How Parents Can Help Their Underage Kids Resist Alcohol
To discourage teenage alcohol use, parents can engage their kids in discussion, set some rules and let their children know they care.
Children's Health
1 In 10 People May Face Malnutrition As Fish Catches Decline
Many people around the world rely on fish not just for protein but for critical micronutrients like iron and zinc. So declining fisheries pose major risks for global health, scientists warn.
Doctors Get Creative To Soothe Tech-Savvy Kids Before Surgery
Surgery can be emotionally and physically stressful for children. A California anesthesiologist has come up with a way to reduce anxiety that's safer, cheaper and much more entertaining.
States Offer Privacy Protection For Young Adults On Parents' Health Plan
When children up to the age of 26 can stay on the family health insurance plan, it can be difficult for them to keep their medical information private from Mom and Dad.
Ikea Recalls Millions Of Chests, Dressers Because Of Tip-Over Hazard
The furniture company began offering free wall-anchoring kits for tall dressers last year after two children died in accidents. Now, following a third death, it is recalling the dressers altogether.
Teen Bullies And Their Victims Both Face A Higher Risk Of Suicide
For the first time the nation's pediatricians point to bullying, both online and in real life, as increasing the risk of suicide for teenagers.
How FluMist Slipped From Preferred To Passe
A CDC advisory panel concluded the nasal spray vaccine is so ineffective that it shouldn't be used by anyone during the 2016-2017 flu season. Until 2015, the spray was the top choice for kids.
Water Break: Is Your Child Drinking Enough Fluids This Summer?
From sports camps to running around on the playground, kids can log long hours in the summer heat. Many don't stop to drink water. A few simple moves by camps, coaches and parents can help.
Are Your Pipes Made Of Lead? Here's A Quick Way To Find Out
Flint, Mich., brought the risk of lead pipes to many people's attention, but the problems go further. Find out if lead pipes could be affecting your drinking water.
How Can A Nudge Save A Life?
We have the treatments to end health problems like infant diarrhea. Sendhil Mullainathan says the "last mile" nudge is to encourage people to use them.