Kids Are Taking Fewer Antibiotics, More ADHD Meds
Doctors are prescribing fewer drugs to children, especially antibiotics. But use of certain drugs, including ADHD medications, has increased.
Children's Health
Vision Care Lags, With Blind Spots In Insurance Coverage
Up to 16 million people in the U.S. have undiagnosed or uncorrected vision errors that could be helped by glasses, contact lenses or surgery. But many health plans don't include routine vision care.
Baby Talk: Decoding The Secret Language Of Babies
To us non-babies, babbles like "ah-gah" and "dadadadada" can sound like cute gobbledygook. But they don't have to be such a mystery. We'll get a primer on how to decipher the dialect of tiny humans.
Secrets Of A Mayan Supermom: What Parenting Books Don't Tell You
Parenting doesn't have to be so stressful. Just ask a Mayan mom.
Your Turn: What Do You Wish You'd Known Before Becoming A Parent?
Mom and dad bloggers share their insights. We'd love for you to answer, too!
Under A Trump Proposal, Lawful Immigrants Might Shun Medical Care
A proposed change in immigration policy from the Trump administration could make it harder for immigrants to obtain a green card if family members use Medicaid, WIC or other federal medical benefits.
For Babies Of The Opioid Crisis, Best Care May Be Mom's Recovery
Early findings on infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome are reassuring, and doctors are optimistic that normal development can continue. Making sure parents are treated for addiction is key.
Lyme Disease Is On The Rise Again. Here's How To Prevent It
The tick-borne illness is spreading north and south — about 300,000 U.S. cases a year. As scientists work on better diagnostic tests and surveillance tools, you can take steps to cut your risk.
India Reforms Its Anti-Rape Laws — To Mixed Reaction
There are concerns that the new measures might not be easy to implement — or could even backfire.
Why Millions Of Californians Eligible For Food Stamps Don't Get Them
The state ranks near the bottom in enrolling people for food assistance. To change that, it's taking lessons from its robust Medi-Cal health insurance program, which targets much the same population.