Children

Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women
Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness
Diet Soda, Sodium Tied to Kidney Trouble: Studies
Veggies in Pregnancy Lowers Child's Diabetes Risk
Health Tip: Choosing a Safe Halloween Costume
Smog Tougher on the Obese
Want Leaner Kids? Parents May Need to Tow the Line
Health Tip: Help Prevent Childhood Migraines
Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
Health Tip: When Bedwetting Signals Another Problem
Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye
Gum Disease May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk
Health Tip: Is Your Child's Backpack Too Heavy?
Take the Load Off Your Child's Back
Teen Athletes Sleep Better Than Couch Potatoes
Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
Health Tip: Your Child Must Wear a Bike Helmet
Health Tip: Children Need Exercise, Too
Ont. police advise swimmers to stay away from waterfalls after Muskoka drownings
Child Car Seat Warning
Young Kids' Screen Time May Raise Blood Pressure
Sedentary Kids May Take Longer to Fall Asleep
Perception May Affect Drinking by College Students
Health Tip: Negative Body Image Can Affect Your Health
Spit for science: Novel exhibit at Ontario Science Centre collects kids' spit
Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever
H20 is drink No. 1: Water keeps you hydrated and is calorie free
Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
Health Tip: Keep Feet Healthy This Summer
Talk With Kids, Not At Them
Have Fun - But Be Safe - This Summer
Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test
Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk
Excess body weight predicts development of low self esteem in kids: StatsCan
Breast-Feeding Boosts Child's School Performance
Health Tip: Always Hungry?
For Every Blow to the Head, Quick Action Is Urged
Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn
As Sleep Improves, Grades Seem to Go Up
Health Tip: Choosing Baby's Changing Table
Health Tip: Avoid Germs From a Petting Zoo
Summer Fun Need Not Be Hazardous
Health Tip: Bike Safely
Wear Sunscreen for Lifelong Benefits
Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Health Tip: Stay Safe at the Amusement Park
Too Many Bouncers Make Trampolines More Dangerous
Ontario to pay for meningococcal vaccine, starting in September
Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems
Young hockey players, parents lack knowledge about concussions: study
Health Tip: Taking Care of a Tick Bite
Mom and Baby Alike May Benefit From Exercise
Tips to stay safe, share the road properly while cycling this summer
After Concussion, Follow-Up Visit a Must
Hearing Loss Prevention for Teens
Ladders, Swings and More Can Cause Peril
So you're a parent now? You can still work out and instill healthy habits early
Health Tip: When Children Stutter
Health Tip: Help Prevent Sunburn
More Kids Being Hurt by Falling Furniture
What May Be Causing Your Child's Headaches
Use good hand hygiene not masks to prevent swine flu spread, experts say
Public Health Agency of Canada issues warning against travel to Mexico
Tim Hortons Hepatitis
Binge Drinking May Damage Teens' Brains
Exercise During Pregnancy May Help Baby
Family Ties May Help Prevent Teen Suicide
Dietary Changes Shield Latino Teens From Diabetes
Breathe Easier Knowing Spring's Pollen Triggers
Asperger Syndrome Tied to Low Cortisol Levels
Health Tip: Calming Chickenpox
Newly Pregnant Smokers Have a 15-Week Window to Quit
Helmet Standards
Overweight Preschoolers Raise Their Heart Disease Risk
Kids' Risks Increase When Parents Are Bipolar
Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids' Asthma Risk
Seeing booze tippled in film or TV ads can boost viewers' consumption: study
TV Watching Doesn't Fast-Track Baby's Skills
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection?
Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking
Study finds association between lyrics with degrading sex, early sexual experience
When toddlers point a lot, more words will follow, study suggests
Teen TV Time Tied to Adult Depression
Kids Who Spend More Time Outdoors Have Better Vision
Cell Phones, Traffic a Deadly Combo for Kids
Ontario Smoking Ban
Can't lose that stubborn weight? Blame your childhood diet: research
Diet, Exercise Cuts Kids' Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
VapoRub may vex airways of little children, new study suggests
Health Warning Fish
More 'Screen Time' Linked to Poor Fitness in Girls
Cigarette smoke smell may be latest front in anti-smoking fight (Third-Hand-Smoke)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries
Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby
Health Tip: Easing Fear in Children
Health Canada says children under 6 shouldn't get cough and cold medication
Magnets in Kids' Toys Pose Broad Dangers
Health Canada recalls more toys because of lead concern
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes
Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids
Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids
Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons
Safety group issues toy warning; urges parents to watch for choking hazards
Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
Parents asked to destroy necklaces given out at Toronto Santa Claus parade
Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
Young adults damaging hearing with poor MP3 player listening habits
Fat kids have arteries of 45 year olds, American Heart Association meeting told
Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half
Family Halloween Safety Can Be Fiendishly Simple
Candy Warning
Don't Lose Sight of Halloween Safety
Kids Who Drink Before 15 Face Poor Health as Adults
Family Flu Shots Protect Babies Before Leaving Hospital
Lead Toys – Health Canada Recall
Health Tip: Quit Smoking During Pregnancy
Secondhand Smoke Worse for Children
High-Risk Kids, Diabetics Need Regular Blood Pressure Checks
Ottawa to ban baby bottles containing controversial chemical
Flu Can Be Deadly for Young Victims
Nerf Toy Recall
Microwaves a Menace for Young Kids
Bedroom Fan Cuts SIDS Risk by 72%
E Coli Lettuce
Lead Toys
Some children exposed to second hand smoke show dependence, says study
Allergy Alert
Health Tip: Does Your Child Need a Nap?
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls cookies because of China’s tainted milk scandal
Get kids to like veggies by growing small vegetable garden
Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk
Nasal Insulin Won't Shield At-Risk Kids From Diabetes
Some Simplicity brand cribs not to be used, company advises (Crib-Recall)
More Kids Getting Kidney Stones
School-Based Efforts Boost Kids' Fruit, Vegetable Intake
Health Tip: Apply Bug Spray the Right Way
Health Tip: Stay Safe on the School Bus
Health Canada issues warning about balloon blowing kits sold at CNE
Kids' Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First
Health Tip: Know the Signs of Concussion
Number of Ont. kids dying in bike accidents halved after helmet law enacted
Health Tip: When Your Child Worries
Home Smoking Ban Keeps Teens From Lighting Up
Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School
Pack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
HEALTH Meat Warning
Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years
Health Tip: Keep Baby From Heat Rash
Kids Who Sleep Poorly at Risk for Being Overweight
Health Tip: Diet Key to Diabetes Risk
Panel suggests cutting fluoride levels in water, children's toothpaste
Health Tip: Prevent Dehydration
Health Tip: Staying Emotionally Healthy
Health Tip: Why You Should Wash Your Hands
Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol
Ontario to invest $741 million in diabetes treatment and prevention
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe in the Crib
Ontario to supply Type 1 diabetics with insulin pump: Report
Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke
Toronto Public Health urges parents to limit children's cellphone use
Elbow Injuries on Rise Among Young Athletes
Health Tip: Keep Stitches Clean and Dry
Tips for parents on combating 'kid sickness'
Health Tip: Keep Teeth in Tip-Top Shape
Health Tip: Safety on Wheels
Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers
Health Tip: Prevent Falls From Windows
Health Tip: Swing Set Safety
Health Tip: Don't Overdo Fast Food
Cancer Society calls for ban on flavoured cigarillos, favoured by some teens
Big, Well-Balanced Breakfast Aids Weight Loss
Get in Step With Summer Foot Care
Health Tip: Prevent Infection After Circumcision
Health Tip: Calming Your Fear of the Dentist
Health Tip: Colicky Baby?
Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease
Health Survey Screen Obesity
Health Tip: Lawn Mowing Safety
Health Tip: Back Pain in Children
Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children
Hockey Injuries
St. John's Wort Doesn't Work for ADHD
Health Tip: Muscle Sprains and Strains
Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
'21 for 21': A Deadly Binge Drinking Ritual on College Campuses
Health Tip: Poison Ivy Rash
Sleep: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids' Diabetes Risk
Health Tip: Recovering From an Injury
Kids just wanna have fun, says prof in face of declining sports participation
Health Tip: Diarrhea in Children
Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Burns
Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma
Health Tip: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
Health Tip: Soothing a Child's Sunburn
Just Like Skin, Eyes Can 'Burn' in Strong Sun
Health Tip: Listen to Your Child's Breathing
Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Risks in Children
Health Tip: Heart-Healthy Diet Should Start in Infancy
Health Tip: What Your Bones Need
Heart Disease Starts Early in Life
Health Tip: Talking to Your Dentist
Teen exercise protects against breast cancer later in life
Health Tip: Baby's Transition From Liquid Diet
Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?
Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
Health Tip: If Your Child is a Vegetarian
Harsh parenting linked to aggressive behaviour among youth: study
Nintendo pins, storage bins recalled over lead levels, Dora P J's over fire hazard
Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Lip Balms and Glosses May Boost Skin Cancer Risks
65-year-old 'Canada's Food Guide' now available in 10 more languages
Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
Larger Skin Lesions More Likely to Be Melanoma
Exercise Plays Role in Recovery From Sports Injuries
Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Helps Kids Deal With Loss
Health Tip: After Your Medical Appointment
Health Tip: What Could Be Causing Your Acne?
Ontario passes law banning most foods containing trans fats from schools
Health Tip: Taking Kids on the Road
Children with cancer: An estimated 850 diagnosed this year in Canada
Obesity During Pregnancy Carries Bigger Price Tag
Mother-Child Bond Affects Quality of Conflict Resolution
Ontario adds cystic fibrosis to list of tests for newborns
Health Tip: Potassium-Rich Foods
Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
Glaxo adds warnings of reported psychiatric problems to flu drug Relenza
Young Canadians smoke and bully less, but obesity rates still a concern: report
Gaming may get kids off couch, but it's no sub for real sports, experts say
Health Tip: Help Your Child's Cognitive Development
Health Tip: Stressed Teens
IPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
Study: Smoking doesn't lead to weight loss in teen girls; smoking boys shorter
Health Canada issues warning about specific lot of PediaCol colic drops
Skipping school or work to gamble and feeling guilty could be sign of a problem
Don't eat decorated eggs if they're unrefrigerated for too long: Health Canada
Toddler Juices Recall
Health Tip: Canker Sores
TV Could Be Disrupting Your Kid's Sleep
Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds
Restricting TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight
Obese Children Face More Complications During Surgery
Health Tip: Depression in Children
Health Tip: Watch For Frostbite
Friends, adults can push kids to become psychological bullies: study
Health Tip: Prevent Antibiotic Overuse
Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas With Kids
Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Test Scores
Health Tip: If Your Child Goes to the Hospital
Longer Sleep Cuts Kids' Risk for Weight Problems
Dehydrated Hockey
Baby lotions, shampoos, powders may expose infants to worrisome chemicals
Health Tip: Coping With a Cough
Health Tip: Use Sunscreen Year-Round
Rabies Warning in Southern Ontario
Researchers question benefit of OTC cough remedies, makers say they work
Hookah Smoking as Tough on Lungs as Cigarettes
Smoking in Movies Linked to Kids Lighting Up
Antidepressants may not work as well as first thought, study finds
5 Factors Help Predict Psychosis in Children
Breast Is Best for Reducing Stress
2 products for kids' tummy upset contaminated with microbes: Health Canada
Health Tip: Changing Your Baby's Diaper
Health Tip: Help Baby's Development
Picking the Right Toys Isn't Child's Play
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Fever
Want to Raise a Fruit-and-Veggie Lover? Be Persistent
Kids' Respiratory Virus Season Off and Running
Ontario to ban trans fats from all school cafeterias: McGuinty
Honey Beats Meds at Soothing Kids' Cough
Health Tip: Burping Your New Baby
Choosing Safe Christmas Toys Isn't Child's Play - Expert offers tips to picking out appropriate playthings
Health Tip: Bringing Baby Home
Health Tip: Keep Kids on a Realistic Schedule
Lead in paint forces recall of duck-handled children's umbrellas
Toys R Us pulls Aqua Dots on concern linked to Aussie recall
New U.S. study says lack of sleep may lead to fatter children
Health Tip: The Itch of Chickenpox
A Happy Halloween Means Safety First
Exercise Helps Overweight Youngsters Learn
Smoking and Driving Never Mix - Even with windows open, kids breathe in secondhand smoke, study found
Website shows videos of autistic vs. normal behaviour as guide for parents
Drug Makers Withdraw Cough, Cold Meds for Infants
Drug Plus Psychotherapy Best Treatment for Depressed Teens
Teen substance abuse: Health effects can go beyond a feeling of being wasted
Canadian pediatricians recommend more vitamin D for pregnant, nursing women
Health Tip: Do's and Don'ts While Breastfeeding
More Kids Are Suffering Sports Injuries
Health Tip: Dangers of Sleeping With Baby
Health Tip: Feeding Picky Eaters
Sleeping on Weekends Hurts Kids' Grades
Add Meningitis Shot to Summer Camp To-Do List
Health Tip: Choosing a Baby Formula
More Research That Secondhand Smoke Harms Kids
Health Tip: Playground Safety
Asthma Risk Higher For Infants Who Swim Indoors
Babies Can Discern Languages Through Visual Cues
Health Tip: Symptoms of Ear Infection in Children
Health Tip: Treating Ear Infections in Children
Health Tip: Constipation in Children
Mediterranean Diet Protects Kids From Allergies: Study Suggests
Kids' Head Injury is Often Repeated: Study
Health Tip: Your Child's Development
Exercise in Youth Keeps Hypertension Risk Low
Health Tip: Taking Your Child's Temperature
Pregnant Mom's Smoking Raises Kids' Adult Heart Risk
Know the Signs of Eating Disorders
Health Tip: Is Your Baby Ready for Solid Food?
Health Tip: Is Your Child at Risk for Ear Infections?
Some Programs Can Keep Kids From Smoking
Good Heart Health Habits Should Start in Childhood
Blood Pressure Often Higher in Boys Than Girls
Hormone Imbalance Could Spur Some Bed Wetting
Health Tip: Your Child Needs Regular Eye Exams
Smoking May Boost Problem Drinking in Teens
Health Tip: Ease Your Child's Flu Symptoms
Health Tip: Watch What Your Child Drinks
Teen Smoking Quadruples Asthma Risk
Health Tip: Your Child's Pacifier
Health Tip: Keep Children Away From Secondhand Smoke
Health Tip: Prepare Your Child for Surgery
Health Tip: After Tonsillectomy
Health Tip: Piercing Your Child's Ears
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?
Health Tip: Living With An Autistic Child
Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Croup?
Health Tip: Prevent Bedwetting
Health Tip: Teething Suggestions
Health Tip: Know the Signs of Anorexia
Health Tip: Take Care of Those Braces
Pacifiers Can Ease Parents' Minds, Too
Health Tip: Food Sensitivities in Infants
Health Tip: Help Your Child Get a Good Night's Sleep
Migraines More Common in Overweight Kids