Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse - 2012-02-06
"Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests." More

Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents' - 2012-02-06
"They're just a step backward in the learning process, experts say" More

New Assay IDs Individuals With Major Depressive Disorder - 2012-02-03
"A multi-assay, serum-based test can be used to distinguish individuals with major depressive disorder from controls, with high specificity and sensitivity, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Molecular Psychiatry." More

Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds - 2012-02-03
"Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general." More

Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? - 2012-02-03
"Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed." More

Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior - 2012-02-03
"Suggestions for disciplining your little one " More

National Suicide Guidelines Help Cut Suicide Rates - 2012-02-02
"Local implementation of national suicide recommendations reduces suicide rates, particularly in deprived catchment areas, according to a study published online Feb. 2 in The Lancet." More

Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC - 2012-02-02
"Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones." More

Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns - 2012-02-02
"Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says." More

Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD - 2012-02-02
"Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say." More

AAP: Childhood Vaccination Schedules Approved for 2012 - 2012-02-01
"The 2012 recommended childhood and adolescent vaccination schedules have been approved, according to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics published in the February issue of Pediatrics." More

Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC - 2012-02-01
"Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke." More

Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study - 2012-02-01
"However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say." More

U.S. Advisers Explain Request to Censor Bird Flu Research - 2012-01-31
"Published details of experiments could be used for harmful purposes, experts warn." More

Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop - 2012-01-30
"Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area." More