Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death from injury worldwide. From July 2018 to June 2019, 276 people
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Less severe cases of diarrheal illness can still lead to child mortality, research shows
Diarrheal diseases are a leading cause of death for young children, accounting for nine percent of all deaths worldwide in
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New study: One is seven child deaths result from pneumonia, the flu, other LRIs
Despite large declines since 1990 in child deaths from pneumonia and the flu, these and other lower respiratory infections (LRIs)
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Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice
A de novo gene mutation that encodes a brain protein in a child with autism has been placed into the
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Nut intake in first trimester may benefit child neurodevelopment
(HealthDay)—Nut intake during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with long-term child neuropsychological development, according to a study published
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Child vaccination levels falling short in large parts of Africa
A study by the University of Southampton shows that several low-and middle-income countries, especially in Africa, need more effective child
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Raising a child with ADHD costs five times more than raising a child without ADHD, study finds
Raising a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) costs American families an estimated $5.8 billion every year—five times more
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Psychopathic traits in adulthood up with child lead exposure
(HealthDay)—Higher childhood blood lead levels are associated with more psychopathy during the life course, according to a study published online
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Parents: Take a timeout before you force your child to apologize
Parents who force unremorseful kids to apologize to others before they’re truly sorry may do more harm than good. That’s
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Ask About the Antibiotics Prescribed for Your Child
THURSDAY, Nov. 22, 2018 — Parents, there are a number of questions you should ask when your child is prescribed
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