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Current issue:

November 2008
Breastfed Babies Cope Better with School's Stressors

Past issues:

October 2008
Low-Fat Milk Can Be a Healthy Choice for Toddlers

September 2008
Coaches Learn More about Concussions during Sports

August 2008
Some Infants and Toddlers Have Vitamin D Deficiency

July 2008
Some Kids Using Stimulants for ADHD May Need Heart Check

June 2008
Kids Suffer Early On from Secondhand Smoke

May 2008
Young Drivers Plus No Seat Belts a Bad Mix

April 2008
Social Networking Sites Safer than Chat Rooms and IM

March 2008
All-Terrain Vehicle Injuries on the Rise

February 2008
Childhood Obesity Addressed with New Program

January 2008
FDA Recommends Ban on Cough and Cold Medicines for Children

December 2007
Type 1 Diabetes Prevention Linked to Omega-3 Fatty Acids

November 2007
Children May Experience Gastroesophageal Reflux

October 2007
Sunlight for Children May Help Prevent Multiple Sclerosis

September 2007
Migraines a Problem for Harry Potter and other Children

August 2007
Future Heart Risks Assessed with Kids' Cholesterol Test

July 2007
Experts Are Concerned about Tots Watching TV

June 2007
Today's College Students Experience More Anxiety

May 2007
Children May Gain Unwanted Weight in Summertime

April 2007
Soccer's Popularity Adds Injury Numbers for ER Visits

March 2007
Weight Gain as Pre-Teens More Common in Girls

February 2007
Preschoolers May Have Problems with Sleep

January 2007
R-Rated TV Influences Lifestyle Choices by Children

December 2006
Fewer Injuries Seen in High School Athletes

November 2006
Dairy May Be Okay for Lactose Intolerant Children

October 2006
Toddlers of Mothers Who Smoked During Pregnancy May Face Behavior Problems

September 2006
Filmy Substance Blamed for Chronic Ear Infections

August 2006
Have Infants Start Eating Grains Earlier Rather than Later

July 2006
Parents Can Help a Child Have a Healthy Weight

June 2006
Vaccine Reduces Rate of Infection in Children

May 2006
Teen Girls Sip More Soda as They Age

April 2006
Parent Conflict Linked to Child's Health Problems

March 2006
Parents Advised To Prevent Access To Medications

February 2006
Mother's and Child's Weights Linked

January 2006
Many Children Lack Adequate Sleep

December 2005
Allowing Soft Drinks in Schools Debated

November 2005
New Vaccine Bundles Four Types into One Shot

October 2005
Children Need Good Dental Hygiene Starting as Infants

September 2005
Debate Continues on TV Watching by Children

August 2005
Help Girls Develop Healthy Body Image

July 2005
Study Shows Accutane Not Linked to Depression

June 2005
Child Athletes that Sustain Minor Injury Keep Playing

May 2005
Children with Chronic Illness Need Guidance to Adult Care

April 2005
Oral Asthma Medication Found Helpful

March 2005
Many Acne Treatments Found Effective

February 2005
Guidelines for Ear Infection: Antibiotics May Come Second

January 2005
Advertising Promotes Teen Smoking

December 2004
Restful Sleep Supports Health in Children

November 2004
Flu Season On The Way: Experts Recommend Vaccinations

October 2004
Many Ways To Manage Childhood Asthma

September 2004
Cholesterol Drugs Address Childhood Disorder

August 2004
Fast Food Linked Again With Obesity Epidemic

July 2004
Vaccine Link To Autism Refuted In Defining Report

June 2004
Children's Height Affected By Medications For ADHD

May 2004
Sitting In Nonsmoking Section Helps Prevent Teen Smoking

April 2004
Many Kids' Cuisine Options Are Far From Lean

March 2004
Some Children With Healthy Weight Helped By Breast-Feeding

February 2004
Dental Care A Lesson Best Learned Early In Life

January 2004
Some Children On Fast Track To Heart Disease

December 2003
Use Caution When Choosing Gifts For Children

November 2003
Childhood Cancer Survivors At Risk For Health Problems Later

October 2003
Zoloft Found Safe, Effective in Children

September 2003
Prevent Injuries With Proper Sports Helmet Fitting

August 2003
Immunizations For Children Supported By Experts

July 2003
Healthful Habits Should Start In Childhood

June 2003
SIDS Risk Increases With Bed-Sharing And Soft Bedding

May 2003
Research Underway Explores Surgery For Children With Sleep Apnea

April 2003
Eating Disorders Not Always Obvious

March 2003
Good Dental Habits Start Earlier Than You Think 

February 2003
Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful

January 2003
Alcohol Damages Teens' Brains

December 2002
Many Older Children Struggle With Bedwetting 

November 2002
Teething Can Gum Up the Right Diagnosis

October 2002
For a Healthy Heart, Get an Early Start

September 2002
Back to School Basics: Add Seeing to Reading and Writing

August 2002
Are Parents Doing All They Can to Protect Kids from Asthma?

July 2002
Baby Walkers Delay Motor Skill Milestones

June 2002
Calming Colic in Your Newborn

May 2002
It May Be Time to Stop Ignoring Your Child's Snoring

April 2002
Fluoride: Too Much of a Good Thing May Mottle Children's Teeth

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