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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 recommended the vaccine pentacel, ... View Video

Vaccine Allergies

Researchers have developed a way to safely vaccinate children who have allergies to vaccines.... View Video

Green Goes with Everything, Pt. 2

This is part two of five in a series about household cleaning products and health in the home.... View Video

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

Daycare Asthma

Sending infants to daycare appears to give them added protection against asthma.... View Video

China 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 during formative years.... View Video

Vitamin D Kids

Studies show kids are not getting the bone-building vitamin D that they need.... View Video

Allergy Food 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 breastmilk's benefits may differ by gender.... View Video

Asthma

Parents with asthmatic children need to pay attention to different factors.... 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

Baby Virus

A specific virus that targets newborns has been making its rounds this year.... View Video

C-Section 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

Kids Healthcare

A survey shows the quality of healthcare throughout the country.... 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

Moms are going back to the good old days-- in style! Cloth diapers are making a cost-saving comeback.... View Video

Water Babies

Doctors recommend NOT giving your infant water until they are at least 6 months old.... View Video

Kid Sleep

Kids that get enough sleep at night perform better in school and socially.... View Video

Autism Income

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 less than those with a ty... 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 cause, and now there may b... View Video

Baby Arthritis

Big babies have an increased risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis.... View Video

Baby Pain

Infants in the NICU undergo painful procedures, yet few are given anesthesia.... View Video

Beneficial Bacteria

Children who carry the bacteria for a common stomach bug may be protected against asthma.... View Video

Breastfeed Brain

Breastfeeding triggers a series of brain reactions that create a feeling of love and trust between a mother and baby.... View Video

Child Care Weight

Children who are cared for by someone other than their parents may gain more weight.... View Video

Child Minder

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

MRSA Infection

New research indicates symptoms of MRSA can appear a year after the infecion was originally detected.... View Video

Newborn Heart

Small babies are more likely to have heart defects that can cause high blood pressure as adults.... View Video

Doctor Visit

ew technology allows patients to video chat with their doctor, avoiding the annoying visits.... View Video

Shy 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 low birth weights often hav... 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

Autism Vaccines

Most are in agreement that children's vaccines do not cause autism.... View Video

Baby Blues

Researchers in Georgia may have identified the cause of post-partum depression.... 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

Bisphenol 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 developmental effects to humans e... View Video

Baby Proofing

Experts show the important and easy ways to "baby-proof" the house.... 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

Breastfeeding

A majority of American women breastfeed, but most do not do it long enough to meet federal recommendations.... 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 was feeling better.... View Video

Diabetes Warning Moms

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

Ear Infection Obesity

Chronic ear infections in childhood could affect your waistline.... 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

Newborn Hepatitis

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 Practice that all newborns be v... View Video

Picking a Pediatrician

Experts weigh in on the process of picking the right pediatrician for you and your child.... View Video

Preemie Salts

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 results of a cross country ... View Video

Kids Skin for Summer

Eczema affects 20 percent of all children; this skin disease can be most troublesome in the summer weather.... View Video

Feeding Habits

Experts at the CDC are releasing a new, comprehensive overview of infant feeding practices.... 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

School Toxins

Childcare centers with certain toxins can be cleansed by specialized charcoal ventilators.... View Video

Unhealthy Pets

Families are warned against having exotic pets in homes with children under 5.... View Video

Vitamin D Kids

Pediatric experts are recommending newborns get double the amount of Vitamin D they currently receive.... View Video

Wrong Dose

Parents are cautioned to check their prescriptions against the label their pharmacies place on their medicine.... View Video

Cord Blood Transplant

A young child, diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a child, is saved by the umbilical cells of his younger brother.... View Video

Food Allergies

The CDC reports that since 1997, children's food allergies are up 18%.... View Video

Vitamin D Guidelines

Pediatric experts are recommending newborns get double the amount of Vitamin D they currently receive.... View Video

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