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• 1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study
• 1 in 4 Kids With Type 2 Diabetes Isn't Obese
• 1 in 4 Parents Worries Their Young Child Isn't Reaching Milestones: Poll
• 1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed
• 1 Woman in 5 With Migraine Avoiding Pregnancy: Study
• 400-Year-Old Mummy Reveals a Nobleman's Child, Kept From the Sun
• 6 Healthy Things to Do When You’re Pregnant
• A Better, Safer Way to Rid Some Kids of Seizures?
• A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery?
• A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study
• A Little Coffee May Be Healthy in Pregnancy
• A New Way to Spot Pregnancy Risks?
• A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?
• A Woman's Weight Might Affect Her Odds for Miscarriage
• Abortion Remains Medically Safe for U.S. Women
• About 1 in 35 U.S. Pregnancies Exposed to Opioids
• About 1 in 7 U.S. Kindergarten Kids Now Obese
• Abuse in Childhood May Shorten Adult Lives: Study
• Active Learning Best for Students: Study
• Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy
• ADHD Meds May Help Keep Some Kids From Thoughts of Suicide
• ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
• Adult Life Tougher for Teens Who Had Controlling Parents: Study
• Adult 'Picky Eaters' on What Parents Did Right and Wrong
• Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Odds for Physical Illnesses: Study
• After Roe v. Wade: Could Bans on Out-of-State Abortions, Mail-Order Pills Be Next?
• Aftermath of Seizures Troubling for Those With Epilepsy
• Age Can Impair a Man's Odds for Fatherhood: Study
• AHA News: Certain Antidepressants Might Increase Stroke Risk for Young Adults With PTSD
• AHA News: How Pregnant Woman's High Blood Pressure Can Change Shape of Baby's Heart
• AHA News: Pregnant Women With Heart Defects Don't Always Get This Recommended Test
• AHA News: Prenatal Supplement May Increase Blood Pressure at High Doses
• AHA News: Statistics Report Puts Spotlight on Pregnancy and Heart Health
• AHA News: Why Black Women Are Less Likely to Survive Pregnancy, and What's Being Done About It
• AI Might Accurately Spot Autism in Early Childhood
• Air Pollutants, Metals Are Reaching The Placenta, Study Finds
• Air Pollution Can Harm Kids' Hearts for a Lifetime
• Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study
• Air Pollution Linked to 6 Million Premature Births in 1 Year
• Alcohol Still a Threat in Too Many American Pregnancies: Study
• All That Social Media Hasn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds
• Almost 1 in Every 3 College-Age Americans Are Now Obese
• Alzheimer's Genes Might Also Raise Odds for Epilepsy
• Anorexia Often Stunts Girls' Growth, Study Finds
• Another Benefit to Asthma Control for Kids: Less Bullying
• Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol
• Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes
• Another Study Finds Routine Vaccines Safe for Kids, Adults
• Another Study Shows COVID's Danger to Pregnant Women
• Antibiotics in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Asthma in Kids
• Antidepressants Plus Common Painkillers May Raise Bleeding Risk
• Appeals Court Upholds Restrictions on Abortion Pill
• Are Babies With Seizures Overmedicated?
• Are Stillbirths More Common in Women Infected With COVID?
• Are Vegetarian Diets Healthy for Growing Kids?
• Are You Taking a Med That's Raising Your Blood Pressure?
• As Kids' Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study
• As Lockdowns Keep Pregnant Women From Exercise, Depression Rates Rise: Study
• As Parents Drop Kids Off for Their Freshman Year at College, An Expert Offers Tips
• As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk
• As Testing Costs Rise, Neurology Patients May Skip Screening
• Asthma More Likely in Kids With Disabilities, Delays
• Asthma, Lower Grades, Homelessness: How Climate Change Will Harm America's Kids
• At Delivery, Most Pregnant Women With Coronavirus Don't Show Symptoms: Study
• Autism Now Diagnosed in 1 in Every 44 Children, CDC Says
• Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play
• Babies May Leave Cells Behind That Help Mom Prepare for Future Pregnancies
• Baby Boom After Pandemic Lockdowns? Maybe Not
• Baby Boys 'Talk' More During First Year Compared to Girls
• 'Baby Talk' Could Help Spot Infants With Autism
• 'Baby Talk' Is Really Helping Baby Learn
• Baby's Feeding Troubles Tied to Later Developmental Delays
• Baby's Heart Rate Reflects Mom's Mental Health
• Baby's Sleep Issues Could Sometimes Signal Autism: Study
• Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma
• Battling Mom-to-Be's Preexisting High Blood Pressure Brings No Harm to Baby
• Being Born Even a Bit Early Might Hamper Child's Development
• Better School Lunches Blunt U.S. Kids' Weight Gain
• Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids
• Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
• Biden to Sign Executive Order Protecting Women Traveling for Abortion
• Big Drop in U.S. Pregnancies Seen Since 2010
• Big Rise in Suicide Attempts by U.S. Teen Girls During Pandemic
• Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual
• Birth Defects Tied to Rise in Lifelong Cancer Risk
• Black Women at Higher Heart Risk During Pregnancy
• Black, Hispanic People With Epilepsy Often Miss Out on Latest Meds
• Board Games Could Be a Win for Your Kid's Math Skills
• Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds
• Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully
• Brain Imaging Shows How Young Kids Learn Quicker Than Grownups
• Brain Implant for Adults With Epilepsy Can Help Kids, Too
• Brain Injuries Raise Long-Term Risk of Stroke
• Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys
• Breast Cancer Survivors Can Safely Interrupt Therapy During Pregnancy: Study
• Breast Cancer Survivors Can Safely Pause Longer-Term Meds During Pregnancy
• Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses
• Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
• Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids
• Breastfeeding Longer May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk
• Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive
• Breastfeeding May Protect a Mom's Heart Years Later
• Breathing Dirty Air Could Raise a Child's Risk for Adult Mental Illness
• Bringing the Forest to Kids' Daycare May Boost Young Immune Systems
• California to Pay Reparations to Victims of Forced Sterilization
• Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?
• CDC Pushes Hard on Vaccination for Pregnant Women in New Advisory
• Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery
• Change to Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Helped Women
• Cheap Antidepressant Might Help Keep COVID Patients Out of Hospital
• Cheap, Same-Day Test Could Help Spot Miscarriage Risk
• Chemicals Found in Cosmetics, Plastics Linked to Preterm Delivery
• Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy
• Child Cancers Are Rare, But Here Are Signs to Look For
• Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect
• Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic
• Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills
• Children Use Both Sides of the Brain to Understand Language
• Climate Change, Smog Could Mean More Preemie Babies: Study
• Clotting Tied to COVID-19 May Harm the Placenta
• Coming Soon: A Wearable Device to Predict Epileptic Seizures
• Common Household Chemicals Tied to Preemie Births
• Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
• Commonly Used Drug Might Be New Treatment Option for IBS
• Cost of Brand-Name Epilepsy Meds Is Soaring
• Cost of Epilepsy Meds Continues to Soar
• Cost of Having Baby Puts Many U.S. Families at 'Financial Risk'
• 'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later
• Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?
• Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?
• Could Ativan Pose Harm to People Battling Pancreatic Cancer?
• Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?
• Could Coffee Lower a Woman's Odds of Diabetes After Pregnancy?
• Could Exposure to Lead Early in Life Raise Odds for Criminality Later?
• Could Going Vegetarian Lower Kids' Asthma Risk?
• Could High-Dose Folic Acid Raise COVID Risks?
• Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?
• Could Pollution Help Decide Your Baby's Sex?
• Could the Pill Reduce Asthma Attacks?
• Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns
• Could Umbilical Cord Blood Help Ease Autism?
• Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?
• Could You Recognize the More Subtle Signs of a Seizure?
• Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs
• Couples Everywhere Are Having More Twins
• COVID Can Complicate Pregnancy, Especially If Mom Is Obese
• COVID Doesn't Pass From Mom to Fetus During Pregnancy: Study
• COVID Fuels Depression Among Pregnant Women, New Moms
• COVID in Late Pregnancy Ups Odds for Preterm Birth
• COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study
• COVID in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for 'Preemie' Delivery
• COVID in Pregnancy Won't Affect Obstetric Outcomes: Study
• COVID Infection Raises a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes by 72%
• COVID Shot Earlier in Pregnancy Better for Baby: Study
• COVID Vaccination Does Not Raise Odds of Miscarriage: Study
• COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Means Healthier Births, Babies: Studies
• COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Won't Raise Odds for Preemie Birth
• COVID Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women: Study
• COVID Vaccine Safe, Recommended for Pregnant Women, CDC Says
• COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Miscarriage Risk
• COVID Vaccines Curbed Pandemic-Linked Surge in Preemie Births
• COVID-19 Rates May Be Lower Than Thought for Pregnant Women
• COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth
• Crohn's, Colitis Tied to Higher-Risk Pregnancies
• C-Section Antibiotics Show No Link to Asthma in Childhood
• C-Section Babies Miss Out on Mom's 'Microbiome,' But Treatment Can Change That
• Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It
• Dangerous Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy Is on the Rise
• Dealing With a Picky Eater: 5 Tips for Parents
• Deaths Linked to High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women Are Soaring
• Debunking Social Media Myth, Study Finds COVID Vaccine Won't Harm Placenta
• Delta Variant Ups Risk of Stillbirth, Death During Pregnancy, Reports Show
• Demand for Abortion Pills, Info Has Been Surging for Weeks
• Depressed Teens May Struggle in School
• Depression During Pregnancy Raises Risk of Mood Disorder in Kids
• Depression in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Issues in Kids
• Depression Treatment Starts Changing the Brain Within 6 Weeks
• Depression, Anxiety Could Raise a Pregnant Woman's Odds for C-Section
• Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Raise Lifelong Heart Risks for Children
• Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Eye Issues in Kids
• Diabetes While Pregnant Ups Odds for Heart Disease Later
• Did CBD Oil for Seizures Push a 2-Year-Old Boy Into Puberty?
• Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?
• Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women
• Dirty Air in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Obesity Risk
• Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
• Do C-Section Babies Become Heavier Adults?
• Do Genes Doom Some Kids to Obesity? Probably Not, Study Finds
• Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not
• Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?
• Do You 'Wolf Down' Your Food? Speedy Eaters May Pack on More Pounds
• Doctors Often Prescribe Antidepressants for Pain, But Do They Really Work?
• Does Parents' Nagging Kids About Screen Time Even Matter?
• Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age
• Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?
• Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?
• Dogs and Kids Are 'In Sync,' Study Shows
• Don’t Let Allergies Get Out of Hand During Pregnancy
• Drug Might Help Slow Nearsightedness in Kids
• Drug Shows Promise Against Rare Condition That Stunts Kids' Growth
• Drug Used in Pregnancies in 1960s, '70s May Be Tied to Colon Cancers Today
• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriage May Raise Lifetime Cancer Risk in Offspring
• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriages May Be Upping Cancer Rates Decades Later
• Early High School Start Times May Hurt Attendance
• Early School Sports Reduce ADHD Symptoms Years Later for Girls
• Early-Life Day Care Tied to Worsening Behavior in Kids
• El alucinógeno de los 'hongos mágicos' es igual de bueno que los antidepresivos, según un estudio
• 'Enriched' Baby Formula Won't Boost School Grades Later: Study
• Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study
• ER Docs to Parents: Please Don't Dilute Infant Formula
• Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child's Growth
• Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure
• Even for Preschoolers, Healthier Hearts May Mean Healthier Brains
• Even in a Pandemic, Child Vision Tests Are Crucial
• Even in Moderate Cases, COVID-19 Is Causing Long-Term Neurological Harm
• Even Preschoolers Want to Be in the 'In Crowd,' Study Finds
• Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns
• Expecting? Stay Heart-Healthy for You and Your Baby
• Experimental Drug Could Rein in Epilepsy Seizures
• Exposing Kids to Safe Levels of Peanut When Young Might Prevent Allergy
• Exposure to Zika Virus in Womb Might Alter Kids' Development
• Extended Use of Antidepressants May Help People With Bipolar Disorder
• Eye-Tracking Device Could Be More Accurate Test for Autism in Toddlers
• Family Factors Affect Child's Odds for Cleft Palate
• Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
• FDA Gives Approval to Pill to Ease Postpartum Depression
• FDA Mulling Over-the-Counter Sale of Contraceptive Pill
• FDA Warns of Bogus Fertility Claims for Some Supplements
• Fear of Public Spaces Is Common in People With Epilepsy
• Febrile Seizures: How to Protect Your Child
• Fertility Drugs Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk
• Fertility Treatments Might Affect Kids' Growth, But Not for Long
• Fetal Surgery Is Changing Lives for Kids With Spina Bifida
• Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study
• Fewer Painful Procedures Could Help Preemies' Brain Development: Study
• Fiber: It's Important to Your Child's Diet, Too
• First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb
• Flu Shot Even More Important During Pandemic: Expert
• For Many Pregnant Women, COVID-19 Has Prolonged Effect
• For Preemie Babies, Preschool Plus Parenting Can Spell Academic Success
• For Pregnant Women and Their Newborns, COVID Vaccine Offers Better Protection Than Prior Infection
• For Seniors on Antidepressants, Adding a Drug May Work Better Than Switching
• For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading
• For Women Delaying Childbirth, Freezing Eggs May Be Best Option: Study
• Forget Grandma: Today's Parents Turn to Social Media for Advice, Poll Finds
• Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains
• Fresh Embryos Beat Frozen for IVF: Study
• Frozen Eggs Help Breast Cancer Survivors Conceive
• Future of 'Artificial Wombs' for Human Preemies to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors
• Gallbladder Surgery During Pregnancy May Be Safer Than Waiting
• Gene Therapy May Reverse Hurler Syndrome, a Rare and Severe Illness in Kids
• Gene-Based Embryo Selection: Are 'Designer Babies' on the Horizon?
• Genes 'Switched On' Much Earlier in Human Embryos Than Thought
• Genetics Might Explain Some Cases of Cerebral Palsy
• Getting COVID Shot During Pregnancy Helps Protect Newborns, CDC Study Finds
• Giving Birth During the Pandemic? Facts You Need to Know
• Good Outcomes From First 5 Years of Uterus Transplants, But Concerns Remain
• Grandmother's Brain In Sync With Her Grandkids': Study
• Growing Up Poor May Rewire a Child's Brain: Study
• Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age
• Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression
• Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults
• Hard-to-Detect Form of Epilepsy Can Lead to Car Crashes
• 'Harsh' Parenting Can Bring Mental Health Harms to Kids: Study
• Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study
• Healthy Eating Lowers Pregnancy Complication Risk
• Heart Disease Remains No. 1 Killer, But COVID Will Have Big Impact
• Heavy Drinking Could Lower a Woman's Odds of Conception
• High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Women's Hearts Long Term
• High Blood Pressure May Affect More Pregnant Women Than Thought: Study
• High Blood Pressure While Pregnant Linked to Poorer Memory Years Later
• High Curiosity in Infancy Carries Through to Toddler Years
• Hormonal Treatment in Pregnancy Won't Lower Odds for Preterm Birth
• How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm
• How to Care for Your Heart During a Pregnancy
• How Your Kid's Education Could Make You Healthier
• How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep
• Hypertension in Pregnancy Is Getting More Common for Gen Z Women
• If a Child's Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss
• If Mom-to-Be Lives Near Airport, Odds for Preemie Birth Rise
• In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder
• In National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision
• In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
• 'Income Inequality' Could Be Dragging Down Math Skills in U.S. Kids
• Insights Into Genes Driving Epilepsy Could Help With Treatment
• Instagram 'Post-Baby' Body Shots Don't Reflect Average Women
• Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study
• Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
• Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?
• Is the Pandemic Affecting Newborns' Brains?
• Is Your 18-Year-Old Really 'Mature'? New Brain Study Has Answers
• Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips
• Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change
• Just 2 Kids Worldwide Are Known to Have This Rare Genetic Disease. Their Parents United for a Cure
• Key to Good Sleep for Toddlers Starts in Infancy
• Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study
• Kids Born Premature Lag in Elementary School, But Most Catch Up Later
• Kids Born Through Fertility Treatments Have No Higher Cancer Risk
• Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues
• Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study
• Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study
• Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades
• Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant May Be at Higher Risk for Developmental Delays
• Kids With Autism Have Unique Gut 'Microbiomes'
• Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues
• Kids With Nonverbal Autism May Still Understand Much Spoken Language
• Know Your Boundaries: Tips to Teach Kids About Body Safety
• 'Laughing Gas' Shows Promise Against Tough-to-Treat Depression
• Lead Exposure Harms Kids in Many Ways
• Lead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores
• Leaded Gas, Banned Decades Ago, Might Still Harm People Today
• Leading U.S. Ob-Gyn Groups Urge COVID Vaccines for All Pregnant Women
• Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse
• Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: Study
• Lifetime Spent With Epilepsy Ages the Brain, Study Finds
• Lonely Childhoods Make Adult Drinking Problems More Likely
• Long, Regular Sleep Key to Kindergarten Success
• Longer Breastfeeding in Infancy, Better School Grades for Kids?
• Look Out for the Early Signs of Autism
• Looking for an Ob/Gyn? Here's How
• Lost Pregnancies, Diabetes May Be Linked
• Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later
• Low Risk of Mom Passing COVID to Newborn
• Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain
• Lupus Drug Prevents Low Heartbeat in High-Risk Newborns: Study
• 'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen as Good as Antidepressants: Study
• Many Breast Cancer Survivors Have Healthy Babies: Study
• Many Overweight Kids Already Have Hardened Arteries, Diabetes
• Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll
• Many Psychiatric Patients Are Getting Risky Drug Gabapentin 'Off-Label'
• Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy
• Masks Don't Mask Others' Emotions for Kids
• Mastering the Violin Won't Help Your Child Master Math: Study
• Measuring Up: Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Height
• Medical Marijuana May Help Ease Severe Epilepsy in Kids: Study
• Medical Pot May Help Many Battle Insomnia, Pain and Stress: Study
• Mediterranean Diet May Cut Preeclampsia Risk During Pregnancy
• Meds Like Valium, Xanax Linked to Higher Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy
• Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years
• Migraines Tied to Higher Odds for Complications in Pregnancy
• Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism
• Minnesota Trial Focuses on Pharmacist Who Refused to Provide Morning-After Pill
• Mom and Baby's Tale of Survival After Severe COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
• Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later
• Mom's Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids
• Mom's Exercise in Pregnancy May Help Baby's Lungs
• Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development
• Mom's Heart Health While Pregnant Could Influence Her Child's Health for Years
• Mom's Mental Health in Pregnancy Could Affect That of Her Child
• Moms' Obesity May Affect Fetal Brain Development
• Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Weight Could Affect Odds for Child's Asthma, Allergies
• Mom-to-Be's Flu Shot Doesn't Raise Autism Risk
• Mom-to-Be's Gum Disease Could Raise Odds for Premature Birth
• Mom-to-Be's 'Leaky' Heart Valves May Pose More Danger Than Thought
• More Childbearing Women Having Suicidal Thoughts: Study
• More College-Educated Women Are Having Children Outside of Marriage
• More Evidence COVID Raises Odds for Pregnancy Complications
• More Evidence Flu Shot Is Safe in Pregnancy
• More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm
• More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought
• More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
• More States Are Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
• 'Morning Sickness' Doesn't Stick to the A.M., Study Confirms
• Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise
• Most IVF Babies Grow Up to Be Mentally Healthy Adults, Study Shows
• Most Parents Clueless About Overuse Dangers to Young Pitchers
• Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll
• Most Pregnant Women With COVID Are Asymptomatic
• Most Transgender Children Stick With Gender Identity 5 Years Later: Study
• Motherhood Doesn't Lower Survival for Women Who've Had Breast Cancer
• Music Classes Strike a Chord in Kids' Brain Development: Study
• Nap at Preschool May Boost Tots' Learning
• Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Children Has a Developmental Disability: CDC
• Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6
• Nearly All Seniors Take Meds That Raise Their Odds of Falling
• Neighborhood Gun Violence Means Worse Mental Health for Kids
• Neighborhood May Affect a Couple's Odds of Conceiving
• Neighborhoods May Matter When It Comes to Epilepsy
• Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study
• New Biden Plan Would Help Pregnant Women Fight Opioid Addiction
• New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism
• New Clues to Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Young Kids
• New Clues to Treating a Disease That Prevents Children From Swallowing, Eating
• New First Look at the Tiniest Babies' Lungs
• New Postpartum Depression Drug Comes With Hefty Price Tag
• New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism
• New Treatment May Help Women in Early Menopause Remain Fertile
• New Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
• Newborn May Have Contracted Coronavirus in the Womb: Report
• Newborns' 'Random' Body Movements Are Helping Them Learn
• No Health Issues for Babies Born to Women Who Had COVID in Pregnancy
• No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children
• No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development
• No Sign That COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Raises Birth Defect Risk
• Not All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs
• Nowhere Safe to Play: 'Play Deserts' Keep Kids from Fun Physical Activity
• Ob/Gyn Tests Stay Virtual Due to Fears Around COVID, Abortion Ruling
• Obesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea
• Odds of Pregnancy in IVF Same With Frozen or Fresh Embryos: Study
• One Form of Fertility Treatment May Raise Long-Term Cancer Risk in Offspring
• One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
• Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It
• Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood
• Paid Family Leave May Lower Odds for Postpartum Depression
• Pandemic Affecting Mental Health of Pregnant Women, New Moms
• Pandemic Can Overwhelm Those With Autism
• Pandemic Caused Rise in Telemedicine Visits for Kids, But Will the Trend Continue?
• Pandemic Especially Tough on Kids With ADHD
• Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide
• Pandemic Has Greatly Diminished Services for Kids, Adults With Autism
• Pandemic Has Many Women Holding Back on Motherhood, NYC Study Finds
• Pandemic Has Pregnant Women 'Really Stressed,' Survey Shows
• Pandemic Is Leading to More Depression for Pregnant Women Worldwide: Study
• Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk
• Pandemic Lockdowns May Have Slowed Babies' Communication Skills
• Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids
• Pandemic May Have Left Lessons on C-Section 'Preemie' Births
• Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism
• Parent's Skin-to-Skin Hug Does Ease a Baby's Pain, Brain Study Suggests
• Parents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic
• Parents, Don't Worry if Baby's Sleep Is Erratic
• Paxlovid OK for Use in Pregnant Women Infected With COVID
• Pediatricians' Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures
• Pediatricians' Group Warns Against Keto Diet for Kids With Diabetes
• Pesticide Harmed Children's Brains: Lawsuits
• Pet Dogs Can Alert Owners to Epileptic Seizures
• Pets Could Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
• PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls
• Pfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Kids
• Pill to Counter Postpartum Depression Looks Good in Trial, May Gain FDA Approval
• Placebo Effect Plays Big Role in Antidepressant's Impact on Anxiety: Study
• Placenta's Hidden Mysteries Revealed in MRI Study
• Planning for a Pregnancy? Don't Let Eczema, Psoriasis Get in the Way
• Police Use of Neck Restraint Never Medically Appropriate, Neurologists Say
• Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce
• Postpartum Depression Can Do Long-Term Harm to Women's Finances
• Postpartum Depression Rates Have Tripled for New Moms During Pandemic
• Pot Use by Pregnant Women Rose During Pandemic: Study
• Pot Use in Early Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Mental Health Issues in Kids
• Pot Use in Pregnancy Could Mean Sleepless Kids
• Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus
• Pot Use While Pregnant Tied to Higher Odds for Autism in Kids
• Preeclampsia Could Slow Fetal Development, Study Finds
• Preeclampsia in Pregnancy a Bad Sign for Women's Future Heart Health
• Pregnancy Can Be Anxious Time for Women With Epilepsy
• Pregnancy Complications Could Mean Lifelong Heart Risks for Women
• Pregnancy Complications Raise Future Odds of Preterm Birth: Study
• Pregnancy May Delay MS
• Pregnancy Often More Stressful for Women With Autism
• Pregnancy Raises the Risk for Kidney Stones
• Pregnancy Seems to Ease MS Symptoms, and Research May Show Why
• Pregnancy Within 1 Year of Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks
• Pregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects
• Pregnant Women Face Exposures to Dangerous Chemicals Daily
• Pregnant Women Face Higher Odds of Coronavirus Infection
• Pregnant Women Need to Guard Against Coronavirus
• Pregnant Women Need to Guard Against Coronavirus
• Pregnant Women Need to Take Care in Sweltering Summer Heat
• Pregnant Women Pass on COVID Vaccine Protection to Newborns
• Pregnant Women Show No Worse Symptoms After COVID Vaccines
• Pregnant Women With COVID-19 at High Risk for Complications
• Premature Birth Tied to Higher Risk for ADHD
• Premature Delivery Raises Odds for Cerebral Palsy
• Prescription Opioids, Antibiotics in Pregnancy Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk: Studies
• Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades
• Program Aims to Get Lifesaving Drugs to Kids With Cancer in Poorer Countries
• Progress Against Stillbirths Has Stalled in U.S.
• Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media
• Race, Income Keeps Many Families From Letting Kids Play Sports
• Reading Aloud to Your Kids Might Make Them Smarter
• Reading With Your Toddler? Books May Beat Screens
• Real-World Data Confirms Pfizer Vaccine Safe for Kids Ages 5-11
• Reassuring News for Women Taking Epilepsy Meds While Pregnant
• Record Number of Fatal Drug ODs for Pregnant, Postpartum Women
• Remote Learning Hurt High School Students Academically, Emotionally
• Running vs. Meds: Which Works Best to Beat Depression?
• School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep
• Scientists Create First Lab Model of Human 'Pre-Embryo' for Research Purposes
• Scientists Find Clue to Links Between Autism, Epilepsy
• Screen All Kids for Heart Problems, Pediatricians' Group Says
• Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
• Segregation Has Close Ties With Lead Poisoning in Black American Kids
• Seizure Risk Rises in Months After COVID
• Seizures After Vaccination Don't Affect Kids' Development: Study
• Seizures Seem Tied to Faster Decline in People With Dementia
• Seizures While Driving Highlight Importance of Early  Diagnosis of Epilepsy
• Severe Morning Sickness Linked to Depression Before and After Birth
• Severe Seizures Are Rising, Especially Among Minorities
• Sex of Fetus May Matter When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy
• Shock Therapy Safe, Effective for Tough-to-Treat Depression
• Shorter Storage of Frozen Embryos Tied to Pregnancy Success: Study
• Skipping COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Brings Big Risks to Mothers, Babies
• Sleep Builds the Brain in the Early Years, Then Maintains It
• Smoking in Pregnancy Greatly Raises Odds for SIDS in Newborns
• Snuggling With Dad: Fathers' Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive
• Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
• Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
• Some Hospitalized COVID Patients Develop Seizures
• Some Schools Respond to Child Obesity by Focusing on Water
• Spanish Spoken at Home? It Won't Slow Youngsters Learning English: Study
• Spending on Kids' Mental Health Keeps Rising
• Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring
• Spit Test: Saliva Alerts Babies to Close Relationships
• State Anti-Poverty Programs Help Kids' Brains Stay Healthy
• State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study
• States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths
• Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
• Step Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids
• Stillbirths, Other Pregnancy Complications Up During Pandemic
• Stopping Antidepressants Raises Relapse Risk
• Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
• Stronger Hearts, Better Outcomes in Pregnancy: Study
• Study Bolsters Effectiveness of 'Guided Play' for Learning
• Study Debunks Notion That Antidepressant Might Ease COVID Symptoms
• Study Debunks Use of Antidepressant Luvox as COVID Treatment
• Study Offers Best Evidence Yet That Intervening Early Helps Curb Autism
• Study Spots Key Factor in Kids' Friendships
• Study Zeroes in on How Zika Virus Is Passed From Mom to Fetus
• Sudden Death More Common Than Thought in Very Young With Epilepsy
• Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
• Survival Improves for Babies of America's Youngest Moms
• Symptomatic COVID Could Bring on Emergency Delivery in Pregnant Women
• Taking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby's Odds for Croup
• Talking to Kids About Abortion Bans Can Be Tough. Experts Offer Guidance
• Talking to Your Toddler Could Bring Real Benefits to Their Brain
• Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice
• Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults
• Telehealth Services Can Help Women Access, Understand Medical Abortion
• Telehealth: Tips for Helping Kids With Autism Take Part
• Texas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby: Study
• THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study
• The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism
• The More Words Your Preschooler Knows, the Better They Do in Class
• The Most Common Depression Medications, Explained
• Therapeutic Brain Implant Won't Alter Personality in Epilepsy Patients: Study
• There's a Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
• Tight Blood Sugar Control Boosts Brain Power of Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
• Time Spent in Day Care Won't Harm Child's Development
• Time Spent in Nature Boosts Kids' Well-Being
• Tips to Food-Fueling Your Active Vegan Child
• Toddlers' Attention to 'Motherese' Could Give Clues to Autism
• Toddlers Nap a Lot - and Then They Don't. New Research Uncovers Why
• Tonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays
• Too Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and Insurance Is Key
• Too Many Fertility Specialists Still Use a Painful, Useless Procedure: Study
• Too Many, Too Few Babies May Speed Aging in Women
• Too Much Pot During Pregnancy May Endanger Baby's Health
• Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study
• Tough Childhoods Are Tough on Adult Hearts: Study
• Toxic Metals Might Affect Pregnancy, Study Finds
• Treating Teachers' Depression Could Boost Young Students' Grades: Study
• Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds
• T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby
• Two Uteruses, Two Babies: One Woman's Story
• Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Have to Hold Kids Back in School
• Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Is Especially Unhealthy: Study
• U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Climbs for First Time in 20 Years
• U.S. Leads Wealthy Nations in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
• U.S. Maternal Deaths Spiked Upwards During Pandemic
• U.S. Moms-to-Be Are Much Less Healthy Now
• U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services
• U.S. Rate for a Dangerous Pregnancy Complication Doubled in 12 Years
• U.S. Schools Can Reopen, With Safeguards in Place: CDC
• U.S. States With Tighter Access to Welfare Payments Have More Kids in Foster Care
• U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Rose 10-fold Over a Decade
• U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Another Historic Low
• U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit
• U.S.-Wide Abortion Ban Could Cause Big Uptick in Deaths to Moms
• Use of Frozen Embryos Tied to Higher Odds for Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy
• Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents
• Vaccine Taken During Pregnancy Might Shield Baby Against RSV
• Vaginal Bacteria Could Help Predict Risk of Premature Birth: Study
• Vaping Might Beat Nicotine Patches in Helping Pregnant Women Quit Smoking
• Vasectomy Reversal Just as Successful in Men Over 50
• Vicious Cycle: Epilepsy Seizures Could Encourage More Seizures
• Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
• Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile
• Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
• Want Your Child to Have Empathy? Stay Close
• Weight Loss in Childhood May Protect Boys Against Future Infertility
• Weight Loss May Not Affect Fertility Treatment Success
• Weight Loss Surgery a Good Option for Severely Obese Kids: Study
• Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to New-Onset Epilepsy
• What Are Your Chances of Having a Second IVF Baby?
• What Drives Preschoolers' Curiosity to Learn?
• What Is 'Authoritarian Parenting'?
• What Is 'Permissive Parenting'?
• What Will Summer Camp Look Like This Year?
• Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk
• What's Behind Unexplained Epilepsy in Kids? A Gene Test May Tell
• When COVID-19 Strikes in Pregnancy, C-Section Tied to Worse Outcomes
• When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?
• When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise
• When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
• White Women Tend to Get Better Pain Management After Childbirth
• Why a Newborn's First Breath Is So Important
• Why Are Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Health Issues Not Getting Treatment?
• Why Are More U.S. Babies Being Born With Syphilis?
• Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
• Why Don't People Have Memories of Their Infancy?
• Why Handwriting Still Beats Typing, Videos at Helping Folks Learn
• Why High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Bodes Ill for Future Health
• Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
• Why Sleep Raises Risk for Sudden Death in People With Epilepsy
• Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea
• Will Pandemic Produce a Summer Baby Boom?
• With Abortion Access Under Threat, Doctors Focus on 'Contraceptive Counseling'
• Women Exposed to Racism at Higher Odds for Premature Delivery
• Women Talking: Online Therapy Connects Postpartum Depression Patients With Survivors
• Women With Type 1 Diabetes May Have Fewer Childbearing Years: Study
• Young Americans Still Want Same Number of Kids, Just Not Right Now
• Young Epilepsy Patients May Benefit From Mental Health Screening
• Young Kids, Adults Use Same Brain Areas to Solve Tough Problems
• Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade
• Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think
• Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight
• Zika May Have Damaged More Infants' Brains Than Expected
• Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays