Health News Archives

Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
14% for whites, 19% for blacks, 21% for Hispanics and 27% for others, study says

U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
But parent-instilled 'overconfidence' may be spurring unrealistic expectations, study suggests

Early Onset Approved for ADHD Drug
30-minute onset of action for Focalin XR

Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
Tests showed their carotid artery walls as thick as that of a middle-aged person

Health Tip: Doing Your Baby’s Laundry
Protect sensitive new skin

Poverty May Aggravate Asthma
Researchers found poor children had heightened immune-system gene activity

Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise
But researchers are working on new therapies to combat the problem

Head Injury in Young Kids May Predict ADHD Diagnosis
Risk-taking an early sign of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, researchers say

Pediatric Heart Surgeons May Be Best Choice for Adults
Study finds these doctors have better results, including survival rates

Health Tip: Choosing Your Child’s Therapist
What to look for when deciding