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June 17, 2016

Nurse who beat childhood leukemia twice now works at hospital where she was treated

A college graduate in Georgia who survived childhood cancer twice has returned to the hospital where doctors saved her life— this time, not to undergo treatment, but to help others through similar plights that she endured as a little girl.

June 16, 2016

Hints that antibiotics, C-sections may affect baby gut bugs

Two new studies are offering some of the clearest snapshots yet of how babies build up protective gut bacteria, adding to evidence that antibiotics and birth by C-section may disrupt that development.

June 16, 2016

Low vitamin levels may be linked with migraines in kids

Kids who frequently get migraines may have lower levels of certain vitamins and antioxidants in their blood, a new study suggests

June 15, 2016

Photo of newborn cradled in late father's motorcycle gear goes viral

A photo of a newborn girl surrounded by symbols of her late fathers’ favorite pastime— riding motorcycles— has gone viral after being posted on Friday.

June 15, 2016

US doctors call gun violence a 'public health crisis'

The worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history has prompted the American Medical Association to call gun violence a "public health crisis" and urge that Congress fund research into the problem.

June 15, 2016

El Salvador confirms first case of microcephaly linked to Zika

El Salvador confirmed on Tuesday its first case of microcephaly in a baby linked to the Zika virus, the health ministry said.

June 14, 2016

WHO sees 'very low' risk of further Zika spread due to Olympics

GENEVA (Reuters) -- There is a "very low risk" of further international spread of Zika virus as result of the Olympic Games to be held in Brazil, the heart of the current outbreak, World Health Organization experts said on Tuesday.

June 14, 2016

Too little sleep linked to health problems in children, teens

Updated sleep recommendations for children and teens point to the benefits of getting enough sleep and the dangers of getting too little.

June 14, 2016

Kids' mental health risks rise with poor air quality

Higher levels of air pollution may correspond to higher rates of mental health disorders in kids and teens, according to a new study conducted in Sweden

June 14, 2016

American Academy of Sleep Medicine issues new children's sleep guidelines

New guidelines from doctors who specialize in sleep disorders map out how much sleep children of every age should get