Insurance Alone Isn't Enough To Make Sure Kids Get Eye Exams
The lower the household income, the less likely it is for children to receive needed eye exams. The income effect was independent of insurance status, a study found.
Children's Health
New Zika Outbreak Hits Popular Tourist Destination Of Miami Beach
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded its advice to travelers, advising pregnant women to avoid parts of Miami Beach where the Zika virus is spreading.
Parents Feel Better About HPV Shots For Preteens If They Can Opt Out
The HPV vaccine prevents cancer, but in a survey most parents said they don't want it to be required for school. They're much happier with a mandate if they're given an opportunity to opt out.
Falls From Strollers And Baby Carriers Can Cause Serious Injuries
Though they're generally safe, strollers and baby carriers are associated with thousands of trips to the emergency room for very young children. Falls are more common than you might think.
A Surprising Theory About Jamaica's Amazing Running Success
How did a modestly-sized, developing country become dominant in sprinting?
Abuse In Childhood Raises The Risk Of Early Death For Women
The link isn't definite, but it matches other research that suggests that difficult experiences in childhood affect physical health years down the line. Just how that happens remains a mystery.
California Court Helps Kids By Healing Parents' Addictions
A special court in Sacramento, Calif., aims to keep families together by getting treatment for parents who have substance abuse problems, instead of sending off their kids to foster care.
Conjoined Twins In Syria Evacuated From Rebel Stronghold
Syrian aid workers evacuated a set of twins — joined at the chest and abdomen — from a besieged suburb to the capital Damascus. Activists hope the evacuation will lead to life-saving surgery abroad.
Study Says FluMist Vaccine Does Indeed Work, Contradicting CDC
In June, the CDC said the popular nasal flu vaccine isn't effective based on its use in U.S. children. But a new Canadian study says that it does indeed work. It's not at all clear who's right.
Federal State Of Emergency Over Lead-Laced Water Ends In Flint, Mich.
The federal state of emergency in Flint, Mich. expires today, as the city continues to navigate a public health crisis caused by lead-laced water.