Parenting News
Pregnancy denial syndrome: a case for defence?
(AFP)
AFP - Whether the French woman who killed eight of her newborns suffered from a syndrome known as pregnancy denial may determine if she faces major prison time or intensive psychiatric care.
The pill equally effective in obese, thin women
(Reuters)
Reuters - Despite studies suggesting that birth control pills might not work as well in obese women, a new study suggests that they prevent pregnancy the same no matter what a woman weighs.
Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's common for young children to have a
tough time when mom or dad leaves them with someone else.
Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Children adopted by gay or
lesbian parents develop as well as those adopted by heterosexual couples,
a new study has found.
Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) -- Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate)
Oral Solution has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
to treat chronic drooling in children aged 3 to 16.
Secondhand smoke may be hurting kids' grades
Children and teenagers exposed to secondhand smoke at home may get poorer grades than their peers from smoke-free homes, a study of Hong Kong students suggests.
Passive smoking - Health - Tobacco - Secondhand Smoke - Specific Substances
Video: Tiny batteries pack big danger
Tiny lithium discs pose multiple health risks for kids. WRC's Liz Crenshaw reports. (NBC News Channel)
theGrio: 'Lion King' child star's leukemia battle takes center stage
Lion King - Animation - movie - Arts - Health
Healthiest state for kids? New Hampshire, study says
New Hampshire again ranks No. 1 nationally in an annual survey on children's well-being. But the numbers also indicate a growing problem in the state: poverty.
New Hampshire - United States - Poverty - Politics - Business and Economy
Lice? Kids shouldn't miss school, new guidelines say
Kids shouldn't be forced to miss school because they have head lice, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
American Academy of Pediatrics - Head-louse infestation - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Skin Disorders