Children's Health


Roundup: Eliminating Cervical Cancer; Social Media’s Impact...

Cervical Cancer in U.S. Could Be Nearly Eliminated by 2038 or Sooner, Researchers Say It’s well established that cervical cancer is one of the most...

February 14, 2020 / 4 min read


Toy Safety 2019: Latest on Hazards, Tips...

Despite the year-round toy safety campaign against unsafe toys by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and private organizations, products are still sold that...

December 4, 2019 / 3 min read


Roundup: ‘Screen Time’ Effect on Toddlers; Walk...

Study: Too Much ‘Screen Time’ Lowers Brain Development in Toddlers No more than one hour a day of “screen time” on digital devices is recommended...

November 8, 2019 / 4 min read


Measles Can Erase Immune System’s Memory, Resulting...

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and beyond flu-like symptoms and a rash that begins in the head area, measles...

November 5, 2019 / 3 min read


Candy Caution: Tips for a Healthy Halloween

It’s the scariest time of the year again –– time when the witch, goblin and ghost costumes come out. What may actually be more frightening is...

October 24, 2019 / 1 min read


Safe Infant Sleep: Many Parents Still Not...

Many parents still don’t fully understand the risk factors associated with SIDS.

October 23, 2019 / 3 min read


Roundup: CDC Update on Vaping Illnesses; Sugary...

CDC: No Single Product or Chemical has been Determined to be Causing Vaping Illnesses, Deaths No single vaping product or ingredient has been singled out...

October 18, 2019 / 4 min read


Back-to-School Nutrition: Start With a Healthy Breakfast

Summer is over and school is in session. For parents, this means getting packed lunches ready every morning or relying on school cafeterias to provide...

August 20, 2019 / 3 min read


A Healthy Lunchbox: As Easy As 1-2-3

Lunch is an important time for kids to refuel their minds for classroom success as well as for after-school sports. Here are simple tips for...

August 14, 2019 / 3 min read