Latest Health Articles for Children

• High rate of autism signs found in children born extremely prematurely, researchers find

  article 2008-04-02  |  Author: Lindsey Tanner
  A small study of toddlers finds that about one-quarter of babies born very prematurely had signs of autism testing wasn't done. But the results are provocative, suggesting that tiny preemies may face greater risks of ......

• Snow and germs: You might not want to eat the white snow, either

  article 2008-03-04  |  Author: Melissa Rayworth
  To the list of simple childhood pleasures now endangered, add this: eating snow.A recent study found that snow — even in relatively pristine spots like Montana and the Yukon — contains large amounts of bacteria.Parents who warn their kids not to eat dirty snow (especially the yellow variety) are left ......

• Measles kills 10 in western China

  article 2008-02-20  |  Author: Staff
  Ten people in China's western Xinjiang province died of measles last month and more than 4,000 were sickened, the local health bureau said Wednesday, in a dramatic rise in the number of cases.The Xinjiang health bureau said the number of patients jumped from 1,149 in December. It did ......

• Baby lotions, shampoos, powders may expose infants to worrisome chemicals, new study finds

  article 2008-02-04  |  Author: Lindsey Tanner
  Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. They are used to stabilize fragrances and make plastics flexible.In the ......

• Study: Mercury from vaccines disappears quickly from blood

  article 2008-01-31  |  Author: Carla K. Johnson
  Mercury from vaccines seems to disappear rapidly from the blood, returning to pre-vaccination levels in one month, according to a small study of children, although it is ......