More Pediatric Health News

• Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  January 6 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are traumatized by sexual, physical or psychological abuse ...

• Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites

  January 5 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of teens who use the social networking ...

• Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges

  Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who take virginity pledges are just as likely to ...

• Consider Kids' Health on Tropical Trips

  THURSDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Jetting off to sunnier climes this winter, kids in ...

• Circumcision Rates Too Low

  December 23 (HealthDay News) -- Thousands of male infants aren't being circumcised each year, because ...

• Limiting School Snacks Boosts Fruit, Veggie Consumption

  Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Restricting the availability of unhealthy snacks in elementary schools led ...

• Most Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D

  Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Almost 75 percent of children and adolescents with type 1 ...

• Childhood Obesity May Cause Thyroid Problems

  December 18 (HealthDay News) -- Childhood obesity may alter the structure and function of the ...

• Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies

  December. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women at risk of preterm delivery who are given ...

• 'Hot' Toys May Not Be the Best Present

  December 18 (HealthDay News) -- Mental and physical development should be important considerations when you're ...

• Low Doses of Melamine Won't Harm Kids' Kidneys

  December 18 (HealthDay News) -- Low doses of melamine did not cause severe kidney problems ...

• Newborn Hospital Deaths Highest for Those Without Insurance

  December 17 (HealthDay News) -- Newborns, especially those lacking insurance, make up the bulk of ...

• Magnets in Kids' Toys Pose Broad Dangers

  December 17 (HealthDay News) -- Parents need to be better warned about potential health risks ...

• Independent Audit of Global Child Immunizations Urged

  December 17 (HealthDay News) -- About 7 million fewer children are immunized against diphtheria, tetanus ...

• New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids

  Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- A new federal government food pyramid for preschoolers may help ...

• Later School Start Time Cuts Teens' Car Crash Risk

  Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Letting teens sleep a little more by starting the school ...

• Good Warm-Ups Could Halve Sports Injuries

  Dec. 15 (HealthDay News) -- A good warm-up program may dramatically reduce sports injuries, a ...

• Nut Bans in Schools May Be Spurring Hysteria

  Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Peanut and other food allergies are on the rise, with ...

• Late Preterm Birth Poses Developmental Risks