The FDA has approved a vaccine that protects against nine forms of human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV infection can lead to cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancer. Previous versions of HPV vaccines protected against only four form of the virus.
Chronic lack of sleep and sleep-related breathing problems in children may increase the risk that they will be obese later in life. This finding comes from data collected over 15 years on almost 1,900 English children.
A seven-year-old girl in France swallowed a teaspoon of the popular hair loss treatment and was hospitalized with a dangerously fast heartbeat and low blood pressure.
A new treatment for children with sickle cell anemia has been found to be so successful that a clinical trial of the drug was stopped. The results clearly showed that hydroxyurea therapy is safe and effective and that it can reduce the risk of stroke in these …
American kids are seeing fewer television commercials for sodas and other sugary drinks, but kids are still seeing sales messages through social media, product placement, and in other ways.
Parents, if you’re worried that your son or daughter may be involved in risky sexual activities more after an HPV vaccination, then this new study may reduce your fears somewhat.
