Children's Health News & Features

Company recalls more than 500,000 car seats over injury risk.

United States is 15th out of 200 countries studied

Woman gets 7 days in local jail after judge rejects her "choice" argument.

Leafy green veggies are a good source of the vital nutrient

Parents need to keep weapons locked up, limit exposure to media violence, experts say

Kids typically see images that boost the drinking culture, study finds

They're often postponing traditional 'milestones' to growing up, study suggests

Higher rates of depression and victimization may be why, researchers say

It seems like fun but can be a quick trip to a broken limb, study authors warn

Study of more than 100 kids treated at trauma centers reveals serious injuries

Locale matters, too, with firearm violence affecting urban, rural teens differently, studies find

Study finds elementary school children with phones are more likely to be cyberbullied

In Massachusetts, ER visits down as much as 50 percent, study found

At 16 months, Austin Poteet was diagnosed with lead poisoning. The state of Georgia's slow response may have put others at risk.

Lead still exists in many common household items such as costume jewelry, toys, furniture and clothes. How worried should you be?

It led to a medical crisis, and then discovery of hidden heart defect

Research showed no differences from children raised by heterosexual couples

Findings indicate growing acceptance of gender transition

Accidental intoxication rose 133 percent in a decade; U.S. experts call findings highly relevant

Think of it as an early stealth strategy in the war against picky eating, researchers say

In wake of deaths, accidents on amusement rides, some call for greater regulation while industry says rides are safe.

Those with condition known as 'crouch gait' had better posture and balance after 15 training sessions

Children under age 6 most often affected, study finds

New Breast Cancer Drug Approved by FDA

2 or more sweet drinks a day in second trimester linked to an extra 2 pounds in 8-year-olds