Parents In Poor Countries Worry About Vaccines, Too
But not for the same reasons as Western parents. In the developing world, moms and dads want to make sure their kids are immunized quickly enough.
Children's Health
1-Pound Baby Born Early Aboard Cruise Ship Survives
Emily Morgan and her husband, Chase, wrapped their three-months premature baby in towels to keep him warm and alive until the ship reached Puerto Rico. They got him to a hospital just in time.
Kids Who Are Time-Crunched At School Lunch Toss More And Eat Less
Many public school students get 15 minutes or less to eat. A study finds that kids who get less than 20 minutes for lunch end up eating less of everything on their tray.
Do You Really Need Antimicrobials In Your Soap?
Triclosan is no better at getting germs off your hands than plain old soap, a study finds. Manufacturers are responding to safety concerns about that antimicrobial by switching to others.
About A Third Of U.S. Kids And Teens Ate Fast Food Today
Kids' fast-food habits haven't budged in the past 15 years, a study by the CDC finds. The marketing, cost and taste of fast food still seem to have a hold on America's youth.
Class Divide: Are More Affluent Kids Opting Out Of School Lunch?
Healthier school lunches are reaching more needy kids, but more kids who could afford to pay full price seem to be brown-bagging it instead. That's why some schools want to loosen nutrition rules.
How America's Wealth Gap Shows Up On Our Dinner Plates
People on food stamps on average ate fewer fruits and vegetables and had worse diets than other Americans, a study finds. It reflects the challenges of eating well on limited means.
Go Ahead, Give Your Toddler A Kitchen Knife
Allowing a young child to use a knife in the kitchen may sound like a recipe for disaster. Yet researchers and educators say it can help foster independence and curiosity toward food.
School Nurses Stock Drug To Reverse Opioid Overdoses
With deaths from heroin and painkillers on the rise, more nurses at high schools and middle schools are prepared to intervene in the event of an overdose on school grounds.
When It Comes To Kids, Is All Screen Time Equal?
Pediatrician Dimitri Christakis explains how different forms of screen time affects kids and their ability to learn and develop.