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A Guide to Childhood Vaccines
In a time when people can travel across the globe in just one day, it’s not hard to imagine just how easily diseases could travel too. Anyone can harbor these germs and potentially infect a baby or child, so read on to learn more about what diseases can be vaccinated against.
Could Antibiotics Be Tied to Arthritis in Kids?
Antibiotics are miracle drugs that have saved millions of lives, but some worry that their overuse could have serious consequences. Now there may be yet another cause for concern.
Healthy Summer Treats for Kids
When it’s hot outside and you're busy dragging your little ones from one pool party to the next, healthy eating may be the furthest thing from your mind. According to Kids Health, unhealthy snacks are a major contributor to childhood obesity, so it’s important that you provide your kids with the right snacks.
How Screen Time Might Affect Teenage Bones
Some teens act like they can't live without their phones, tablets or computers. But parents may be wise to set screen-time limits.
HPV Vaccine: How Many Doses Does It Really Take?
Doctors don't usually encourage patients to deviate from their vaccination schedules, but new evidence suggests that less may actually be more — at least when it comes to the HPV vaccine.
Parent Age and Autism Risk
You may have heard that an older mom's age may influence her child's risk for autism, but babies born to teen moms and older dads may also be at risk.
Just for Kids: Summer Fun, Summer Health
The end of the school year is here. That means now may be a good time to start thinking about how to keep your kids healthy and safe this summer.
What Babies Eat May Affect Leukemia Risk
Childhood cancer is rare, but it is still a leading health threat to children and adolescents — surpassed only by accidents. However, babies who are breastfed may be at a lower risk for developing one type of blood cancer in childhood.
Where You Live May Put Your Infant at Risk
Living on top of the world might not be so good for infants.
Baby, You Can Drive My Car
For most moms and dads, parenting is filled with joy — and plenty of worry, too. Learning the proper way to use a car seat, however, might melt some of that worry away.