Pediatric Diseases Stories
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Is BPA-Free Plastic More Dangerous Than BPA-Containing Products?
BPA plastic has been linked to numerous health risks, but a new study finds that BPA-free products may be just as bad. -
Why Boys Are 5 Times More Likely To Develop Autism
A new study has uncovered a genetic basis for the disproportionate amount of male autism diagnoses. -
Petco Sued Over 10-Year-Old's Fatal Rat Bite
A lawsuit against Petco charges that 10-year-old Aiden Pankey contracted a fatal bacterial infection from a rat he adopted through the retailer. -
MMR Vaccine Will Protect Your Child From Other Infections, Too
The MMR vaccine has been linked to fewer hospitalizations for infections among children who receive it on time. -
Lowering The Drinking Age Would Be A Terrible Idea
A nationwide legal drinking age of 21 is associated with lower rates of drunk driving, binge drinking, and alcohol related injuries, a new review finds. -
What's Paralyzing Children Across California?
A mysterious illness resembling polio that causes paralysis and respiratory complications has been observed in children's hospitals across California, a new case study shows. -
Parental Conflict Harms Children's Brain Growth
A mildly bad upbringing has been shown to hamper growth of adolescent brains. Yet, some kids just get stronger, as the brain makes an adjustment associated with improved emotional resilience later in life. -
Kids With Helicopter Parents Are More Likely To Be Slim Adults
Researchers found that children with involved parents are more likely to grow up to be slimmer. -
Musical Pacifiers Train Preemies To Eat
Among the many health problems a premature baby may face, difficulty feeding is one of them. Now, a sucking-activated pacifier that plays music sung by the baby's mother has been shown to quicken their development. -
Are More Babies Dying During Republican Presidencies?
A controversial new study found that infant mortality rates were higher when a Republican was president, as opposed to a Democrat. -
Strategies For Reducing Maternal Death Around The World
Maternal deaths in Ethiopia are nearly 32 times those in the U.S. Health organizations and governments around the world have banded together to bring health care to the area, among many others. -
Children Who Eat Big Become Big
Parents may need to control their kids' appetites more, as two studies found that kids who weren't able to get full as fast were more likely to become overweight.
