Children's Health

Sweet Name Of Kids' Clinic Gives Some People Heartburn

6:07am November 27, 2015

by Michael Tomsic

The Krispy Kreme Challenge Children's Specialty Clinic gets its name from a student-run charity race in Raleigh, N.C., that has already raised $1 million for kids. Still, some find the name unhealthy.

The Alto Yellowjackets take the field on Nov. 13, a month after Matthews died.

Deaths Persist In Youth And Student Football Despite Safety Efforts

5:28pm November 25, 2015

At least 19 young football players have died so far in 2015. Pediatricians are calling for changes in the way the game is played, including a move to non-tackle games.

Babies have suffocated after being trapped in padded crib bumpers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

To Reduce Infant Deaths, Doctors Call For A Ban Of Crib Bumpers

4:03pm November 25, 2015

by Jane Greenhalgh

Those adorable padded bumpers shown in baby-gear catalogs can be a hazard, and researchers say babies continue to suffocate even though a federal agency has told parents not to use them.

A nurse prepares an injection of the influenza vaccine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in 2013.

Worried About The Flu Shot? Let's Separate Fact From Fiction

3:08pm November 24, 2015

by Tara Haelle

If you've ever wondered if the flu shot can give you the flu, you're not alone. We fact check the most common flu myths for you and provide the lowdown on this year's vaccine.

Common ADHD Medications Do Indeed Disturb Children's Sleep

1:56pm November 24, 2015

by Aimee Cunningham

There's been plenty of disagreement over whether stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD interfere with children's sleep. A review of studies finds the drugs make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Brain imaging experiments found patterns associated with attention span.

A Peek At Brain Connections May Reveal Attention Deficits

7:19pm November 23, 2015

by Jon Hamilton

By assessing the strength of certain connections in the brain with an MRI test, researchers were often able to tell whether children and adolescents had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Gretchen Burns-Bergman (center) speaks Wednesday at a rally in front of the White House about ending mass incarceration of drug users.

Mothers Who Lost Children To Addiction Unite To Change Laws

4:07pm November 20, 2015

by Angus Chen

Women whose children have become addicted to opioids are working to change laws around the country. They seek improved access to treatment and reduced stigma.

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How To Put Real Giving Into The Friendsgiving Feast

6:08pm November 19, 2015

by Maria Godoy

The pre-Thanksgiving potluck with friends has become increasingly popular. As long as you're reinventing tradition, a nonprofit asks, why not turn it into a fundraiser to help feed hungry kids?

One mother details her journey with addiction in a group therapy session at Mothers and Infants Sober Together.

In Tennessee, Giving Birth To A Drug-Dependent Baby Can Be A Crime

10:17pm November 18, 2015

The state's "fetal assault" law punishes women whose babies are born with drug withdrawal symptoms. Proponents say the law spurs women to seek treatment, while opponents say it deters them.

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Atropine is a drug used to treat multiple eye disorders including nearsightedness and farsightedness.

Could Atropine Eyedrops Help Reduce Nearsightedness In Children?

4:57pm November 17, 2015

by Angus Chen

Atropine, a medication commonly used to dilate the eyes for exams, can slow nearsightedness in children, a study finds. A dilute solution worked and had fewer side effects like blurry vision.