By Susan Davis WebMD the Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Rachel Spencer, a neonatal intensive care nurse in Lake Bluff, Ill., and her physician husband had their first son cir... [Read more]
healMeasles Vaccine: No Autism LinkBy Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 4, 2008 -- The measles vaccine doesn't cause long-lasting measles infection or raise abnormal immune responses in kids with... [Read more]
healBaby Shampoo Awash in Chemicals?By Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 4, 2008 -- New research suggests a link between the use of baby lotions, powders, and shampoos and higher levels of potentially... [Read more]
healParents’ Potluck: Tips on Raising Healthy KidsBy R. Morgan Griffin WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Wondering how you can wean your kid off sugar? Or how to get through a family trip without caving in to the shrill backseat dema... [Read more]
healNature Trumps Nurture in Child ObesityBy Salynn Boyles WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 11, 2008 -- Children's genes are more important than their environment in determining whether they will become overweight, new... [Read more]
healGlasses May Help Preschoolers LearnBy Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 12, 2008 -- Got a preschool child? If your child聽needs glasses, it could affect his or her聽eye-hand coordination test scores.... [Read more]
healMore Sleep, Less Childhood ObesityBy Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 12, 2008 -- Getting more sleep may help children avoid becoming overweight or obese. That's according to a new review... [Read more]
healFDA OKs Nexium for Kids 1-11By Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 28, 2008 -- The FDA today approved short-term use of the drug Nexium for children aged 1-11 with gastroesophageal reflux disea... [Read more]
healCDC Warns of Choking-Game DeathsBy Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 14, 2008 -- The CDC today warned parents, teachers, and health care providers about the so-called choking game, which has kille... [Read more]
heal4-in-1 Vaccine Ups Child Seizure RiskBy Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 26, 2008 -- ProQuad, Merck's 4-in-1 measles- mumps-rubella-chickenpox vaccine, doubles children's seizure risk compared with... [Read more]
healEar Infection Accompanies 61% of Kids' ColdsBy Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD March 14, 2008 -- Kids under age 3 get five colds a year -- and 61% of the time, they get ear infections, too. The finding... [Read more]
healVaccine FAQBy Daniel J. DeNoon WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD 聽 March 6, 2008 -- What are the real benefits -- and the real risks -- of U.S. childhood vaccines? Do vaccines cause autism... [Read more]
