The posters and TV spots of obese children with doleful eyes were as stark as their accompanying messages: "Being fat takes the fun out of being a kid," and "It's hard to be a little girl if you're not," to name a few.
Ohio's prohibitions on smoking would extend to cars with children younger than 6 on board, under an Ohio Senate bill that backers say would safeguard youngsters from the dangers
A Colorado House committee was expected to discuss a bill that represents the nation's toughest regulations meant to keep trans fat away from students, but
An Iowa woman has given birth to a boy weighing 13 pounds and 13 ounces — without the aid of surgery.
Scientists looked specifically at PFCs, widely used in products that repel water, grease and stains. Children with higher levels of PFCs in their bodies did
Schoolchildren's favorite lunch — the ubiquitous frozen pizza — is about to get healthier.
The study found children on prescription Prevacid pills had more colds, sore throats and bronchitis infections than those given dummy pills. There were also
The parents of a 3-year-old New Jersey girl who claim she's being denied a kidney transplant because of her mental disabilities said their problems may be with
A government commission in Rhode Island is examining how well the state educates children with autism.
Florida scientists discovered that starting around age 6 months, babies begin shifting from the intent eye gaze of early infancy to studying mouths when people
Georgia is one of the latest states to mandate that schools track fitness levels and calculate body mass index (BMI) in an effort to combat childhood obesity
If no previously undisclosed cases of the crippling disease are discovered, India will no longer be considered polio endemic
Whooping cough is highly contagious, though it can be prevented through vaccination
Three quarters of American children ages 3 to 5 are in child care and, like most kids, they need to be more physically active, say researchers. But children
Recent research persuaded members of a federal panel that children could suffer harm from concentrations of lead lower than the old standard, officials at the
A federal advisory panel is recommending lowering the threshold for lead poisoning in children.
The National Cancer Institute is creating a free text message service that provides 24 hour encouragement, advice, and tips to teens trying to quit smoking.
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Infants at highest risk for child abuse
Lots of junk food at elementary schools
Marking "Let's Move" anniversary