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Study finds slight autism risk link to antidepressants in pregnancy
Children exposed to antidepressants during their mothers' pregnancies seem to have a slightly higher risk of autism than children whose mothers had psychiatric disorders but did not... More
Absent dads tied to stress-related cellular changes in kids
The loss of a father due to death, divorce or jail is associated with children having shorter caps on the ends of their chromosomes, according to a study that points to a possible... More
Kids still getting hurt riding ATVs despite safety warnings
Even though pediatricians warn parents not to let children under 16 ride all-terrain vehicles, young kids are still getting injured and killed in ATV crashes, a U.S. study suggests. More
More hospital closings in rural America add risk for pregnant women
Dr. Nicole Arthur, a family practice physician, was trained to avoid Cesarean deliveries in child-birth, unless medically necessary, because surgery increases risks and recovery... More
Fewer U.S. hospitals can care for children
In Massachusetts, a child who winds up in an emergency room - whether for a routine or a serious problem - is likely to be transferred to a second hospital for care, a “potentially... More
Honduras bans child marriage, no exceptions
Lawmakers in Honduras voted unanimously to ban child marriage, making it illegal in the Central American nation for children under the age of 18 to get married under any... More
Mother’s soda intake during pregnancy tied to child’s obesity risk
Pregnant women who drink non-diet sodas during pregnancy are more likely to have kids who carry extra body fat by age 7, researchers say. In the study of more than 1,000 mother-... More
Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to intellectual disability in kids
Pregnant women's use of antidepressants does not increase their babies' risk of intellectual disability, a new study suggests. More
Nursing while pregnant safe for most healthy mothers
Healthy, well-nourished women who breastfeed while pregnant don’t seem to increase their risk of delivering prematurely, miscarrying, or having a low-birth-weight baby, the authors... More
Bangladesh cuts red tape to bring home girls sex trafficked to India
On an overcast evening, on a boat criss-crossing a river on the Bangladesh-India border, Payal, 16, hid under a fishing net hoping to reach India where her agent said a dance tutor'... More
States consider allowing kids to use sunscreen at school without doctor’s note
Lawmakers in several states have passed legislation granting children permission to possess and use sunscreen at school, which has been regulated by schools since the FDA declared... More
Don’t use kids as Brexit bargaining chips, EU bosses told
The Children’s Commissioner has called on EU leaders to ensure children are not held hostage during the upcoming Brexit negotiations. More
Education critical in preventing adolescent pregnancy, underscores UN agency
Girls with higher levels of education are less likely to have an early and unintended pregnancy, the United Nations education agency said today, launching a new technical paper with... More
UN-backed roadmap shows how to improve situation of separated refugee children in Europe
United Nations agencies issued a set of recommendations for action to improve the situation of refugee and migrant children arriving and staying in Europe without their parents or... More
