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Child's Health

  • Podcast: Start Sun Protection Young

    Sunscreen may already be a family staple for a trip to the beach or an afternoon by the pool. But protecting your child from skin cancer requires more than a dab of sun defense.

  • Podcast: Family Focus: Less Sodium for All

    Your child probably loves pizza. And how about hot dogs, lunch meat, or cheese? In addition to being many children's favorites, these foods are high in sodium. They contribute to a startling fact: Many children eat as much sodium as adults in the U.S

  • Podcast: Children Can Suffer ACL Injuries, Too

    Parents of young athletes may expect the occasional bruise, scrape, or pulled muscle. But an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) may seem a more likely concern for a professional running back or a slam-dunking hoop star.

  • Podcast: Energy Drinks: Not a Good Choice for Children

    They're labeled with compelling names, such as Monster Energy and Rockstar. X-Game athletes sport their brands on jackets and hats. Energy drinks exude an ethos that attracts many children and young adults. Although these beverages may be considered

  • Podcast: Give Your Child an Academic Boost—Exercise!

    Keeping your child active may not always be easy. Children may be more interested in video games, YouTube videos, or the latest episode of American Idol.

  • Podcast: Preventing Teen Dating Abuse

    The teen years can be an exciting and anxious time for your child – and you. One of the more nerve-wracking moments may be your child’s dating. It’s natural for a parent to worry. You want to keep your child safe.

  • Podcast: Flame Retardants May Affect Kids' Development

    The family's well-worn couch. Grandpa's favorite old chair. Of all the things parents may worry about, these items probably don’t make the list. But according to a new study, maybe they should, particularly if they contain flame retardants.

  • Podcast: More Youths Abuse Painkillers

    Talking with your child about drug abuse is important. It helps to keep him or her healthy. But did you know you should cover prescription painkillers in that chat? A new study points to why.

  • Podcast: U.S. Kids' Diet Too Salty for Their Health

    The average child or teen in the U.S. consumes nearly 3,400 mg of sodium each day – or more than 1,000 mg above the recommended maximum. Some researchers say that high salt intake is what's driving an increase in high blood pressure among kids.

  • Podcast: Many Kids in Cars Still Not Restrained Properly

    A new study found that despite AAP guidelines on car safety, few youngsters are placed in the proper safety seats after age 1, and that many over age 6 sit in the front passenger seat.

  • Podcast: FDA Bans Chemical from Infant Bottles and Cups

    The FDA has officially banned bisphenol A (BPA) from baby bottles and sippy cups, which should help ease parents’ worries about the controversial chemical.

  • Podcast: Lasting Effects of Parents' Squabbles

    Kindergarteners whose parents fight with each other frequently and harshly are more likely to struggle with depression, anxiety, and behavior issues by middle school, a new study says.