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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
Childhood Obesity
Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports that childhood obesity is not only a concern in the United States....it is also a problem in China. In fact, the number of obese children has risen 156 percent in the past ... 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
School Beverages
The second School Beverage Guidelines report has been released, and it appears the number of calorie-ridden beverages in schools is dropping fast.... View Video
Reattached Hand
A young girl's hand is reattached after a terrible accident with a jump rope.... View Video
MCAD Testing
Twenty-five percent of children with M-Cad, a fatty acid oxidation disorder, die from their first illness.... View Video
Brain Tumor
A new study identifies a brain pathway involved in the develop of pediatric brain cancer.... 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
The Lighter Weigh
A doctor has developed an easy-to-follow guide for children to eat better and avoid obesity.... 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
Splenectomy
A new surgery the removes the spleen through the belly button leaves no scars and is gaining popularity. Dr. Sanjeev Dutta at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is the first Doctor in the nation to re... View Video
REM Sleep
Not getting enough sleep could be adding pounds to the waistlines of kids and teens.... 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
911 Girl
A young girl saves her mother three times by dialing 911 and knowing her information.... View Video
Bunk Bed Dangers
Although fun, bunk beds can be dangerous to children if proper safety measures aren't put in place first.... View Video
Clean Classroom
Keeping the classroom clean can prevent student's from missing school due to illness.... View Video
Kids and Cold Medicine
Telling your child their medicine is "candy" can be a fatal mistake.... View Video
Kids Cholesterol
Cholesterol can be hereditary, but kids can do something to make sure bad cholesterol doesn't haunt them later.... View Video
Pediatric Cancer
Doctors are studying childhood cancer to see in what regions it is most commonly found.... View Video
Kids Juice
Kids seem to be getting too much sugar and not enough milk, according to a new study.... View Video
Co-Sleeping
Parents who let their children sleep with them are not likely to get a good night's sleep.... View Video
Cookie Crumbles
Fruits and veggies have finally ousted the cookie as the number one snack among kids.... View Video
Diabetes Birthday
Children's birthdays could determine if they are at risk of developing type 1 diabetes.... View Video
Tooth Grinding
Studies seem to show that children who grind their teeth at night perform poorly in school.... View Video
Pollution Allergies
Children who live near major highways may be at risk for more severe allergies.... View Video
Kids Blood Pressure
Studies show the risk of high blood pressure later in life can be detected as early as childhood.... 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
Beneficial Bacteria
Children who carry the bacteria for a common stomach bug may be protected against asthma.... View Video
Bully Effect
People who are bullied are at risk for several health problems, but new research finds that the bullies may be worse off.... 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
Childhood Obesity
Tom Costello reports on a new study regarding childhood obesity and exercise.... View Video
Crypto
Dallas County, Texas officials are looking into the possibility a young girl may have died because of a waterborne parasite. A number of pools have been shut down to be hyper-chlorinated in hopes of ... View Video
Diabetes Camp
Camp Aurora is a place where diabetic kids can meet others with the same condition.... View Video
Asthma Camp
A summer camp for asthmatic children helps them cope with their disease. Camp Asthmacadabra was founded out of tragedy; but the results over the past decade have been inspiring.... View Video
Hot Playgrounds
Extremely hot playground equipment can be extremely harmful to young children. Temperatures reach as high as 166 degrees and can cause serious second degree burns.... View Video
Kid Sleep Surgery
The number of children getting their tonsils removed is on the rise. It's not to treat tonsils, but sleep apnea. Children who have had their tonsils removed report better sleep at night and improved ... View Video
Kids Vitamins
Pediatricians are finding that kids who take vitamins and minerals like Omega-3 help them focus and also cope with food allergies. Omega-3 and other supplements are controversial amongst pediatrician... View Video
MRSA Infection
New research indicates symptoms of MRSA can appear a year after the infecion was originally detected.... View Video
Doctor Visit
ew technology allows patients to video chat with their doctor, avoiding the annoying visits.... View Video
Riptide Safety
When visiting the beach, swimmers must be cautious of deadly riptides. Knowing what to do when caught in a riptide is vital for the swimmer's safety.... View Video
Safer Swing
Some say that metal bats are dangerous and should be banned for children's games. And now regulators in states and cities across the country are paying attention.... View Video
Secondhand TV
Second hand smoke can be just as dangerous as lighting up; now new research suggests the same may be true for TV!... View Video
Summer Nutrition
Research shows kids tend to gain weight during the summer as the eating schedule provided by school fades away, and hot dogs and ice cream fill the shelves.... View Video
Tiki Juice
It may look like apple juice- but certain tiki torch oils are causing people of all ages to make a fatal mistake.... View Video
Toy Safety Bill
A new bill on toy safety will be passed, creating new safe measures for children. Among the new safety measures: stricter limits on lead and testing of toys before they hit the markets.... View Video
Under the Rug
Those with severe asthma would do well to look to their carpet as the source. For one family, however, this proved more difficult than expected.... View Video
Whooping Cough
Denton County's seen a surge of whooping cough cases this year --132 so far -- more than in all of 2007. Five of the cases have been among infants. Tarrant and Dallas county are also on pace to break... View Video
ADHD Heart Test
Doctors are unsure whether ADHD medication causes heart problems or that heart problems cause ADHD.... 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
Back to School Anxiety
Doctors say it's normal for children to have back to school anxiety; but prolonged anxiety could be a sign of something more serious.... View Video
Best Lunch Bag
A study of children's lunch bags reveals certain features parents should keep an eye out for when getting their kids ready for the new school year.... 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
Blind Rodeo
Two young, blind girls are offered the chance to live their dream: to perform in a rodeo. The girls will compete in various competitions to showcase their talents.... 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
Pediatric Cancer Gene
Researchers have identified a gene linked to a common childhood cancer.... View Video
Ear Infection Obesity
Chronic ear infections in childhood could affect your waistline.... View Video
FDA Flu Shots
The FDA has approved this year's seasonal flu vaccine. The vaccine will be completely reformulated, including three new strains of the virus suspected to cause the most illness this year.... View Video
Fever Seizures
Children who suffer seizures when they have high fevers do not carry an increased risk for death.... View Video
Flu Kids
Every parent knows it- the healthy child you drop off at the daycare or school may not be the one you pick up later.... View Video
Kindergarten Math
Full-day kindergarten programs give students a math advantage over students who attend half-day programs, but that benefit disappears by third-grade.... View Video
Immigrant Exercise
Immigrant children are less likely to exercise than those born in the U.S.... View Video
Indoor Air
The quality of the air in your home may matter more to your health than outdoor air.... View Video
Innercity Asthma
Doctors warn that stress from living in busy and dangerous innercity environments may lead some children to develop asthma.... View Video
Jessie Homecoming
After having the right half of her brain removed, Jessie has embarked on a remarkable road to recovery. Once unable to move her left side, Jessie can now walk and move like other girls her age.... View Video
Kid Cholesterol
New research shows that high-cholesterol prevention should begin as early as childhood.... View Video
Kid Vision
Children who have been diagnosed with learning disabilites may really suffer from an undiagnosed vision problem. It is important that parents take their children for regular vision check-ups.... View Video
Kids Meals
Jinah Kim reports the Center for Science in the Public Interest has reviewed the nutritional quality of kids meals at more than a dozen popular resteraunt chains. They found many of the food selection... View Video
Measles
The Center for Disease Control reported a significant spike in measles cases in the U.S. Robert Bazell reports on what this says about parents, vaccinations, and fears about autism.... View Video
MMR Vaccine
For the past decade, it has been thought that children vaccinated with the measels vaccine were at risk for autism. But new research may prove otherwise.... View Video
Peapod Food Calculator
A new website helps parents of children with food allergies or other food restrictions make healthy choices. Doreen Gentzler reports.... View Video
Pediatric Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association now recommends some children wear portable blood pressure monitors to help catch the condition early.... View Video
Pediatric Cholesterol
Researchers say a major change in lifestyle needs to happen in order to stop high cholesterol during childhood.... View Video
Pediatric Heart
In an experimental study, researchers successfully completed three infant heart transplants using organs from babies who died from cardiovascular causes.... 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
Breakfast Cereal
Kevin Tibbles reports on a study regarding the amount of sugar in the cereal that you give your children.... View Video
Child Clothes
A special brand of children's clothing is designed especially for children with skin allergies.... View Video
Childhood Asthma Link
Many cases of adult-onset asthma can be linked to symptoms that began in childhood.... View Video
Childhood Diabetes
Maria Menounos reports on childhood diabetes, as one in three children born today will get the disease someday.... View Video
Cold Medicine
Robert Bazell reports on at what age should children get cough and cold medicines...and if they are safe and effective.... View Video
Cough Medicine Labels
FDA standards for children and cold medicine has been updated and enforced by pharmacutical companies.... 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
Halloween Allergies
Halloween is fun for most candy-loving kids, but for children with food allergies the night can be extra scary.... View Video
Kids Cough Medicines
Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira on new information about giving cough medicine to small children.... View Video
Kids Flu Shots
A new study suggests giving flu shots to kids under the age of five may not prevent hospilizations or doctor visits for the flu.... View Video
Olympic Diver Asthma
Despite her respiratory disease, a young girl pursues her Olympic dreams.... View Video
Reading Obesity
Could reading a book be a new treatment for childhood obesity? Duke researchers say yes, and they have the data to back their claim.... View Video
School Toxins
Childcare centers with certain toxins can be cleansed by specialized charcoal ventilators.... View Video
Teddy Bear Clinic
Kindergartners are taught the basics of good, physical health through their teddy bears.... View Video
Unhealthy Pets
Families are warned against having exotic pets in homes with children under 5.... View Video
Video Game Kids
A new study shows that time spent playing video games may not actually be bad for a child's health.... View Video
Vitamin D Kids
Pediatric experts are recommending newborns get double the amount of Vitamin D they currently receive.... View Video
Wheezing Asthma
Children who wheeze when they have a common cold early in life are more likely to develop asthma.... View Video
Wrong Dose
Parents are cautioned to check their prescriptions against the label their pharmacies place on their medicine.... View Video
Chemical Kids
Halloween costume shopping is now a bit trickier for parents who are worried about flame retardants.... 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
Ecoli Cases
Health departments find that sporadic cases of ecoli are not uncommon in schools.... View Video
Furnace Poisoning
Malfunctioning furnaces can be a deadly cause of carbon monoxide poisoning.... View Video
Height Therapy
Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on a new study for treating exceptionally short children with a growth hormone.... View Video
Kids Insurance
Nearly three percent of US children aren't covered by insurance, yet they have at least one parent who is.... View Video
Salmonella Outbreak
An outbreak of salmonella in several preschools is leaving concerned parents and school leaders scratcing their heads as to how it got there.... View Video
Sick Kids
Noroviruses are fairly common but highly contagious; it's an unpleasent bug that finds its way quickly through schools all over the country.... View Video
Teen Athlete Diets
A new eating plan encourages parents to feed their athletic children lean meats, greens, and carbs to stay in the game.... View Video
YMCA Fights Obesity
One YMCA is using everything from cycles to Nintendo Wii systems to help patrons lose weight and stay healthy.... View Video