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NPR reports on children's health and medical news including health insurance, new treatments for diseases, and child product safety recalls. Subscribe to the RSS feed.
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In Young Kids, Lack Of Sleep Linked To Obesity Later
09/07/2010 12:00 AM
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Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough nighttime sleep have higher odds of being obese as they grow up. And napping isn't a substitute. Over the past three decades, obesity rates have doubled among children age 2 to 5, and tripled among 6- to 11-year-olds.
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5 Big Health Issues On Campus
09/01/2010 05:02 PM
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Dropping off your wide-eyed 18-year-old on campus for the first time? Here's what college health officials say students and their parents need to keep in mind for a healthy school year.
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Slightly Premature Babies At Risk For Cerebral Palsy
08/31/2010 02:59 PM
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Scientists have long known about the link between severely premature birth and cerebral palsy, a condition that limits mobility and movement. But a new study shows that children born just two or three weeks before term also have a higher risk of the condition.
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Study: Concussions Soar Among Youth Athletes
08/30/2010 03:00 PM
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A new study in the journal Pediatrics shows a dramatic increase in the number of sports-related concussions for child athletes. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Dr. Lisa Bakhos, the lead author of the study.
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With Birth Control Pills, New Isn't Always Better
08/23/2010 12:01 AM
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The latest generation of birth control pills has been marketed as doing much more than prevent pregnancy. They claim to clear the skin, make menstrual periods more benign, even prevent mood swings. But some critics suggest these benefits don't outweigh the health risks known to accompany oral contraceptives.
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Listeners Sound Off On Moms Mistaken As Nannies
08/20/2010 12:00 PM
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Tell Me More host Michel Martin and Producer Lee Hill, the program's digital media guy, comb through listener feedback and offer news updates to recent conversations heard on the program. Listeners offered their reactions to a recent parenting conversation with moms who have been mistaken as the nannies of their multiracial children. Also, hear what listeners to the program have to say following a Tell Me More producer's blog post about choosing to use a sperm donor to conceive her child.
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CDC: Teen Vaccination Rates Rising
08/20/2010 03:01 AM
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A study in the weekly CDC report provides new numbers on how many teens are getting the vaccinations they need. Officials say that is still far from the government goal of reaching 90 percent vaccine coverage for everyone.This is the second year the centers have tracked and emphasized the need for shots for tweens and teens.
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Should Boys Also Get Vaccinated For HPV?
08/20/2010 12:00 AM
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The HPV vaccination rate among girls in the U.S. has been low: Just 11 percent now get all three doses of the vaccine. Some experts suggest that also immunizing boys could enhance the vaccine's effectiveness. But others say there's not much benefit in giving the shot to boys.
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Study: Hearing Loss Increases In U.S. Teens
08/17/2010 03:00 PM
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Researchers found 1 in 5 adolescents now suffers some sort of hearing impairment. While the hearing loss is described as only slight or mild, earlier studies have found that even mild hearing loss can negatively affect academic achievement and social interaction.
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Drowning Risk More Acute For Minorities
08/16/2010 01:00 PM
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The drowning deaths of six Louisiana teens served as a tragic reminder of how many Americans have never learned to swim. Minority children are at particular risk of drowning, but there are ways bystanders can identify and assist someone who needs help.
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