Children's Health in the News

05/20/2013 - Neodymium magnets are powerful enough to cause significant damage to digestive tract, researchers say

05/14/2013 - Some experts say no level of exposure is safe, push for zero tolerance from CDC

05/13/2013 - Attacks that wouldn't be tolerated against adults may be shrugged off when children involved, expert says

05/13/2013 - Attacks that wouldn't be tolerated against adults may be shrugged off when children involved, expert says

05/07/2013 - Children can die when toxic chemicals are stored in water bottles or other harmless-looking containers, experts warn

05/06/2013 - Cell phone chats most common, but distractions also include grooming, Web surfing and child care

04/30/2013 - Experts suggest cordless blinds, short pull cords, safety devices, and keeping beds away from windows

04/19/2013 - Work-related calls a priority for nearly one-third polled

03/31/2013 - Study found temperatures often set higher than safety standard

03/30/2013 - Curious children may get concentrated product in their mouth or eyes

03/25/2013 - Household income one factor if parents heeded guidance on kids' health, safety and lifestyle

03/18/2013 - If head trauma is suspected, health care professional should determine it is safe to return to play, recommendations say

03/13/2013 - Treatment after a crash can be a teachable moment on proper use of passenger restraints

03/13/2013 - Follow safety guidelines around bathrooms

03/12/2013 - Make sure kids don't have access to potential dangers

01/31/2013 - But study found no improvement from other laws meant to curb children's access to firearms

01/21/2013 - Chicago study found many needed simple fixes like adding more wood chips

01/18/2013 - Evidence review looked at effects of league safety regulations

01/16/2013 - Critics call for more research into whether shots may be linked to some developmental disorders

01/14/2013 - Study found that abused or neglected girls were more likely to do so