even Less Likely to Mention Gun Safety: Study
• AHA News: A Look at Allergies and Heart Health, With Tips to Endure Pollen Season Amid Coronavirus Fears
• AHA News: Baby Born With 'One-of-a-Kind' Heart Receives Transplant
• AHA News: For Kids With Heart Defects, the Hospital Near Mom May Matter
• AHA News: For Kids, a Pandemic of Stress Could Have Long-Term Consequences
• AHA News: Instead of a Tie, Think About Healthy Gifts and Gratitude for Father's Day
• AHA News: Is Your Child's Blood Pressure Something to Worry About?
• AHA News: Most of the Nation's Teens Aren't Getting Enough Exercise
• AHA News: Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Rhythm Disorder
• AHA News: Traumatic Childhood Increases Lifelong Risk for Heart Disease, Early Death
• All That Social Media Hasn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds
• America's Sweet Tooth Starts From Infancy
• An Easy Recipe for Healthier Back-to-School Lunches
• Another Coronavirus Health Threat: Too Few Asthma Inhalers
• Another Study Finds COVID-19 Typically Mild for Kids
• Antihistamines Linked to Delayed Care for Severe Allergic Reaction: Study
• Are Antibiotics a Recipe for Obesity in Childhood?
• Are Immune-Compromised Kids at Greater Risk From COVID-19?
• Are Your Symptoms From COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies?
• Artificial Heart Valve Would Grow With Kids, Cutting Need for Repeat Surgeries
• As Disease Outbreaks Tied to 'Anti-Vaxxers' Rise, States Take Action
• As School Starts, Pack That Lunch With Nutritional Goodies
• Ask Grandma to Dance to Boost Her Mood And Strengthen Your Bonds
• Asthma Isn't a Risk Factor for Worsening COVID-19: Study
• Asthma More Likely in Kids With Disabilities, Delays
• Asthma Sufferers Win When Coal Plants Shut Down
• Asthma Ups Ventilator Needs of Younger Adults With COVID-19: Study
• Asthma, COPD Raise Odds for Severe COVID-19, Lung Experts Warn
• Autism May Spur Eating Disorders in Adolescence, Study Finds
• Babies Are Spared Severe COVID-19 Symptoms
• Babies' Exposure to Household Cleaning Products Tied to Later Asthma Risk
• Baby in Your Room, Not in Your Bed: Good Advice, but Are Parents Listening?
• Baby's Sleep Issues Could Sometimes Signal Autism: Study
• Backpacks Shouldn't Be a Back-to-School Burden on Health
• Back-to-School Tips for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
• Banned for Decades, DDT and Dioxins Are Still Harming U.S. Babies
• Bathing a Baby Less Scary Than It Sounds
• Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier
• Best Ways to Help Kids Through the Pandemic
• Beyond Baby Talk: Helping Early Language
• Black Children Hit Especially Hard by COVID-19 Inflammatory Syndrome
• Black Kids Face Higher Odds of Post-Op Complications Than White Kids
• Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses
• Breastfeeding May Help Guard Against Diabetes
• Breastfeeding OK After Mom Has Anesthesia, Experts Say
• Budding Altruists? Tots Give Up Food to Help Others, Study Finds
• Building a Better Backpack
• Calm Parenting Will Help Children Through Coronavirus Pandemic
• Calming Your Child's Coronavirus Fears
• Can Apps Make Your Kids Smarter?
• Caring for Relatives With ALS Almost a Full-Time Job for Youth: Study
• Case Study Examines What's Behind Severe Kids' Illness After COVID-19
• Child Care Stresses, Hunger Are Harming U.S. Families During Pandemic
• Childhood Cancer Survivors Struggle With Heart Troubles
• Childhood Risk Factors Can Predict Adult Obesity
• Child's Cancer Doesn't Raise Parents' Divorce Risk, Curb Plans for More Kids: Study
• Climate Change Will Hurt Kids Most, Report Warns
• Close Friendships Boost Your Self-Esteem, and Vice Versa: Study
• Clotting Tied to COVID-19 May Harm the Placenta
• Coming This Way: Huge Saharan Dust Plume Will Affect Americans' Health
• Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys
• Concussion Can Lead to Vision, Balance Problems in Young Kids
• Condition Affecting Kids With COVID-19 Remains Very Rare, Heart Group Says
• Coronavirus Delivering a Big Economic Blow to Women
• Coronavirus Doesn't Have to Scare You or Your Kids, Psychologists Say
• Coronavirus Fears Have People With Asthma, Emphysema Avoiding the ER
• Could a Kid's Microbiome Alter Their Behavior?
• Could Brain Scans Spot Children's Mood, Attention Problems Early?
• Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
• Could Strep Throat Become Untreatable?
• Could the Family Dog Lower a Child's Odds for Schizophrenia Later?
• Could You Be Allergic to Additives?
• 'COVID Toe' Lesions Probably Not Caused by COVID-19, Studies Find
• COVID-19 Antibodies May Tame Inflammatory Condition in Kids: Study
• COVID-19 Still Rare in Kids, But Far From Harmless: Study
• COVID-19 Typically Mild for Babies: Study
• Crafting With Dry Pasta, Play-Doh Safe for Kids With Gluten Sensitivity: Study
• Cut the Fat for Lunch
• Dangerous 'Drunkorexia' Hits College Campuses
• Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?
• Diabetes Among U.S. Young, Especially Asians, Continues to Climb
• Differences Found in Brains of Kids Born to Depressed Parents
• Do Young Adults Really 'Age Out' of Heavy Drinking?
• Does Having a Dog Make for Well-Adjusted Kids?
• Does Medical Marijuana Help or Harm Kids With Cancer?
• Does Mommy Wine Culture Pose Health Risks?
• Does Parents' Smoking Raise Future Heart Risks for Kids?
• Don't Cut Back on Asthma Meds During Pandemic, Expert Advises
• 'Don't Give Up:' Parents' Intuition Spots a Rare Illness Before Doctors Do
• Don't Let Allergies Spoil Your Holidays
• Don't Let COVID-19 Scuttle Your Child's Health Exams
• Don't Let Kids Wander Alone in Parking Lots
• Don't Miss Mental Health Issues in Your College Student
• Dramatic Drop Seen in Kids Choking to Death on Household Objects
• Dramatic Rise in Eye Injuries From BB and Paintball Guns
• Early High School Start Times May Hurt Attendance
• Employers Need to Do More to Help Breastfeeding Moms: Survey
• Every Sudden Infant Death Deserves a Closer Look: Report
• Experimental Injection May Protect Against Peanut Allergy
• Expert Tips to Help You Beat the Heat
• Experts' Guide to Trampoline Safety
• Exposure to Iodine in the NICU May Affect Infant Thyroid Function
• Family Therapy Best for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
• Family Ties Help Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Flourish
• Family's Social Standing May Be Key to Happiness for Teens
• Farm-to-Table Movement Goes to School
• Fast-Food Outlet in Neighborhood Could Mean Heavier Kids: Study
• Few Teen Boys at Risk for HIV Get Tested
• Fewer Childhood Cancer Survivors Getting Hit by Heart Troubles
• Fewer Kids in Cancer Trials, Which Might Not Be a Bad Thing
• Flame Retardants, Pesticides Remain Threat to U.S. Health: Study
• For Kids Born With HIV, Taking Needed Meds Gets Harder With Age: Study
• For Kids With Asthma, Depression Makes ER Visit More Likely
• For Kids With Genetic Condition, Statins May Be Lifesavers
• For Many Kids, Picky Eating Isn't Just a Phase, Study Finds
• For Poor Kids, Less Time Spent on Reading, Exercise: Study
• Girls With Autism Diagnosed Later Than Boys
• Give HIV-Infected Newborns Meds Right Away to Improve Outcomes
• Give Newborn to Mom Right Away -- After Moving the Electrodes
• Giving Your Child a Time-Out Won't Cause Long-Term Damage: Study
• Going Easy on Yourself Is Key to Parenting Through the Pandemic
• Good News, Bad News on Concussions in High School Sports
• Got 'Couch Potato' Teens? It's Not Helping Their Mental Health
• 'Green Inhalers' Could Reduce Carbon Footprint: Study
• Health Tip: Addressing Your Child's Biting Habit
• Health Tip: Allergic Reaction First Aid
• Health Tip: Amusement Park Safety
• Health Tip: Are You Allergic to Jewelry?
• Health Tip: Baby's First Tooth
• Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits
• Health Tip: Basics of Newborn Care
• Health Tip: Caring for Dental Braces
• Health Tip: Changing Diapers 101
• Health Tip: Choosing a Pediatrician
• Health Tip: Cold, Flu or Allergy?
• Health Tip: Easing College Application Anxiety
• Health Tip: Help Children Manage Stress After a Shooting
• Health Tip: Help Your Child Safely Lose Weight
• Health Tip: Helping Children Adjust to a Move
• Health Tip: Home Remedies for Nightmares
• Health Tip: Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?
• Health Tip: Living With Nut Allergy
• Health Tip: Managing Hearing Loss in Children
• Health Tip: Managing Swearing by Your Child
• Health Tip: Mental Illness Warning Signs
• Health Tip: Safety Steps if Your Child is Home Alone
• Health Tip: Staying Well During the School Year
• Health Tip: Treating Post-Nasal Drip
• Health Tip: Your Changing Voice
• High Lead Levels in Pregnancy Linked to Obesity in Kids Years Later
• HIV-Infected Newborns Can Wait Awhile for Treatment: Study
• Home Alone: Will Pandemic's Changes Harm Kids' Mental Health Long-Term?
• Homework Help: For Parents
• How Are Your Newborn's Ears Working? Early Hearing Test Is a Must
• How One Very Ill Infant Survived COVID-19
• How the Pandemic Is Changing Summer Camp
• How to Dispel Your Child's Fears About the New Coronavirus
• How to Keep Halloween Fun and Safe
• How to Keep Housebound Kids Busy During a Pandemic
• How to Protect Your Baby Against Eczema
• How Young Is Too Young to Leave Kids Home Alone?
• HPV Shots: Safe and Effective, But Many Parents Still Hesitate
• HPV Vaccination Rate in U.S. Girls Has Stalled
• Hugs More Calming for Baby When Given by Mom or Dad
• If Mom-to-Be Lives Near Airport, Odds for Preemie Birth Rise
• In NYC at Least, Routine Child Vaccinations Rebound After Lockdown
• In Rare Cases, COVID-19 May Be Causing Severe Heart Condition in Kids
• In Small Study, No Sign That Coronavirus Can Be Passed to Baby During Pregnancy
• Indoor Pollutants May Raise Allergy Risk in Toddlers
• Inhaler Use Up During Coronavirus Pandemic
• Injuries Shoot Up After Fireworks Laws Loosened in West Virginia
• Intense Gaming Can Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting in Some Players
• Is a Charter School the Right Choice for Your Child?
• Is It Allergies or COVID-19? An Expert Helps You Tell the Difference
• Is It Just a Cough—Or Childhood Asthma?
• Is Timing Everything for SIDS Risk?
• 'Kangaroo Care' Has Big Health Benefits For Preemies
• Kangaroo Care Reduces Infant Deaths
• Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water. Here's How
• Keep Your Kids Safe, Warm in Wintertime Fun
• Keeping Coronavirus Anxiety at Bay
• Keeping Kids Slim, Fit During Lockdown Isn't Easy: Here Are Some Tips
• Kids + Gadgets = Less Sleep and More Risk for Unwanted Weight
• Kids Breaking Fewer Bones During Pandemic, But More Fractures Happening at Home
• Kids 'Efficient' Transmitters as COVID-19 Raced Through a Georgia Summer Camp
• Kids' ER Visits for Mental Health Problems Soared Over 10 Years
• Kids Get Mild COVID-19 Symptoms, But Chance of Transmission High: Study
• Kids Getting Too Many Opioids After Tonsillectomy
• Kids in Hot Cars: How to Prevent Heatstroke Deaths
• Kids in Poor Neighborhoods Face Higher Odds for Obesity as Adults
• Kids' 'Microbiome' May Play Key Role in Asthma
• Kids of Mentally Ill Parents Have Higher Injury Odds
• Kids Raised by Grandparents More Likely to Pile on Pounds: Study
• Kids With Cancer Not at Greater Risk for Severe COVID-19
• Late Bedtimes in Preschool Years Could Bring Weight Gain
• Lawn Mowers May Be Even More Dangerous for Rural Kids
• Less 'Screen Time,' More Sleep = Better-Behaved Kids
• Let Your Baby Cry It Out
• Lots of Gluten During Toddler Years Might Raise Odds for Celiac Disease
• Loving Family May Lower Future Depression Risk in Kids
• Lung Diseases on the Rise Worldwide
• Make a Plan for Gardening Next Spring With Your Kids
• Make Learning Fun, and Kids Learn More
• Making the Most of Your Baby's First 3 Years
• Many Cases of 'Penicillin Allergy' Might Be Mistaken
• Many Child Care Centers Don't Require Flu Shots
• Many Gun Owners Leave Weapons Unlocked at Home
• Many Kids in Rural U.S. Are All Too Familiar With Handguns
• Many Kids Traveling Overseas Aren't Vaccinated Against Measles
• Many Parents Delay Telling Kids About Inappropriate Touching: Poll
• Many Parents Would Switch Doctors Over Vaccination Policy, Poll Finds
• Many U.S. Parents Can't Find a Psychiatrist to Help Their Child
• Many Women Are Sharing Breast Milk, and That Has Health Experts Worried
• Mastering the Violin Won't Help Your Child Master Math: Study
• Meds May Not Prevent Migraines in Kids
• Mental Health Problems After First Baby Reduce Likelihood of More Children: Study
• Mom's Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids
• More Kids, Teens Landing in ERs After Opioid Overdoses
• More U.S. Kids Are Shunning Sweetened Drinks
• Most Americans in the Dark About Cancer-Causing HPV, Survey Finds
• Most Cyclists Suffering Head Injuries Not Wearing Helmets: Study
• Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens
• Most U.S. Parents Say Vaccination Should Be Requirement for School: Poll
• Multiple Surgeries for Cleft Lip, Palate Won't Cause Major Psychological Damage
• Mysterious Paralyzing Illness in Kids Is Set to Return, CDC Warns
• New Drug Helps Shrink Inoperable Tumors in Kids
• New Study Sheds Doubt on Notion Kids Aren't COVID-19 Spreaders
• New Treatment Offers Hope for Kids With Deadly Nerve Cancer
• Newborn May Have Contracted Coronavirus in the Womb: Report
• Newborns With COVID-19 May Suffer Only Mild Symptoms, Study Says
• Nurturing Childhood Boosts Odds of a Happy Adult Life: Study
• Obesity Might Skew Blood Tests in Kids
• One Boy's Battle Back From Mysterious Polio-Like Illness
• One-Third of U.S. Kids Too Sleepy to Succeed in School
• Online Bullies Make Teen Depression, PTSD Even Worse: Survey
• Only a Third of Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinations They Need
• Paid Family Leave Helps Keep Babies' Vaccines on Track: Study
• Pain Twice as Common for Kids With Autism: Study
• Pandemic Has Overburdened Parents Stressed Out: Poll
• Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk
• Paper Books Beat Tablets for Parent-Child Interactions, Study Finds
• Parents Can Help Their Sleep-Deprived Teens
• Parents Unaware of Young Kids' Smartphone Use: Study
• Parents, Arm Your Kids Against COVID-19 With Good Hand-Washing Habits
• Parents, Grandparents to Blame for Many Child Drug Poisonings, CDC Warns
• Parents, Throw the Garden at Your Picky Eater
• Parents: Sharpen up on Your Sunscreen Knowledge
• Penicillin Allergy Less Common Than Thought: Study
• Pets May Help Parents of Kids With Autism Fight Stress
• Pill Might Prevent Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions
• Pollen Fragments Linger After Rains, Leaving Allergy Sufferers Miserable
• Post-Game Snacks May Undo Calorie-Burning Benefit of Kids' Sports
• Pot Poisonings Among Kids, Teens Double After Medical Marijuana Law Passed
• Pot Use in Pregnancy Could Mean Sleepless Kids
• Practice Gun Safety for Your Kids' Sake, Especially During Pandemic
• Preemies' Impaired Immune Systems Quickly Catch Up: Study
• Pressuring Kids to Diet Can Backfire, Damaging Long-Term Health
• Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent
• Real World Tips on Being a Healthy Parent
• Recognizing When Your Parents Need Help
• Replace That Old Carpet to Shield Your Kids From Toxins
• Schools Can Reopen Safely If Precautions in Place, Australian Study Shows
• Scientists Spot Antibody That Might Help Diagnose, Treat Autoimmune Disorders
• Scientists Spot Signs of Virus Behind Disease Paralyzing Kids
• Scientists Uncover More Autism Genes
• Secondhand Smoke May Harm Kids' Eyes
• Secondhand Smoke Starts Kids on Path to Heart Disease: Study
• Seizures After Vaccination Don't Affect Kids' Development: Study
• Severe Deprivation in Childhood Has Lasting Impact on Brain Size
• Should You Send Your Kid to Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice
• Sick Americans Turning to Medical Pot for Help
• Signs of Developing Adult Diabetes Seen as Early as Age 8: Study
• Similar to Adults, Obesity Raises Kids' Odds for Severe COVID-19
• Simple Fix Freed This Boy's Tongue Trapped in Bottle
• Simply Offering More Vegetarian Choices Cuts Meat Eating
• Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids
• Sleep Problems in Early Childhood Linked to Teens' Mental Health Issues
• Sleepless Babies May Face Emotional Troubles as Kids
• Slow Down and Enjoy a Safe Christmas
• Smallest Tots Spending Too Much Time on Screens
• Smoking While Pregnant May Weaken Baby's Bones
• Some People Vaccinated Against Mumps May Not Be Protected: Study
• Spanking on the Decline in American Homes
• Special 'Invisible' Dye Could Serve as Skin's Vaccination Record
• Sports Coaches Recruited to Help Stop Dating Violence
• 'Stay at Home' Orders Are Stressing U.S. Families, Survey Shows
• Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
• Stereotypes About Girls and Math Don't Add Up, Scans Show
• Stomach Ills May Signal COVID-19 in Kids, Study Says
• Studies Confirm HPV Shot Is Safe
• Study Confirms Safety, Effectiveness of Children's Vaccines
• Study Will Track Coronavirus in Kids, Their Families
• Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?
• Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Kids Higher Than Believed
• Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
• Surgery Is Far Too Often Fatal for Kids in Poor Nations
• TB Cases Drop Among the Young, But Racial Disparities Persist
• Teen Drivers, Passengers Need to Be Safety-Conscious
• Texas Cities Are Ripe for Measles Outbreaks, Study Finds
• Three-Drug Inhaler May Be an Advance for Asthma Patients
• 'Tired, Stressed and Bored': Study Finds Most Teens Hate High School
• To Prevent Injuries, Give Your Kids a Pass on Cutting the Grass
• Too Little Sleep Takes Toll on Kids' Mental Health: Study
• Too Much 'Screen Time' Could Slow Your Toddler's Language Skills: Study
• Too Much Screen Time May Be Stunting Toddlers' Brains
• Tough Childhoods Can Leave a Lifetime of Harm, Experts Say
• Tougher Laws Reduce Gun Deaths in Kids
• Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone
• Trying to Conceive? Both Dad and Mom Should Give Up Drinking in Months Before
• TV Can Be a Good Influence on Kids' Eating Habits
• Two-Thirds of Child Abuse Survivors Do Well as Adults
• U.S. Autism Rates Rising Fastest for Hispanics, Blacks
• U.S. Doctors Often Test, Treat Kids Unnecessarily
• U.S. Kids Waiting a Little Longer to Try Alcohol, Drugs
• U.S. Kids, Teens Eating Better But Nutrition Gaps Persist
• U.S. Study Finds COVID-19 Seldom Severe in Kids
• Umbilical Cord 'Milking' Procedure Dangerous for Preemies: Study
• Uncontrolled Asthma a Danger to Pregnant Women, Babies
• Up to 50,000 U.S. Kids May Be Hospitalized With COVID-19 by Year's End
• Vaping Could Up Risks for Asthma, COPD and Other Lung Diseases
• Vitamin D in Pregnancy Doesn't Curb Kids' Asthma
• Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines
• Want Your Kids to Eat Veggies? Both Parents Must Set Example
• What Parents Can Do to Prevent Teens From Driving Drunk
• What Parents Overlook When Their Teen Is a Heavy Gamer
• What You Need to Know About Coronavirus If You Have Asthma
• What's the Best Treatment for a Child's Broken Bone?
• When Baby Makes Four
• When Chronic Pain Leads to Depression in Kids
• When Does Your Child's Flu Merit an ER Visit?
• When it Comes to Classroom Performance, Praising Kids Works Best
• When Teens Feel Loved, Conflicts With Parents Are Easier to Manage: Study
• When You're Diagnosed With Both Asthma and COPD
• Why Teens Find It Tough to Social Distance
• Why You Should Make Family Meals Part of Your Busy Day
• Why Your Kids' Playground Is Unsafe During COVID-19 Pandemic
• Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health for Miles Around
• Wildfires Send Kids to ERs for Breathing Problems
• Will Schools Reopen in September? And What Will That Look Like?
• With Pandemic-Related Stress, Abuse Against Kids Can Surge
• With Safety Steps, Moms Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Newborns: Study
• Youngest in Classroom Diagnosed More Often With ADHD, Other Problems
• Your Sleep Habits May Worsen Your Asthma
• Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays