Tag: children

How to keep children safe from common Fourth of July burn injuries

Many popular Fourth of July activities can lead to burn injuries. Health experts say simple safety steps can help protect children.

Do school mobile phone bans work? New data provides the first answers

Many schools have introduced mobile phone bans to improve students' well-being, but do they actually work?

Warning labels and ad restrictions led to fewer overweight children

New research findings show that policy measures targeting unhealthy foods can make a difference in children's weight.

As children’s mental health struggles rise, experts point to one solution

As concerns about children's mental health grow, experts say grandparents may have a bigger role to play than many families realize.

Test identified 90 percent of children with autism in new study

A new study suggests that substances found in urine may reveal signs of autism in children.

New mothers often neglect their own meals, study finds

A Swedish study shows that many women do not focus on their own eating habits after giving birth.