Childrens Health - Children's Health

Abused Children Could Suffer from Migraines as Adults

Children subjected to physical and emotional abuse may grow up to suffer from migraines and other painful conditions.

A Young Kids Cookbook Helps Feed Homeless Children

A 6-year old using procedes from his cookbook to help starving children.

Older Women are More Likely to Give Birth to Autistic Children

The risk for autism appears to increase as women wait longer to have their babies.

New Theories on Autistic Children and Their Brains

Science has long proven that autism is some type of developmental disorder in the brain-- but there's never been a definitive answe for its cause.

5 Year Old Saves Mother By Calling 911

A young boy saves his mother's life by calling 911 after she has a seizure.

A Mumps Out Break Has Infected Hundreds in NY and NJ

A mumps outbreak has sickened over 1,500 people in New York and New Jersey.

Ambidextria Could Be Linked to Behavior Problems

A new study links being ambidextrous with mental health and behavioral problems.

Phthalate Exposure Can Cause Agression in Baby Boys

Typical boy behaviors- like crashing trucks and smashing into one another- might not be so typical among kids whose mothers were exposed to high levels of phthalates when they were pregnant.

Lead Exposure Could Lead to Brain Damage

Exposure to lead during childhood may cause permanent brain damage.

Only 50% of Kids Receive Treatment for Mental Disorders

Only about half of kids and teens with common mental disorders receive professional treatment.