Children's Health
Neonatal Dermatology
Many parents worry about how best to care for skin problems in their infants. Learn basic ways to take care of your childs skin.
Many parents worry about how best to care for skin problems in their infants. Learn basic ways to take care of your childs skin.
Salmonella Outbreak
An outbreak of salmonella in several preschools is leaving concerned parents and school leaders scratcing their heads as to how it got there.
An outbreak of salmonella in several preschools is leaving concerned parents and school leaders scratcing their heads as to how it got there.
Reading Obesity
Could reading a book be a new treatment for childhood obesity? Duke researchers say yes, and they have the data to back their claim.
Could reading a book be a new treatment for childhood obesity? Duke researchers say yes, and they have the data to back their claim.
Kids Flu Shots
A new study suggests giving flu shots to kids under the age of five may not prevent hospilizations or doctor visits for the flu.
A new study suggests giving flu shots to kids under the age of five may not prevent hospilizations or doctor visits for the flu.
Teddy Bear Clinic
Kindergartners are taught the basics of good, physical health through their teddy bears.
Kindergartners are taught the basics of good, physical health through their teddy bears.
Kids Cough Medicines
Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira on new information about giving cough medicine to small children.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira on new information about giving cough medicine to small children.
Cough Medicine Labels
FDA standards for children and cold medicine has been updated and enforced by pharmacutical companies.
FDA standards for children and cold medicine has been updated and enforced by pharmacutical companies.
Bus Air Quality
Experts weight in on the pollution that permeates school buses.
Experts weight in on the pollution that permeates school buses.
Child Clothes
A special brand of children's clothing is designed especially for children with skin allergies.
A special brand of children's clothing is designed especially for children with skin allergies.
Vaccine Allergies
Researchers have developed a way to safely vaccinate children who have allergies to vaccines.
Researchers have developed a way to safely vaccinate children who have allergies to vaccines.
China Milk
Adrian Mong reports contaminated milk has sickened thousands of children in China.
Adrian Mong reports contaminated milk has sickened thousands of children in China.
Whooping Cough
Denton County's seen a surge of whooping cough cases this year --132 so far -- more than in all of 2007.
Denton County's seen a surge of whooping cough cases this year --132 so far -- more than in all of 2007.
Treating Vision Problems in Children
One out of every four school-age children has a vision impairment. Yet these problems often go undiagnosed and untreated.
One out of every four school-age children has a vision impairment. Yet these problems often go undiagnosed and untreated.
Cutting Back on TV Time for Kids
Finding activities for children with age appropriate toys, reading to them, even walking with them and exploring the world are good alternatives to TV.
Finding activities for children with age appropriate toys, reading to them, even walking with them and exploring the world are good alternatives to TV.
What Parents Should Know About Kids and TV
Too much television too early can set a pattern, leading kids to watch more and more as they age.
Too much television too early can set a pattern, leading kids to watch more and more as they age.
Involving Your Kids in Their Nutrition
Nutrition experts recommend getting your kids involved in their nutrition decisions, and making sure they understand why good nutrition is important.
Nutrition experts recommend getting your kids involved in their nutrition decisions, and making sure they understand why good nutrition is important.
What You Should Know About Childhood Immunizations
Vaccines have helped bring a lot of terrible disease under control. But it's important to remember that they have not been eradicated, so without immunizations, these diseases could make a comeback.
Vaccines have helped bring a lot of terrible disease under control. But it's important to remember that they have not been eradicated, so without immunizations, these diseases could make a comeback.
The Truth about Childhood Immunizations and Risk
Because many parents have had no experience with the diseases immunizations are designed to protect a child from, many are more afraid of the immunizations themselves. But the real danger is in not having a child immunized.
Because many parents have had no experience with the diseases immunizations are designed to protect a child from, many are more afraid of the immunizations themselves. But the real danger is in not having a child immunized.
Diagnosing Vision Problems in Children
Children with vision problems are often misidentified as having learning disabilities, especially since the kids themselves may not be aware there's a problem with their sight.
Children with vision problems are often misidentified as having learning disabilities, especially since the kids themselves may not be aware there's a problem with their sight.
The State of Surgical Therapy in Epilepsy
Although most children are able to achieve seizure control through the use of anti-convulsant medication, some can develop what's known as refractory or medication-resistant epilepsy.
Although most children are able to achieve seizure control through the use of anti-convulsant medication, some can develop what's known as refractory or medication-resistant epilepsy.
