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Big Baby Rejected for Health Insurance
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Safe Holiday Toy Buying
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Late Preterm Birth Risks
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Prenatal Alcohol Study
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Pneumococcal Vaccine
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Pediatric MRSA Infection Increase
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Maternity Leave Study
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Maternity Leave Benefit
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New Lead Testing Regulations
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Clinic for Uninsured Children
The Frisco Cares Children's Health Clinic takes care of children with no health coverage.... View Video
Sleep Apnea in Children
Children who are extremely thin or heavy are more likely to have sleep apnea.... View Video
Identical Triplets
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Magical Music in the ICU
A music program at a children's hospital is picking up the kids' spirits.... View Video
HIB Vaccine
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Dangers of Diluting Baby Formula
Natalie Shepherd reports on a case that almost taught a Florida mother a very hard lesson about the dangers of diluting baby formula.... View Video
DHA for Preemies
DHA supplementation might help premature baby girls' neurodevelopment.... View Video
Lead in Baby Clothes
With recent problems in toys coming from China, many parents are worried about what they buy for their children.... View Video
CDC Injuries
A new CDC report finds occupying a motor vehicle that was involved in a crash is a leading cause of death among children.... View Video
Bring the Baby
A special business rents cribs to families who have relatives visiting but are unable to provide proper baby furniture.... View Video
Bottlefeeding Breast Milk
Children who are bottle-fed breast milk do not see the same benefit as those who are solely breastfed.... View Video
Music Exposure in the Womb
Your ability to rock out to your favorite song may have started in the womb, according to the latest research.... View Video
Baby with Heart Defects
A six-week old baby is Iowa's first hybrid heart surgery patient. After undergoing a combination of surgeries to repair a hole in his heart, he's finally going home.... View Video
Water Intoxication in Babies
Nancy Snyderman talks with Meredith Vieira about the dangers of diluting baby formula with water.... View Video
Autism Detection
Researchers may have found a way to detect autism by analyzing brain waves.... View Video
Autism Vaccine Study
A new study assures certain childhood vaccines are not linked to cases of autism.... View Video
Autism Saliva Test
Researchers have found a difference in the saliva of some children with autism.... View Video
Saved by Cord Blood Stem Cells
A young child, diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a child, is saved by the umbilical cells of his younger brother.... View Video
Prescription Dosage Warning
Parents are cautioned to check their prescriptions against the label their pharmacies place on their medicine.... View Video
Non-traditional Pet Warning
Families are warned against having exotic pets in homes with children under 5.... View Video
Toxins in the Classroom
Childcare centers with certain toxins can be cleansed by specialized charcoal ventilators.... View Video
Breastfeeding Practices
Experts at the CDC are releasing a new, comprehensive overview of infant feeding practices.... View Video
Eczema
Eczema affects 20 percent of all children; this skin disease can be most troublesome in the summer weather.... View Video
Cerebral Palsy Prevention for Preemies
One of the best known home remedies for sore muscles is proving to be a potent strategy against brain damage in premature infants. Medical reporter Helen Chickering has the re... View Video
Hepatitis B Vaccinations for Newborns
Only about 50 percent of newborns are being vaccinated for hepatitis B before leaving the hospital, despite a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practi... View Video
Chronic Ear Infections Linked to Obesity
Chronic ear infections in childhood could affect your waistline.... View Video
Study of Vaccines and Autism
Most are in agreement that children's vaccines do not cause autism.... View Video
Emotional Behavior Linked to Birth Weight
A new study suggests there may be a link between a baby's birth weight and their emotional behavior as adults. Previous studies have shown that children born at extremely lo... View Video
Vitamin D Deficiency in Kids
Pediatric experts are recommending newborns get double the amount of Vitamin D they currently receive.... View Video
Bisphenol A Report
A government panel has released what it's calling a final report on the chemical ingredient bisphenol A. Research has been done to check for possible reproductive and developm... View Video
Birth Defects Warning
A new study warns women who have diabetes and get pregnant that they are MANY times more likely to have a child with birth defects.... View Video
Picking a Pediatrician
Experts weigh in on the process of picking the right pediatrician for you and your child.... View Video
Breastfeeding
A majority of American women breastfeed, but most do not do it long enough to meet federal recommendations.... View Video
Baby Going Green
Are "organic" and "eco-friendly" baby products really making a difference? Or are they just buzzwords amidst the latest trend?... View Video
Rotovirus Vaccine
Early reports are showing a decrease in the fatal infant disease, rotovirus.... View Video
Recommended Vaccinations
The C-D-C's advisory committee on immunization practices has recommended two combo-vaccines that could significantly cut the number of shots children need. The panel recommend... View Video
Allergies to Vaccines
Researchers have developed a way to safely vaccinate children who have allergies to vaccines.... View Video
Green Goes with Everything, Pt. 2
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Green Goes with Everything, Pt. 1
This is part one of five in a series about household cleaning products and health in the home.... View Video
Protection Against Asthma
Sending infants to daycare appears to give them added protection against asthma.... View Video
Contaminated Milk
Adrian Mong reports contaminated milk has sickened thousands of children in China.... View Video
Whooping Cough
Cases of whooping cough in children are rising each year, raising concerns about adults' health. A new vaccine is available to boost immunization in older Americans.... View Video
Vaccination Concerns
Some parents are concerned that vaccinating their children may lead to autism. Others, however, are not so sure.... View Video
Swimming
Many parents are discovering the numerous benifits of enrolling their children in swim lessons while still very young. Swimming can even aid a child's physical development dur... View Video
Vitamin D Deficiency in Kids
Studies show kids are not getting the bone-building vitamin D that they need.... View Video
Allergy Free Grocery Store
A new grocery store offers parents detailed listings of what is or is not in the products for sale; a great relief for parents of allergy-stricken children.... View Video
Breastfeeding Benefit
New research shows that the benefits of breast milk may differ by gender.... View Video
Baby Sign Language
Parents are taking their infants to specialized centers where they can learn forms of communication other than talking.... View Video
Virus Alert
A specific virus that targets newborns has been making its rounds this year.... View Video
C-Section Link to Childhood Allergies
Studies show babies born via c-section may be more prone to allergies than vaginally born babies.... View Video
Kids and Cold Medicine
Telling your child their medicine is "candy" can be a fatal mistake.... View Video
Pediatric Cancer
Doctors are studying childhood cancer to see in what regions it is most commonly found.... View Video
Underweight Babies
Studies suggest that the increase in vitro and other fertility treatments is leading to a rise in underweight births.... View Video
Co-Sleeping
Parents who let their children sleep with them are not likely to get a good night's sleep.... View Video
Cloth Diapers
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Water Warning for Babies
Doctors recommend NOT giving your infant water until they are at least 6 months old.... View Video
Importance of Sleep for Kids
Kids that get enough sleep at night perform better in school and socially.... View Video
Effect on Earnings of Families with Autistic Children
Parents with autistic children are more likely to face adversity and difficult decisions in the workplace. A new study finds families with an autistic child earn 14-percent ... View Video
Autism
Robert Bazell reports on autism, the myserious disorder that leaves children unable to have normal social interactions. Researchers have been trying to learn more about the c... View Video
Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk in Babies
Big babies have an increased risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis.... View Video
Painful Procedures for Babies in Intensive Care
Infants in the NICU undergo painful procedures, yet few are given anesthesia.... View Video
Beneficial Bacteria
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Brain Reactions to Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding triggers a series of brain reactions that create a feeling of love and trust between a mother and baby.... View Video
Weight Gain of Children in Child Care
Children who are cared for by someone other than their parents may gain more weight.... View Video
Hot Car Death Prevention
Lindsay Wilcox reports on a device designed to prevent children being left in hot cars. Baby Alert International claims there are about 35 hot car deaths a year in the US.... View Video
High Blood Pressure Related to Birth Weight
Small babies are more likely to have heart defects that can cause high blood pressure as adults.... View Video
Video Doctor Visit
New technology allows patients to video chat with their doctor, avoiding the annoying visits.... View Video
Smiling Babies
Brain scans show when mothers see their babies smile, it not only melts their heart but also boosts their mood!... View Video
Subway Breastfeeding
In New York, dozens of mothers are protesting for the right to breastfeed in public. Non-mothers are divided on whether public breastfeeding bothers them or not.... View Video
Allergy Gene
Researchers have found microscopic cells responsible for allergic reactions. Called Mast Cells, they start a chain reaction of symptoms when triggered.... View Video
Hemangioma
A baby's weight at birth is linked to their risk for hemangioma, a common type of birthmark.... View Video
Green Goes with Everything, Pt. 3
This is part three of five in a series about household cleaning products and health in the home.... View Video
BPA
Robert Bazell reports on more evidence that some of those millions of plastic bottles we use everyday could be hazardous to our health.... View Video
A Late Christmas
A long-delayed Christmas celebration at Grandma's house was finally held for a five year old cancer patient. The festivities had been put on hold until little Colyn McDaniel w... View Video
Flat Head Babies
Putting children 'back to sleep' does help reduce SIDS cases, but it may increase the risk for a misshapen head!... View Video
Indoor Air
The quality of the air in your home may matter more to your health than outdoor air.... View Video
Flu Coinfections
Lately, infants who develop the flu have also been developing staph infections.... View Video
Green Goes with Everything, Pt. 4
This is part four of five in a series about household cleaning products and health in the home.... View Video
Green Goes with Everything, Pt. 5
This is part five of five in a series about household cleaning products and health in the home.... View Video
Vitamin D Guidelines
Pediatric experts are recommending newborns get double the amount of Vitamin D they currently receive.... View Video