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Facebook Agrees to Upgrade Safety Measures States pressure social site to increase protections for minors.
Illinois Wants 'Blow' Energy Drink Pulled High-caffeine drink glorifies drug culture, AG charges.
Hanna Montana Photo Flap Part of a Trend Sexualizing of 'tweens' a disturbing development.
Safety Agency Waits 16 Months to Recall Lead-Laden Key Chains Ohio university professor documents problem; agency drags its feet.
Mercury Exposure, Autism Linked In Study Texas study is first to show link between autism and distance from mercury source.
Manufacturer Comes to the Rescue of One Kids Quarters Customer No such luck for other customers of bankrupt furniture retailer.
Congress May Regulate 'Tough Love' Boot Camps for Troubled Kids Witnesses tell of abuses, deaths at unregulated camps.
Heart Tests Needed for ADHD Children Stimulant drugs can affect heart, blood pressure.
Children Abused in Unregulated 'Boot Camps,' Critic Charges Congress sets hearing on 'tough love' camps.
Wal-Mart Bans BPA, Other Retailers Likely to Follow Studies link the chemical to possible hormonal changes.
Study: Children Should Not Take Antihistamines for Chronic Cough Side effects outweigh benefits in many cases.
Little Satisfaction for Kids Quarters Customers Bankrupt furniture retailer leaves gaping holes in consumers' budgets.
New Mint May Reduce Cavities In Kids In test, all-natural substance cut cavities 62%.
Study: Gymnastics Lands Thousands in the ER Interest in the sport spikes during the Olympics.
Researcher: Cell Phones 'More Dangerous Than Smoking' Millions of deaths could result over the long term.
Contraceptive Pill May Help Conception Birth control pills may have the reverse effect.
FDA Warns against Fetal 'Keepsake' Images, Heartbeat Monitors Procedures expose unborn infants to unnecessary risks.
New Jersey Investigating College Gossip Site JuicyCampus.com publishes anonymous gossip about students.
Reebok Fined $1 Million for Lead-Laden Bracelets Minneapolis child, 4, died after swallowing pendant.
Pennsylvania Sues Exchange Student Business Operators accused of diverting funds, misleading parents and misrepresenting program.
No Easy Remedy for Imposter Postings on Social Networking Sites Like grafitti, phony postings are offensive but hard to control.
Toddlers Affected Most By Secondhand Smoke at Home Kids set up for heart disease before they're old enough to walk.
SENATE PASSES TOUGH NEW CONSUMER SAFETY BILL Lobbyists wage fierce behind-the-scenes battle to weaken measure.
Active Video Games No Substitute for Exercise Wii's better than nothing, but only a wee bit.
More Flu Shots for Kids CDC committee votes to expand age range despite risk of injury.
Infant Deaths in the Nursery Increasing Toll from cribs, bassinets has risen in recent years.
FDA Approves Nexium for Children Acid reflux drug OK'd for patients 1-11.
Anheuser-Busch, Miller Face 'Alcospeed' Suit Group questions safety of stimulants in alcoholic drinks.
Feds Asked to Probe Student's Death on People to People Tour Organization's advertising and safety claims questioned.
Less Salt, Fewer Soft Drinks? Reducing kids' salt intake could help them cut back on sugary sodas.
Tobacco 'Innovations' Aimed at Younger Smokers Public health groups urge Congress to give FDA power to regulate tobacco.
Next Season's Toys: Technology Meets Hannah Montana oymakers bank on avatars, fuel cells, interactive reptiles.
Toys Safer than Ever, Toy Makers Claim Companies try to get back in the game at annual industry expo.
Toy Industry Needs Import Safety Checklist Safety recalls frighten, repulse consumers, JPMorgan analyst warns.
Study Suggests Cell Phone-Salivary Gland Cancer Link First study to look at long-term cell phone users.
Spanish Language TV Linked To Latino Child Obesity Children bombarded by fast-food commercials.
Toys Getting Safer, Safety Chief Claims CPSC head praises industry efforts, questions Senate bill.
War on Plastic Toys Escalates Toys 'R' Us joins effort to eliminate PVC, phthalates and lead.
New Auto Safety Legislation Aims to Protect Children 'Backovers' account for half of auto fatalities involving children.
Lawmakers Call For Slaughterhouse Probe Safety of school lunch program's meat questioned.
ATV Deaths, Injuries Climbing After 20 years, feds no closer to a solution.
Plastic War Hits The Toy Industry Retailers emptying aisles of toys made with PVC.
Children Face Increased Heart Risks Studies indicate heart disease on the upswing.
Feds Warn of Fire Hazard in Remote-Controlled Airplanes, Helicopters Lithium batteries can overheat and start a fire.
Hazards of Rent-A-Car Child Safety Seats Consumer makes noise about illegal, unsafe seats; gets results.
FDA Issues Botox Warning Complications and deaths noted, especially in children.
Fight Night on TV a Risky Habit If you're hooked on WWF, you may be in trouble.
Groups Warn Baby Bottles Leach Toxic Substance PA leaches from plastic bottles when heated, report argues.
Young TV Wrestling Fans Take More Chances Study finds them more prone to risky, aggressive behavior.
Social Networking Sites Not the Biggest Danger for Teens? Study finds instant messaging, chat rooms more threatening.
Study: Pregnant Women More Forgetful New moms find it hard to do new or difficult tasks.
Study Warns Chemical In Baby Shampoo May Cause Harm Phthalates suspected of damaging male reproductive system.
Schools Drop Burgers From Menu After Downer Cow Scare Humane Society video sparks mad cow fears.
1 Million Evenflo Infant Car Seats Recalled Seats pose 'serious risk' of death or injury.
Feds Revise Child Safety Seat Ratings New guideliness measure ease of use, installation procedures.
Congressional Leaders Send Message to Mattel Company challenged to eliminate lead from its toys.
Student 'Ambassador' Dies Neglected & Alone Minnesota youth died after climbing Mount Fuji on a People to People tour of Japan.
More Bad News about Cough Medicine CDC finds 7,000 children treated in ERs for side effects.
Pet Turtles: Cute But Often Contaminated Small turtles may carry deadly Salmonella, Says FDA.
$30 Million Settlement in Thomas & Friends Suit Company says it has instituted new safety procedures.
Is Nintendo's Wii Really Good Exercise? Study finds health benefits may be oversold.
Saline Nasal Wash Improves Children's Cold Symptoms Snorting a little seawater can help fight the common cold.
Time Running out for Consumer Safety Agency Six-month reprieve expires soon; Congress, White House stalemated.
Study Links Caffeine to Miscarriage Coffee, tea, soda, hot chocolate present risk.
Keeping Teens Safe Online Navigating the treacherous streets of MySpace.
FDA Warns of Cough, Cold Medicine Risk to Children Warning doesn't go far enough, Public Citizen charges.
Parents Warned Camphor Can Be Toxic to Children Camphor not approved for use as cold remedy.
MySpace Agrees To Toughen Security For Young Users Abuse-reporting to be made easier; age verification tools studied.
Feds Find Kids Getting High On Cough Meds Usage levels comparable to LSD, survey finds.
MySpace Harassment Case Takes Odd Turn Localities looking at 'cyber-harassment' laws.
UCLA Researchers Find Autism Gene Evidence comes from families with autistic boys.
Tests Find More Toxic Pet Toys Toxic toys may be hazardous to humans as well as pets.
House Passes Consumer Safety Bill Much tougher measure sits in the Senate.
China Agrees to Stepped-Up Food, Drug Inspections New accord puts more responsibility on China to identify, solve problems.
Children Becoming Prime Identity Theft Targets Victims are often under six years old.
Texas Reins in Santa.com Site agrees to protect children's privacy.
Beware of Lead in Holiday Decorations Christmas lights sold at Target, Wal-Mart may contain lead; Feds defend industry, put blame on parents.
Lead Poisoning Hazard in Sesame Street Toy Medical Kits Illinois tests once again find high lead levels in Fisher-Price toys.
Nintendo Wii: The Buzz Goes On Wii still a most-wanted but hard-to-find gift.
Obama Pledges Doubled Funding for Product Safety Agency Feds say 22 children died in toy-related accidents in 2006.
House Kills Thrill Ride Safety Measure Amusement parks successfully resist federal safety standards.
Vermont Sues Canadian Importer Of Lead Jewelry Some tested jewelry had 556 times the 'safe' level of lead.
Noisy Toys Can Be Dangerous Too Electronic gadgets can quickly damage young ears.
States Challenge R.J. Reynolds Cigarette Ads Cartoon characters promote smoking to young people.
Lead, Arsenic Found in Popular Toys Hannah Montana card pack, Circo baby shoes had high lead levels
Wal-Mart Shoppers Steer Clear of Toys Consumers looking for 'non-chewable' gifts, survey finds.
Texas Sues Kids' Web Sites Sites allegedly collect personal information on children.
Pediatricians Alarmed About 'Wheeled' Shoes Kids can roll right into the emergency room.
Lobbyists Protect Deadly Amusement Park Rides Powerful lobbyists shield the industry from rigorous regulation.
Toy Dangers Not Confined To Lead Even safe toys can be dangerous if broken or mishandled.
Hannah Montana Fans Skip the Scalpers Same-day tickets save the day for Kansas City fans.
Honey May Relieve Children’s Cough Study finds more relief from honey than from cough medicine.
Charities Worry about Recalled Toys Some have stopped accepting toy donations.
States Get Poor Grades on School Food Little progress seen since last year.
Study Measures Impact of Media Violence Violent movies, games 'significantly' increase risk of violent behavior.
New Jersey Finds Recalled Toys In Nine Stores State subpoenas retailers' records to check compliance.
All-Terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play Deaths nearly double in last decade, study finds.
Safety Chief Junkets as States Take the Lead Back Home State enforce safety laws while CPSC's Nancy Nord visits Japan.
No Seat Belt Requirement for School Buses Belts offer 'marginal' benefits, safety czars decree.
Retailers Remove Lead-Tainted Jewelry after NY Probe Michaels, Family Dollar, Big Lots agree to stricter standards.
Experts Offer Toy-Buying Safety Tips How to identify and avoid hazardous toys.
California Sues 20 Toy Companies Suit alleges unlawful levels of lead in toys.
Kmart Removes Lead-Encrusted 'Lead-Free' Jewelry Tests find high levels of lead in many samples.
College Students Warned Against Credit Card Trap Cards promoted heavily to students but hazards outweigh benefits.
Sony: Dust Voids PlayStation 3 Warranty Dust damage falls under 'Act of God' clause, Sony claims.
Group Warns Of 10 Worst Toys Of 2007 Toxins, sharp objects, ingestion hazards galore.
Record Amount Of Flu Vaccine On Hand No reason not to get a flu shot this year.
ADHD: Cultural Phenomenon or Genetic Disorder? Are children treated with Ritalin helped or harmed by the treatment?
'Date Rape' Toy Beads Recalled Toy beads contain same ingredients as powerful 'date rape' drug.
More Lead-Laden Toys Recalled Latest spate of recalls not likely to be the last.
People to People Invites Dead Girl ... Again Student tour organization still using direct mail lists to sell its trips.
Fisher-Price Recalls Kitchen Toys Expensive Fisher-Price kitchen toys pose a choking hazard.
White House Presents Its Consumer Safety Proposals Cool response to Bush plan on Capitol Hill, where rival measures are already pending.
More Sleep Time May Cut Child Obesity Exercise and diet not the only factors, study confirms.
Manhunt 2: Pushing the Limit of Gore and Violence Video games deliver new levels of realism and sadism.
Industry Paid For Safety Chief’s Trips Revelations add to pressure for Nord's resignation.
Ticket Brokers Pony Up Hannah Montana Tickets Missouri suit nets free tickets for needy kids.
Kids’ Cough Medicine Recalled Over Dosing Issue Robitussin, Dimetapp caps may not give proper dosage.
Pressure Mounts for Safety Chief To Resign Protests over Nord's opposition to strengthening her own agency.
Bill to Beef Up Consumer Safety Agency Clears First Hurdle Lobbyists' concerns dismissed as Senate mulls safety reform bill.
Outsourcing, Regulatory Sloth Blamed for Unsafe Toys Report faults globalization, political appointees indifferent to children's safety.
eBay: Where Recalled Items Live Forever A test search finds 100% of the recalled toys on our 'shopping list'.
Parents Bash Bumbo 'Recall' Does a new warning label make the seat safe?
Kids Spending More Time Playing Video Games Boys spend more time, gravitate towards console-based games.
Mattel Recalls More Chinese Made Toys 'Go Diego Go' toy contains too much lead paint.
Kroger Agrees to Curb Tobacco Sales to Minors Retailer folds to multi-state enforcement effort.
Halloween a Dangerous Holiday for Kids Pedestrian accidents the biggest hazard for trick-or-treaters.
Home Lead Test Kits Unreliable, Feds Warn CPSC finds high incidence of false negatives and positives.
Kids' Cough & Cold Remedies Under Fire FDA panel finds 'no reason' to give toddlers over-the-counter cold meds.
Magazine Finds Lead in Maxi Blocks Toy company tries to block publication of findings.
Ear Infection Superbug Discovered Tough strain resists all approved drugs.
States Keep the Heat on Facebook, MySpace Attorneys general demand stricter measures to protect children; feds silent.
Nasty Flu Year in Store Flu shot the best way to avoid becoming ill.
California Bans Plastic-Softening Chemical in Toys Phthalate, already banned in Europe, may interfere with hormones in young children.
Drug Companies Withdraw Infant Cold Remedies Action follows FDA criticism of multi-purpose infant remedies.
Missouri Baby's Death Blamed on Simplicity Bassinet Model was not included in last month's recall of 1 million cribs.
Texas Rounds Up 14 Sex Offenders on MySpace Convicted offenders illegally created profiles on social networking site.
Toxic Pet Toys: A Doctor's Advice Are pet toys safe? Answer: Hot air aside, no one knows.
New Jersey Subpoenas Facebook Investigators looking for known sexual predators on networking sites.
Consumers Respond to Toxic Wal-Mart Pet Toy Stories Standards needed to protect pets and their owners.
Illinois Stops Sale of Lead-Lined Lunch Bags Company agrees to give consumers refunds, dispose of returned bags safely.
Nintendo Says It Can’t Meet Wii Holiday Demand Supply hasn't caught up with demand since the game was introduced.
Coughs and Colds in Kids: A Doctor's Advice There's a reason the FDA is cracking down on some cough medicines.
FDA Cracks Down On Cough Medicine For Kids Hydrocodone not approved for treatment of coughs, colds in children.
Dual Approach Best for Depressed Teens Study finds combination of medication, psychotherapy works best.
'Sesame Beginnings' Play Yards Recalled after 10-Month-Old Dies Child strangled on the changing table's restraint strap.
Latest Recalls Include Toy Tools from Target, More Thomas Trains More recalls expected as regulators, manufacturers try to get the lead out.
Facebook Has 'A Long Way to Go,' Investigators Say States probing social networking site's safety and security measures.
Predator Who Used MySpace Gets Seven-Year Sentence Texan arrived with handgun, rope restraints to meet 14-year-old girl.
Fish Oil May Fight Diabetes Omega-3 fatty acid linked to decreased risk of Type 1 diabetes.
Cuomo Charges Facebook Ignores Sexual Predators New York investigation could cool Microsoft's ardor
Black Box Warning Linked to Suicide Spike Drops in SSRI prescription rates may coincide with increases in youth suicides.
Pet Industry Agrees on Need for Toxicity Standards Wal-Mart relies on spin doctors, while others call for research and stricter standards.
Huge Crib Recall after Infant Deaths At least three infant deaths being investigated in Simplicity & Graco recall.
California's 'Healthy Lunchbox' Promotion Backfires State now urges parents to toss the Chinese-made lunchboxes because of a lead hazard.
Mattel, Not China, To Blame For Toy Recall, Company Admits Additional large toy recalls pending, retail source say.
Second-Hand Smoke Tied to Lower Test Scores Parents who smoke damage their children's academic performance.
Nasal Flu Vaccine Approved For Young Children Good news for squeamish toddlers ... and their parents
Industry Responds to Reports of Lead in Wal-Mart Pet Toys 'Poison is poison,' toxic metals specialist warns; Wal-Mart calls out its spin doctors.
Gamers Irate Over NFL Madden 2008 Glitches Bugs make nation's most popular video game "unplayable," fans complain.
Wal-Mart Attacks Lab Tests that Found Lead, Chromium in Pet Toys Threatens legal action to silence independent lab's reports.
FDA Warns P&G About Kids’ Hand Sanitizer Active ingredient is an unapproved drug, FDA warns.
Wal-Mart Reviewing Results of Tests on China-Made Pet Toys Consumer Product Safety Commission ignores inquiries, FDA claims no jurisdiction.
Lab Tests Find Lead, Other Toxins in Pet Toys Sold at Wal-Mart Vets say there's no risk to pets but others aren't so sure. Wal-Mart doesn't respond.
Senate Hears of Gaps in Consumer Safety Net Legislation introduced to strengthen inspection, recall process.
U.S.-China Agreement Aims to Ban Lead Paint But Chinese official says criticism of China's safety record is "distorted".
Feds' Import Safety Efforts Flawed, Report Says Interagency task force faults feds for poor coordination.
Study: U.S. Companies to Blame for Dangerous Toys Defective design, lax oversight cause most safety problems, study finds.
Disney, Toys 'R' Us To Do Their Own Toy Tests Babes in Toyland no longer, big brands to test for safety hazards.
Study: Kids Getting Too Much Sodium Popular snacks contain way too much salt, set kids up for hypertension.
Caffeine Content Labels Suggested for Soft Drinks Researchers find content varies widely among brands.
More Lead-Contaminated Toys in the Pipeline Lead paint waits as holiday shopping season approaches.
Lead Paint Leads to Another Big Mattel Recall Mattel recalls Fisher-Price locomotives, bongo drums, Barbie accessories.
Study Finds High Rate of Asthma in College Athletes Symptoms not always apparent; more routine testing needed.
U.S. is Big Exporter of Dangerous Toys Dangerous exports nearly double since 2002; recalled products among the exports.
Number of Kids Hurt by Dangerous Products More than Doubles Study blames lax enforcement, corporate foot-dragging.
Judge Yields to NYC on Metal Bat Ban A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
Soft Drink Sweetener Linked to Diabetes in Kids Researchers zero in on high fructose corn syrup.
FDA Proposes New Sunscreen Rules But critics say the new rules don't go far enough.
SpongeBob, Thomas and Friends Toys Recalled Curious George also in latest round-up of lead-tainted toys.
Mattel Lawsuit Seeks Lead Tests for Children Class action wants toymaker to pay for medical testing.
Feds Pressed To Probe Alcohol 'Energy' Drinks Caffeine and alcohol don't mix, state attorneys general argue.
High Blood Pressure Often Undiagnosed in Children, Teens Problem is growing as obesity epidemic intensifies.
New Zealand Investigates Chinese Pajamas For Hazards Some pajamas may have 900 times more formaldehyde than allowed.
College Dorm Fires a Growing Danger Number of fires has nearly doubled in recent years.
Autism Fad Treatments On the Rise Unproven treatments can be ineffective and dangerous, researchers warn.
FDA Targets Cough Medicine For Kids Under Two Agency acts on doctors' concerns about overdoses in children.
Overloaded Backpacks Pose Danger, Doctors Warn Parents should check their child's backpack before school starts.
Parents Urged To Monitor Kids' Video Games Court overturns California law banning violent games.
Cheap Jewelry: Hazardous to Children's Health Parents shouldn't rely on government inspectors, consumer advocates warn.
Videos May Not Be Good For Baby "Educational" videos may dumb down baby, researchers warn. .
Mother's Obesity Tied to Birth Defects Study finds higher incidence of seven common birth defects in babies born to overweight moms.
Congress Bails Out Consumer Safety Agency Responding to safety problems in imported goods, Congress gives CPSC six-month reprieve.
Fisher Price Recalls 1 Million Toys Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, other popular toys may contain lead-based paint.
Skin Cancer Rates On The Rise Dermatologists offer tips on keeping yourself and your children safe.
Bush "Slowly Killing" Consumer Safety Agency CPSC's lone Democrat complains agency charged with protecting consumers from unsafe products is slowly disappearing.
Hearing Test May Predict Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Inner ear abnormality detectable in newborn hearing test.
MySpace Deletes More Sex Offenders Rupert Murdoch's finds 29,000 more potential predators.
Study: Ritalin Can Impact Brain Development Doctors must be sure of their diagnosis, researchers caution.
Harry Potter Spoiler Alert! It's not just rude to spoil the ending of a book or film, it's immoral, warns The Ethics Guy.
Sudden Death in Very Young Babies Linked to Sitting Position Babies less than a month old are most at risk, study finds.
Fight Over Manhunt 2 Could Get Nasty Banned in England and Ireland, gruesome video game heads for the U.S.
Safety Agency Mulls Tougher Rules for Imports Embarrassed by wave of dangerous toys from China, CPSC considers new regulations.
Bill Targets Online Cigarette Sellers Study, meanwhile, finds convenience stores are the source of smokes for many youths.
Can an Apple a Day Keep Asthma Away? Study finds diet affects respiratory health in teens.
Improved Paxil Settlement Hits YouTube Clock is ticking on $48 million payback for parents and guardians.
New Jersey Targets Sex Offenders With MySpace Profiles More than half were on probation and can be hit with tougher penalties.
Study Finds Lessened Suicide Risk in Young Adults on Antidepressants Risk is higher when depression goes untreated.
UK Tries Nicotine Patches on Pregnant Smokers Researchers want to measure effective of patches on mother and child.
Tattoo Removal a Growing Business Not-so-young consumers eager to excise signs of youthful folly.
Toy Industry Defends Chinese Imports Sen. Schumer wants Congress to create an "import czar."
U.S. Companies Look More Closely At Chinese Products Sen. Schumer wants Congress to create an "import czar."
96% of This Year's Recalled Toys Came From China A ConsumerAffairs.com analysis finds all but three of 72 children's items recalled this year came from China.
Study: Few Risks from Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Large study found no "significant increase" in risk.
Senator Wants Congressional Hearing on Chinese Toy Imports Recall of toy train sets sparks concern about safety of other imported toys.
Kellogg Pledges Food Marketing Changes Lawsuits dropped in exchange for company's cooperation.
College Students Not As Healthy As They Think University of New Hampshire study shocks students and researchers alike.
Sleep Disorders Can Hurt Kids' Grades Study finds children who don't get enough sleep are more likely to run into academic trouble.
Injuries Grow Along With Wii Popularity Movement is good, but too much movement can cause problems.
Consumer Group Scolds Nickelodeon Too much promotion of unhealthy foods, says Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Safety Agency's Acting Chair Snubs House Hearing on Child Safety Nancy Nord declines to appear on same panel as consumer advocates.
CPSC Warns Meerkat 50 Youth ATVs Defective and Dangerous Latest incidence of dangerous products from China.
College May Be Bad Influence On Budding Alcoholics Study finds attending college exacerbates risk of alcoholism in those inclined towards it.
FDA Bans Toothpaste from China after 51 Deaths in Panama Foreign-made toothpaste widely available through discount stores.
Foreign Toothpaste Illegally Imported, Sold in U.S. Foreign-made toothpaste may contain dangerous levels of fluoride.
States To Get MySpace Sex Offender Data Web site agrees to handle over its database to state attorneys general.
Anheuser-Busch Spikes Spykes Brewer gives in to mounting criticism of its sweet, high-alcohol drink.
People to People Executive Sentenced to Prison Finance director stole money from student travel organization.
Study Warns of Dangerous Chemicals in Child Car Seats Some seats better than others, environment group finds.
MySpace Deletes Thousands Of Sex Offenders Action follows pressure by state attorneys general.
States Press MySpace For Data On Sex Offenders "Staggering" that company has not acted to remove known offenders, Connecticut AG charges.
Anheuser_Busch Defends Spykes Brewer says its small, sweet drinks aren't as bad as 30 states say.
States Blast Bud Extra, Spykes, TILT Drinks loaded with alcohol and caffeine, a potent blend.
OxyContin Maker Agrees to End Off-Label Promotion Company pays $19 million to settle charges brought by 26 states.
New York Lawmakers Toughen Student Loan Rules Bill codifies code of conduct already adopted by some colleges following state probe.
Tech School Swindled Students, California Charges State charges MicroSkills, took students' money but didn't deliver.
Texas Halts Sale of "Cocaine" Drink Illinois also demanding the drink be removed from shelves.
Disney Douses Smoking at Resort Hotels It took a while but family-oriented chain finally follows major chains in banning smoking.
Illinois Demands Removal of Cocaine Drink from Store Shelves Attorney general demands removal of "Cocaine" energy drink.
Study Confirms Dangers of Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Outdoors Being close to a smoldering cigarette is harmful, inside or out, study finds.
FDA Wants Stronger Anti-Depressant Warnings Warnings should be on all anti-depressants, agency proposes.
The Addictiveness of Virtual Violence Does the violence spill over into real life?
CSPI: School Food Plan Should be Law of the Land Consumer group endorses Institute of Medicine proposal.
Bigger Settlement for Paxil Parents Public Citizen wins a bigger settlement for parents lacking documentation.
Scientist Worries WiFi May Harm Children Wireless Internet becoming more widespread than cell phones, heightening the risk, prominent Brit argues.
TV Food Ads Make Obese Kids Hungrier Study documents effect of ads on kids' appetites.
Drinking Heavily in College May Lead to Heart Disease Later in Life Small study finds elevated levels of C-reactive protein in heavy college drinkers.
Magnetix Building Set Recall Expanded Swallowed magnets causing severe internal injuries to small children.
Bike Helmet Laws Reduce Injuries, Study Shows New review of studies finds helmet laws are effective in cutting injuries.
Listerine Recalls Kids Mouth Rinse Listerine Agent Cool Blue's preservative system not up to the task, company discovers.
"Girls Gone Wild" Producer Indicted Tax evasion charges trip up child porn producer Joseph Francis.
Senate Bill Aims at Web Porn Sites Senators admit the bill's shortcomings but say it's a start.
Stem Cell Treatment May "Cure" Diabetes Researchers report young Type I diabetes patients freed from insulin injections.
Anheuser-Busch Condemned for Pushing Alcohol-Heavy Spykes "Liquid Lunchables" Consumer group demands a recall and investigation.
Colleges Agree to Clean Up Student Lending Practices Under pressure from New York Attorney General Cuomo, schools pledge reimbursements, Citibank funds education effort.
Study Finds Food is Most-Advertised Kids Product Kids get a steady diet of ads urging them to eat the worst kinds of food.
Senate Considers Measure that Keeps Kids Alive Law that requires testing of drugs for use in children will expire unless Congress acts.
Senate Injects Money Into Ailing Safety Agency Bush Administration has systematically weakened agency, named industry lobbyists to run it.
Roughhousing May Be Essential to Social Development Study of rats finds those deprived of rough-and-tumble play fare poorly later in life.
Consumer Reports Takes Blame for Infant Seat Test Error Magazine wanted to "raise the bar" but erred in designing tougher test for safety seats.
NY's Cuomo Blasts "Unholy Alliance" of Colleges, Lenders Nationwide probe shows conflicts of interest in student financial aid programs.
Binge Drinking Widespread Among College Students Study finds little progress in recent years.
Screening Process Could Reduce Sudden Death in Young Athletes Twelve-step screening could identify young people at risk of dying on the field.
Tanning May Be Addictive, Studies Warn New study suggests UV rays may be habit-forming.
Researchers Isolate "Moody Teen" Hormone Teens' sometimes difficult behavior caused by hormonal changes.
Strong Evidence Links Soft Drinks, Obesity Diabetes connection is also found in series of studies.
Senate Eyes Stricter School Lunch Standards Ballooning obesity problem "almost a crisis," vending machines targeted.
Use of Booster Seats Increasing Study finds the seats are more widely used in states that require them.
More Teens Having Weight Loss Surgery Number is still small but steady growth causes concern.
Pregnant Smokers Raise Their Child's Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack Dutch study finds damage inflicted in the womb can cause trouble later.
Bush Nominates Industry Lobbyist to Head Safety Agency Consumer advocates outraged; "laughable," says former agency head.
Fisher-Price Fined $975,000 for Safety Violation Company allegedly failed to report safety hazard in "Animal Sounds Farm" toy.
Congress Urged to Protect Children from Vehicle Deaths Federal safety regulators and automakers refuse to act, Public Citizen charges.
TV Linked to Kids' Eating Problems Harvard researchers say sugar consumption rises with TV viewing.
529 Plans: A Tax-Free Way to Save for College State-sponsored plans can offer big tax breaks for parents and grandparents.
Study Finds HPV Infection Common in U.S. Papillomarivus linked to genital cancer; vaccine opposed by some who say it encourages sexual activity.
Congress Fails to Curb Magazine Sales Abuses Twenty years after Senate hearings, Congress has done nothing to regulate abusive industry that preys on young people.
Drug May Help Down Syndrome Once-a-day short-term treatment produces gains that last for months, researchers say.
Safety Agency Denies It Ignored Lead in Children's Lunch Boxes AP reports CPSC denies its missed high lead levels in children's lunch boxes.
FDA Wants Stronger Warnings on ADHD Drugs Commonly-prescribed drugs can contribute to heart, psychiatric problems.
Parents Warned about Modeling Scams Most promises are too good to be true.
Safety Agency Needs to Get The Lead Out Consumer groups pressing for action on lead in children's toys, jewelry.
FDA Cautions Consumers On Baby Food Botulism risk in some "Earth's Best Organic" breakfast food.
Maternal Seafood Consumption Benefits Children's Development Study contradicts warnings about dangers of contaminants in seafood.
Bush Expected to Name Industry Lobbyist to Head Consumer Safety Agency After doing nothing for six months, President plans to name industry lobbyist while Congress is out of town.
Why Does College Cost So Much? A half-century of tuition inflation adds up and, oddly, competition is driving tuition even higher.
NHTSA Will Write New Child Safety Seat Rules New rules may include side-impact standards.
CDC Study Finds Autism More Widespread than Previously Thought Nearly 6.7 children out of 1,000 have indications of autism.
Children Die of Lead Poisoning; Safety Agency Powerless to Act White House needs to get the lead out so CPSC can do the same.
Study: Video Games May Sharpen Vision Researchers find 20 percent improvement in test subjects who played action games.
Feds to Require Additional Minivan Door Latch Too many children being thrown out of vans when doors open in accidents, NHTSA says.
Scams Target Students Seeking Financial Aid Parents and college-bound students need to do their homework.
Consumer Safety Agency In Limbo White House fails to fill vacancy; remaining commissioners' powers expire.
Sedentary Teens More Likely to Have Higher Blood Pressure Even if they're not overweight, hypertension rises in sedentary teens.
Survey Finds Teen Behaviors Linked with Victimization Some types of online behavior raise the risk that teens will be targeted, study finds.
Cuomo Widens Probe of Student Loan Industry New York probe of conflict-of-interest spreads to more states.
Teen Clubs May Not Be As Safe As Parents Think Inside Edition hidden camera investigation finds salacious activities in supposedly safe clubs.
School Cafeterias Even Worse than You Thought Report finds many cafeterias potentially exposing children to deadly foodborne pathogens.
Do Grandparents Get More Colds? Good question. The Healthy Geezer has the answer.
Survey: Teens Still Driving Dangerously Cell phones, fatigue, no seat belts all commonplace, researchers repport.
Fertility Clinic Web Sites May Be Misleading Study finds many sites don't conform to accepted advertising standards.
Consumer Reports Admits Errors in Its Infant Car Seat Tests Magazine says it will run the tests again using new specifications.
New MySpace Security Measures May Be Too Late Lawsuits and legal challenges pile up as teens are molested on Rupert Murdoch's site.
House Approves Cutting Student Loan Interest Rates But measure unlikely to pass the Senate and is opposed by the White House.
Pacifiers May Reduce SIDS Risk But infants should be weaned from them by age two, dentists recommend.
Infant Fatalities Illustrate Car Seats' Shortcomings Infants die when car seats fail as predicted in Consumer Reports' testing.
Mayo Clinic Study Endorses Concept Behind Nintendo's Wii Researchers say any movement is better than none.
Child Car Seats Not Up to the Challenge Consumer Reports finds serious safety issues in most seats tested.
Experts Offer Tips on Teenage Binge Drinking Survey finds 64% of teen tipplers engage in binge drinking.
Time to Submit Student Aid Info FAFSA form is key to getting federal and state financial assistance for next college year.
Adults Living with Children Eat More Fat Kids may influence adults' eating habits.
Researchers Find Video Games Addicting Study concludes that games fulfill basic psychological needs.
Parents Still Clueless About Child Safety Seats Feds find parents still don't know about LATCH system and rely instead on seat belts to anchor infant seats.
Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to One Year Company finally responds to rising tide of consumer outrage.
Nintendo's Wii Spreads Mayhem as Wiimote Goes Flying Straps break and the Wiimore becomes a projectile, gamers discover.
Nintendo Sued Over Broken Wii Strap Suit charges company was negligent. Recall already underway.
Nintendo Recalls Straps For Wii Controller The controllers can break, sending parts flying.
Report Finds Progress in Keeping Violent Video Games Out of Kids' Hands Target and Best Buy lauded, others need to do more.
"Girls Gone Wild" Producer Fined $1.6 Million Judge imposes 30 months of community service, no jail time.
Deceased Cat Invited to be Student Ambassador People to People invites "Earl Gray" to take an international study tour.
Noisy Christmas Toys Can Damage Hearing British experts warn that many popular toys are dangerously loud.
Dems Vow to Tackle Rising Tuitions Most likely route is to lower cost of student loans.
Researcher Urges Parents To Reconsider Giving Video Games Too much gaming can cause problems for kids, researcher warns.
Gamers Favoring Wii over PS3 Xbox lead narrows as new players take the field.
Toys R Us Warranty Guaranteed to Disappoint Holiday shoppers would do well to look carefully at what's covered by the extended warranty ... and, more importantly, what's not.
Angry Xbox Owners Signing Recall Petition Gamers want Microsoft to recall or replace faulty units.
MySpace Builds Database to Target Predators National "blacklist" will be used to delete sex offenders' personal pages.
Police Kill Unarmed Teen at Detroit Discount Store Victim was accused of violating National Wholesale Liquidators' ban on unaccompanied teens.
First-Time Mothers at Increased Risk for Depression Study finds high risk of mental disorders in new mothers. No risk found for dads.
Pediatricians Want Stricter Controls on Junk Food Ads Children being swamped with advertising claims they're too young to interpret, doctors warns.
People to People Does It Again Another long-dead child is invited to be an "ambassador" for $5,000.
Tobacco Promotions Negate Impact of Anti-Smoking Messages Point-of-sale promos undo effects of anti-smoking ads.
Nintendo Purchasers Complain of Gamesmanship Long waits, forced add-ons, dishonored prepayments rile gamers.
Feds Slam "Height-Enhancing" Pills Promoters of Chitosan hit with $375,000 penalty.
Violent Video Games Leave Teens Emotionally Aroused Researchers find lingering effects of violent games, compared with games that are exciting but not violent.
Glass Tables a Serious Safety Hazard TV report finds numerous injuries from non-tempered glass tops.
Teen Smokers More Like to Develop Drinking Problems Study finds adolescent smokers have greater risk of developing alcohol dependency.
Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves Parents can't trust government to protect their children.
Brits Take Action on Junk Food Ads Aimed at Kids While U.S. agencies stand idly by, U.K. authorities ban junk food ads in kids' shows.
People to People: How Selective Is It? Questions persist about how students are selected for international study tours.
PlayStation 3 Takes the Field Sony's new PlayStation hopes to overtake trouble-plagued Microsoft Xbox 360.
PlayStation 3 Brings Big Bucks on eBay Bids range up to $15,000 on the first day Sony's new toy becomes available.
Feds Find Backup Sensors Ineffective Automakers also claim the devices are expensive and would save few lives.
Balcony Railings a Hidden Danger to Children Many older railings in hotels and other public places are too widely spaced, allowing children to fall.
"LouseBuster" Eradicates Head Lice, Study Finds Utah scientists invent a hairdryer-like device that successfully kills the stubbon pests.
Study Finds School Bus Injuries Exceed Previous Reports Injuries send 17,000 children to emergency rooms annually.
Brainstem Abnormality Linked to SIDS Abnormalities may be more important than previously thought, Harvard researchers report.
Sen. Clinton Targets Child Identity Theft Theft of children's identity a growing problem, Clinton notes.
Study: Exercise Helps Obese Kids Reduce Heart Disease Risk Exercise shrinks risk, not just waistlines.
Pittsburgh Man Arrested in MySpace Sex Case Suspect allegedly propositioned a 14-year-old girl.
Study Finds Ritalin Safe for Pre-Schoolers Researchers find the drug effective but warn it must be closely monitored for side effects.
Pirate Costumes Most Searched-For Halloween Item This Year Adults seeking costumes up more than 200% this year.
Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe this Halloween Safety tips can keep kids' holiday fun.
Stars Urged to Rethink "Bud.TV" Beer-boosting Web site should verify visitors' identity, health advocates argue.
Too Little Sleep May Contribute To Childhood Obesity Researcher recommends taking gadgets out of kids' bedrooms.
Allergy Drugs No Help for Kids With Fluid in the Ear Study finds greater likelihood of complications from antihistamines and decongestants than from no treatment.
How Loud Should Your iPod Be? Excessive volume can lead to hearing loss, audiologists warn.
Disney To Cut The Fat In Its Food Trans fat gets the boot from theme parks, licensing deals also affected.
Judge Lifts Injunction Against Video Game Miami judge had blocked release of "Bully" until he could review it.
New Scam Targets MySpace Users Supposed "free music" link leads to bogus site seeking to mine personal data.
Children of Allergy Sufferers Prone to Same Problem Study finds children should be checked much earlier than is now common practice.
R.J. Reynolds Agrees to Stop Selling Candy-Flavored Cigarettes States act after feds do nothing.
Food Companies Agree to New Standards for School Snacks Former President Clinton brokers snack pact.
Report: Kids Need Playtime Pediatricians urge more unstructured play time for over-scheduled kids.
Scottish Study Finds Exercise Alone Doesn't Prevent Obesity in Kids Findings challenge common wisdom.
One-Third Of U.S. Youth Not Physically Fit Study warns teens are increasingly at risk for chronic diseases.
States Cracking Down on Dating Sites Several states considering measures to require tighter security and background checks.
Congress Ponders Do-It-Yourself Movie Editors Solons view a bloody battle minus the blood and guts.
Pressure Builds For Tougher ATV Rules Injury and death rate has climbed under self-regulation, Consumers Union argues.
People to People "Clarifies" Its Invitation Policy Non-profit student tour organizer has a for-profit connection.
Pediatricians Frown on Retail Clinics Clinics in supermarkets, pharmacies, don't meet standards of care for children, adolescents.
Study: No Folic Acid-Miscarriage Link Study in China finds no increased risk of miscarriage associated with folic acid.
Peanut Allergy May Fade with Time Contrary to accepted wisdom, study finds allergy may lessen in some patients.
Pacifier Overuse Can Lead to Ear Infections Parents should limit use of pacifiers and wean children after 10 months.
Good Reasons to Wear a Bike Helmet Study confirms bicycle helmets prevent serious head and brain injury.
Report Finds Slim Progress in Fighting Childhood Obesity Time for parents to demand Congress starts protecting children.
Doctors Want Children Banned from ATVs Study finds high incidence of serious injury and death among young riders.
Student Travel Service Still Misleading Parents Study-abroad program falsely claims students have been "recommended."
Girls Gone Wild Fined $2 Million for Sexually Exploiting Children Soft porn producers had earlier paid $1 million fine for exploiting its customers.
Xanga.com Fined for Children's Privacy Violations Social networking site hit with $1 million fine.
Overweight Toddlers Likely to Be Obese Teens Weight control needs to begin early, researchers report.
Older Fathers More Likely to Have Autistic Children Study finds higher risk of autism in children born to fathers over 40.
Fast Food and Your Kids Hype aside, are the fast food chains really doing anything to promote healthful eating?
MySpace Glitch Gives Hackers Teen Data Blogosphere explodes with reports of successful data hacks.
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Sales of Plan B Women under 18 will still need a prescription.
Experts Advise On Warning Signs of Bullying New school year means the start of a new bullying season.
Back-to-School Spending Strains Family Budgets Most families will spend at least $200 per child on supplies, clothing and electronics.
Heart Association Wants More Physical Activity in Schools Kids developing heart disease and diabetes because of inactivity.
Many Children With ADHD Not Being Treated Research contradicts common notion that children are being overtreated.
Firearms Stored Less Safely in Homes With Older Children Guns used in teen suicides, accidents usually come from home.
Study Links Anti-Depressants, Youth Suicide No similar risk seen in adults, however.
Pediatricians Warn of Shopping Cart Dangers Thousands of children injured and killed in shopping cart mishaps each year, doctors warn.
Shampoo Ingredient May Slow Brain Development More study needed, researchers report.
Cycling-Related Head Injuries Increasing Most frequently injured -- teen-aged boys.
Food Marketers Target Children Online Study finds online ads try to enlist children to help hawk their products.
Smoking During Pregnancy Linked to Behavior Problems In Toddlers Toddlers exposed to smoke in utero 12 times more likely to be disruptive, researchers find.
Lorillard Agrees to Curb Internet Sales Attorneys general twist cigarette maker's arm to win agreement on illicit sales.
The "Other" Child Predators: Advertisers Marketers use every trick imaginable to build brand loyalty among the young.
Graduated Driver Licensing Reduces Fatal Crashes Study confirms reduction in teen driving deaths when graduated licensing is in place.
Early Drinking Linked to Risk for Alcohol Dependence Complications and problems more likely to occur in those who begin drinking at an early age.
Candy Makers Agree to Reduce Lead in Mexican-Style Candies Mars, Hershey subsidiaries agree to comply with Proposition 65. Lawsuit continues against other companies.
FTC "Concerned" About MySpace & Other Networking Sites More safety features to protect children from predators needed, agency tells Congress.
Texas Teen Sues MySpace for $30 Million Fourteen-year-old says she was assaulted by someone she met through the site.
Student Travel Service Agrees To Modify Marketing Parents of long-dead child told he had been "selected" for an international tour.
Medical Journal Warns Obesity Guidelines May Endanger Children Is obesity the new attention deficit disorder?
NHTSA Releases 2006 Child Safety Seat Ratings Seats easier to use, survey finds.
Chevron Will Curtail Tobacco Sales to Minors Previous agreements cover Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS Pharmacy and 7-Eleven stores.
FDA Cracks Down on Unapproved Antihistamine About 120 medicines contain carbinoxamine, which may pose a danger to infants and children.
Being Overweight Increases Kids' Risk of Injury Problems develop early, set the stage for more serious injuries later in life.
Video Game Publishers Settle FTC Charges "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" contained undisclosed sexual material.
New Insect Repellants May Slow the Spread of West Nile Virus As West Nile spreads across the U.S., new repellants offer more opportunities to slow it down.
Child Safety Seats Reduce Risk of Death in Crashes More Than Seat Belts Alone Study confirms benefit of infant safety seats.
Backyard Pools Pose Danger to Kids Inflatable pools a growing risk to small children.
Lawn Mowing Not Child's Play Serious injuries to children are on the rise, doctors warn.
TV Can Be Literally Dangerous For Children Front-heavy sets tend to topple onto children.
Car Seats Impair Newborns' Breathing Study finds oxygen levels fall, heart rate may slow when infants are left in safety seats.
Lung Association Attacks Alcohol-Flavored Cigarettes Latest "underhanded tactic" aimed at hooking young smokers.
Aging Diesel School Buses Put Children at Risk Fumes and soot can cause health problems for children.
Young Adults Lack Health Insurance Report finds growing number of young aduls have no health coverage.
MySpace Debuts $1.99 Video Downloads Fear of expensive downloads may displace parents' fear of predators.
States Seek Crackdown on "Little Cigars" Tobacco companies using federal rules to sell cigarettes disguised as cigars to kids, states charge.
Carcinogens From Parents' Tobacco Smoke Found In Babies' Urine Second-hand smoke may set babies up for cancer later in life.
Low-Cut Vs. High-Top Sneakers Study finds high-top sneakers help prevent ankle sprains in athletes.
Treating Lazy Eye with Patches and Drops Researchers find drops work as well as an eye patch.
Working Moms Want More Family Time Mothers feeling stressed by demands of job and family.
Women Like Men Who Like Kids Study finds women are attracted to men who react positively to children.
Many Pediatricians Fail to Screen for Autism Study finds many physicians aren't familiar with screening tests.
Acne Drug's Possible Depression Link Under Review Young women taking Dianette report suffering severe depression.
Disney Dumps McDonald's Walt Disney won't provide figures for Happy Meals anymore.
Massachusetts Puts Heat on MySpace.com Investigators were able to register as minors and browse kids' listings, state charges.
Clinton Brokers Deal To Limit Sodas In Schools Agreement will shut down sales of nearly all sugary soft drinks during the school day.
FTC Asked to Crack Down on Videos Aimed at Infants No scientific evidence supports claims the video are educational, consumer group charges.
Feds Gently Prod Food Marketers to Help Fight Childhood Obesity FTC, HHS issue voluntary recommendations for food marketers.
Health Experts Step Up Trampoline Warnings Serious injuries on the rise as backyard trampolines gain in popularity.
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Behavioral Problems in Kids Study finds even small levels of secondhand smoke cause big problems.
Researchers Find Internet Use Has Pros and Cons for Kids Kids bent on harming themselves and others get valuable info; so do serious students.
Caffeine Raises Blood Pressure, Lowers Heart Rate In Kids Study is first to look at caffeine's effect on children.
Girls Do Better Than Boys On Timed Tests Study finds females have a "significant" advantage over males on timed tests and tasks.
Pepsi Agrees to Get the Lead Out of Mexican Soda Bottles Used in the U.S. Bill pending in Congress would have prohibited California from taking action to protect children from lead poisoning.
Diet Supplements Dangerous for Kids Supplements have not been tested for use in children and can cause serious harm.
Chlorine in Pools Poses Health Risks Skin care products can combine with chloroform to irritate the nose, sinuses and lungs.
Experts: Skip The Cough Medicine Allergy medicines do a lot more good than cough medicine, which is largely ineffective.
Experts: Skip The Cough Medicine Allergy medicines do a lot more good than cough medicine, which is largely ineffective.
Lawn Mower Injuries Increase Nationwide Most injuries are to children and older people.
Tanning Ads Commonly Seen in High School Newspapers Despite rising incident of skin cancer, tanning devices being sold to teens.
Study Suggests Dark Side to Goth Youth Culture Higher rates of self harm and suicide found.
MySpace Names Security Czar Microsoft executive will take charge of safety, education, privacy and law enforcement oversight programs.
Chicken or the Egg? Better Stick with Eggs Chicks are cute but can carry salmonella.
Absence Of Wedding Ring Linked To Parental Neglect Canadian researcher finds attractive parents without rings are most likely to be neglectful.
Soft Drink Makers Sued Over Benzene Vitamin C combines with preservatives to create carcinogen under certain conditions.
Study: Gifted Students Become Bully Magnets Bullying may have more serious effects than commonly though.
Consumers Lose Deposits When Boston Baby Closes State moves to freeze store owner's assets.
Magnetix Was Warned of Toy's Danger Prior to Child's Death Family of boy injured in similar incident sent certified letter to company warning of the hazard.
FDA Approves ADHD Patch Patch is for use by children 6 to 12 years old.
Hearing Professionals Praise Apple's New iPod Volume Control Software controls will help prevent hearing loss, hearing specialists say.
New Jersey Follows Up on Magnetix "Recall" Warns stores selling deadly toy they must post recall notices in several locations even though feds allow continued retail sales.
Study: High Media Exposure Leads to Early Sexual Activity Media diet may be deciding factor for many teens.
Kids Getting Too Fat For Safety Seats, Study Finds Seats need to be redesigned to accommodate bigger kids, study finds.
Child's Death Prompts Recall of Magnetic Building Sets One child was killed and at least 34 injured by small magnets included in construction sets sold by major retailers.
Experts See Rise In Tick-Borne Disease Urban sprawl exposes more Americans to Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other illnesses.
Sunscreen Makers Lie, Suits Charge Consumers endangered by major manufacturers' exaggerated claims, lawsuits charge.
Study: Young Women Don't Get Enough Calcium Deficiency in teen years can cause big trouble later.
Groups Want Sodas With Benzene Out Of Schools Carcinogen is formed by reaction of Vitamin C and common preservatives.
Survey: Teens Not Getting Enough Sleep Researchers find teens go to sleep too late, get up too early.
Herbal Products Linked to Cocaine Use in Teens Study of high school students finds heaviest herbal users were more likely to use illicit drugs.
Connecticut Asks MySpace to Provide Blocking Software State also wants minimum user age raised from 14 to 16.
CVS Will Restrict Tobacco Sales to Minors Latest retail chain to agree to tighten up its policies.
Asthmatic Kids Need No-Smoking Rules Researchers find too many parents, caregivers smoke around their asthmatic children.
Identity Theft Victims Getting Younger It's like, well, stealing candy from babies.
Safety Advocates Want More Protection Against Non-Traffic Accidents Children die in back-over and power-window accidents.
Kids Exposed to Smoke More Likely to Carry Strep Another reason for parents to quite smoking.
Ohio Says Virginia Company Scammed College Student Workers University Painters misled ambitious students, state charges.
Young Children and Dogs May Not Mix Study finds dog bites most common in youngest children.
Swedish Study Finds Genetic Link To Anorexia The good news is that anorexia in youth appears to protect against obesity in adulthood.
Study Suggests Antidepressant-Suicide Link Data from 24 clinical trials suggest medications may be linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children.
Limiting Sugary Drinks Slows Teens' Weight Gain Study finds difference of one pound per month in test groups.
What's Inside MySpace.com? Murdoch's latest media marvel may be his biggest yet.
Expanded Flu Shot Recommendations for Children New guidelines recommend shots for kids from 6 months to 5 years.
Nationwide Infant Formula Recall Metal particles found in some Mead Johnson formula.
Paint Makers Found Liable In Lead Paint Case Cost of getting the lead out may exceed $1 billion.
Feds Want More Kids in Car Booster Seats More than 80% of kids who should be in boosters aren't.
Illinois May Require More Protection For Online Dating Legislature considers bill to require background checks.
Baby's Death Puts Urgency into Graco Crib Recall Oregon infant suffocates when suppport slats collapse.
McDonald's Finds More Trans Fat in its Fries New tests find one-third more trans fat than previously reported.
Arby's Offers Healthier Kids' Meal Crustless sandwich lower in fat, calories.
FedEx Clamps Down on Cigarette Delivery U.S. Postal Service now major delivery agent for most contraband.
Connecticut Opens MySpace.Com Probe Teenage girls allegedly assaulted by men they met through Rupert Murdoch's site.
Suit Charges iPods Can Damage Hearing Consumer's lawsuit claims iPod's headphones are unusually dangerous.
Companies Will Reduce Lead in Costume Jewelry 71 companies agree to comply with California's Proposition 65.
Philip Morris Agrees To Snuff Web Cigarette Sales Feds do nothing, states lead drive to shut down online sales to minors.
Parents Alerted to Winter SIDS Risk Babies should sleep on their backs.
Parents Sue Junk Food Advertisers SpongeBob may have to lighten up.
Head Lice Shampoo Linked To Leukemia French researchers warn parents about their findings.
Despite the Ads, Cough Syrup Does Little Good New guidelines recommend against use of over-the-counter cough remedies.
Study Links Smoking To Birth Deformities Pregnant women who smoke more likely to have infants with abnormalities, study finds.
Study: SUVs No Safer Than Cars Children riding in SUVs have similar injury risks to children who ride in passenger cars, study finds.
Neighborhood Safety Linked to Children's Weight Parents tend to keep kids inside when they perceive neighborhood as unsafe, leading to weight gain.
Alcohol Ads Linked to Teen Drinking Study suggests link between ads and teen consumption of alcohol.
Connecticut Orders Lead-Laden Lunchboxes Off Store Shelves New York ordered recall earlier. Nothing yet from feds.
Too Much Technology, Too Fast? Surveys find us increasingly dependent on Internet access, even during supposed family time.
Food Labels To Include Allergy Information In 2006 Manufacturers must list milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
ConocoPhillips Agrees to Reduce Cigarette Sales to Minors It's the latest agreement wrested from retailers by a coalition of state attorneys general.
100 Drug Labels Have New Pediatric Information New data provides better dosage information for physicians.
R.J. Reynolds Snuffs Binge Drinking Promotion Tobacco company sent coasters encouraging binge drinking to the just-over-21 crowd.
Tobacco Promotion Encourages Binge Drinking R.J. Reynolds promotion "a complete abomination," attorneys general charge.
Retailers Urged to Curb Violent Video Games Shareholders groups propose tough new guidelines.
As Younger Viewers Tune In Cable, So Do Alcohol Advertisers Alcohol marketers reaching more young viewers by focusing on cable TV, study finds.
Study Describes Dangerous Heart Condition in Young Athletes Fainting in connection with exercise a warning sign.
Government Report Indicts Food Ads Aimed at Kids SpongeBob SquarePants may have to lighten up.
Childhood Weight Problems Linked to Obesity Before Pregnancy Study finds child more likely to be overweight if the mother was overweight before she became pregnant.
Dodging Recalls with Resales Auction sites like eBay shirk responsibility for keeping recalled products off their sites.
CSPI: Government Should Warn About Mercury in Fish FDA should require states to mandate warnings in stores, restaurants, group argues.
Video Game Industry Gets a D+ What not to buy your child this year.
More Overweight Kids Wearing Adult Sizes Adult and junior sizes are designed for kids and often aren't proportional, study finds.
Watch Out for Hidden Toy Hazards Trouble in Toyland: Consumers group finds toxic chemicals, strangulation hazards, other dangers.
Breastfeeding May Decrease Diabetes Risk More than 150,000 women studied over 15 years.
Daycare Illness Guidelines Largely Unknown Parents, child care providers, doctors in the dark about national guidelines.
States Want Hollywood To Add Anti-Smoking Message to DVDs Request follows study showing teens who watch movies depicting smoking are three times more likely to begin smoking.
Congress Raising Cost of Student Loans to Taxpayers' Children Higher interest rates and fees are Congress' gift to struggling students.
FDA Probes Tamiflu's Effect on Kids Reports of 12 deaths in Japan spark concern.
Air Pollution May Cause, Not Just Trigger, Asthma Southern California study finds asthma develops more often among children in polluted areas.
Eating Out Often May Add to Kids' Cardiovascular Risk Children who frequently eat out have higher heart disease risk than those who eat more meals at home, researchers report.
New Test Finds Down Syndrome Earlier First-trimester test gives women earlier diagnosis.
Movies Encourage Teen Smoking, Study Finds Exposure to movie smoking accounts for smoking initiation among over one-third of U.S. adolescents.
Studies Find Autism Not Caused by Vaccinations Comprehensive review of 31 studies find no link between MMR vaccine and autism or other childhood diseases.
Study: Hispanic Youth Excessively Targeted By Alcohol Ads Georgetown study recommends action by FCC, FTC.
UPS Joins Effort to Reduce Youth Smoking Postal Service becomes the main conduit for illegal tobacco sales to minors.
FDA Withdraws Approval for ADHD Drug Risk of liver damage outweighs benefits of Cylert, agency finds.
Sure, Sugar's Sweet, But How Safe Is It? Answer: It depends how much of it you consume.
Halloween Safety Tips Common-sense tips for parents from Dr. Henry Fishman.
Study Focuses on Age of First Alcoholic Drink Family history of alcohol dependency not necessarily the most important factor.
Massachusetts Stops Internet Weapon Sales Part of crackdown on Internet sales of tobacco, alcohol and other restricted items.
Day Care and Colds Researchers find kids in day care catch more colds but make up for it later in life.
Home-Based Clean-Ups Help Childhood Asthma, Study Finds Home clean-ups are effective and affordable.
Best Treatment for Acne? Take Your Pick Study finds commonly-accepted treatments work equally well.
Pediatricians Revise SIDS Prevention Recommendations Infants should sleep on their back with a pacifier, according to latest guidelines.
Feds Take Closer Look at ATV Injuries and Child Deaths After years of prodding, Consumer Product Safety Commission opens rulemaking process.
Utah Charges Malt Beverages Target Underage Drinkers Attorney General wants alcohol regulators to look at the issue.
Childhood ADHD May Lead to Smoking in Adulthood Duke University researchers find smoking risk rises with each ADHD symptom.
Fried Foods, Fatter Kids Study finds kids who eat out often are more likely to be overweight.
FDA Issues Suicide Warning on ADHD Drug Children and adolescents on Strattera should be closely monitored for suicidal thinking.
Son of Sphinx - USDA Unveils Another Food Pyramid Another multi-colored pyramid with no labels is supposed to help kids eat right.
FDA Warns Paxil Users of Birth Defect Risk Long-term study finds Paxil riskier than other antidepressants.
Bottled Water Linked To Cavities' Comeback Not enough fluoride to protect kids' teeth.
HHS Offers Free Vaccinations to Children Displaced by Katrina All children displaced by the storm are eligible, regardless of insurance or their current place of residence.
Texas Stops Sale of Mislabeled Infant Formula Company was shipping adulterated formula into Mexico.
GAO Report Shows Junk Food in 9 out of 10 Schools Despite pockets of progress, situation getting worse rather than better, study finds.
Teen Girls Who Eat Cereal Stay Thinner Study finds cereal consumption directly tied to lower body mass index.
Kids Mimic Parents' Smoking, Drinking Attitudes, Study Finds Dartmouth study one of first to measure pre-schoolers' attitudes.
NHTSA Proposes New Child Safety Seat Rules Booster seats for larger children would be more stringently tested.
California Sues to Require Cancer Warnings on Potato Chips and French Fries Proposition 65 requires consumer warnings whenever toxic substances are found in food.
Calcium Supplements May Help Teen-Aged Girls Study found fewer broken bones in girls taking calcium.
TV Ads Market Junk Food to Kids, Study Finds
New Test Finds Infant Iron Deficiency Problem affects 10 percent of infants, can slow mental development.
Fast-Food Restaurants Cluster Around Schools Study finds 3 to 4 times more junk food palaces than normal in school neighborhoods.
Consumer Group Trashes Cartoon Network's Preschool Programming Kids don't need TV to learn sense of humor.
Jamster Can Jam Up Your Cell Phone Bill Downloading "free" ring tones can get expensive.
Putting Kids in Rear Seat Sharply Reduces Fatalities Front seat fatalities declined by 46 percent during period studied.
Beverage Industry Pulls Soda From Elementary Schools Consumer advocates push to expand policy to middle and high schools.
A Drug for Autism A drug used to treat schizophrenia in adults may help autistic kids with aggressive behavior.
Tropicana to Change Labeling of Fruit-Flavored Drinks Almost no fruit in most of its fruit drinks.
FDA Restricts Access to Acne Drug Accutane New rules intended to reduce birth defects from use of the drug by pregnant women.
Adults Are Most Common Source of Alcohol for Teens Many parents either let teens drink or leave alcohol unsecured.
Infant Mortality Better prenatal care and technology are improving survival rates.
Uninsured Kids Likely To Go Without Any Medical Care Campaign launched to alert parents to programs that can provide insurance for those unable to pay.
Smoking, Obesity A Double Whammy For Teens Teens suffer almost as much from secondhand smoke as from smoking, especially if they're overweight.
Healthy Food Takes Backseat At Many Schools Pennsylvania study finds students surrounded by junk food.
FDA Urged to Crack Down on Tuna Mercury Levels Current levels can be toxic to children and pregnant women, consumer's group charges.
More Teens Using Body-Enhancing Products Boys try to bulk up, girls seek pencil-thin silhouette.
California Sues Skoal Smokeless tobacco maker has exceeded limits on sponsorship of events aimed at kids, state charges.
NCAA Recruiting Young Beer Ad Audience, Consumer Group Charges Beer ads "totally inconsistent" with promoting athletics.
Auto Safety Measures At Risk in Highway Bill House reluctant to act on measures approved by Senate committee.
Kellogg's Told to Stop Trashing Apples Company claims its Apple Jacks Cereal is better than the real thing.
MADD: Teen Access to Alcohol Widespread MADD Youth in Action stage undercover investigation in 21 cities.
Study Calls For Closer Scrutiny Of Children's Medical Devices Doctors missing many side effects that could be harmful.
Handwashing Can Save Children�s Lives, Study Finds Handwashing with soap reduces pneumonia in Pakistan study conducted by CDC.
Senate Committee Wants Bitter Antifreeze to Protect Children and Pets Thousands are poisoned each year by the current blend.
Water Fluoridation Still Lacking in Many Communities Dentists express dismay over decades of needless tooth decay.
Study Identifies Sleep Disorder Warning Signs In Kids Snoring, daytime sleepiness, learning disorders may be signs of sleep breathing disorders.
Consumer Group Wants Health Warnings on Soft Drinks Kids drinking too much sugar, not getting enough important nutrients.
WHO Study Examines Cellphone Risks to Kids Cancer data being searched for clues about potential cell phone health risks.
State Newborn Screening Programs Advance But most infants still are not covered by the full panel of 29 tests recommended by experts, according to the March of Dimes.
Study: Parked Cars Get Dangerously Hot, Even on Cool Days Study finds even cool days are dangerous to children and pets locked in parked cars.
Study: Small Trampolines Just As Dangerous As Large Ones With number of injuries doubling in recent years, parents should be cautious.
Studies Confirm Kids & TV Don�t Mix Children with a television in their bedrooms had lower scores on standardized tests.
Pomegranate Juice May Protect Premature Babies May provide protection against cerebral palsy, other birth injuries.
Illinois Probing Pot Suckers Hemp-flavored candy advertises that "every lick is like a hit."
Tobacco Ads Will Be Removed from School Magazines State attorneys general reach agreement with Time, Newsweek.
Kids and Fireworks Don't Mix, Doctors Warn Severe, long-lasting injuries commonly caused by backyard July 4th fireworks.
Docs Want to Trim Dr. Phil's Milk Mustache Pediatricians dispute claim that milk consumption helps kids lose weight.
Study: Sipping Through Straw Reduces Cavity Risk Straw should be positioned towards the back of the mouth, researchers report.
Landscaping Added to Five Worst Summer Jobs Danger awaits many teens entering the summer job market.
Powered Scooter Study Shows Just 4 in 10 Accident Victims Wore Helmets More than 10,000 injuries in a single year.
Researchers Find Stem Cells in Brain Discovery provides a possible clue to origin of childhood brain tumors.
Experts: Kids Need 60 Minutes of Daily Physical Activity Technology has made kids sedentary while calorie intake has remained the same.
North Carolina Shuts Down Modeling Scam, Wins Refunds for Consumers Nearly every applicant was told they had "the look."
FDA Approves Whooping Cough Vaccine For Adults Infection rate has been rising in recent years.
Illinois Requires Consumer Notification of Recalled Children's Products New law requires manufacturers and retailers to be proactive in notifying consumers of recalls.
Summer Camp Health Guidelines Pediatricians have some advice for parents ... and camps.
Front Airbags Risky for Teens Study finds younger teen-agers prone to injury when airbags deploy.
Study: Living Near Power Lines May Increase Cancer Risk In Children British researchers find increased leukemia risk in infants living within 200 feet of high-voltage lines.
Child Safety Seats Improving, NHTSA Finds Feds find infant seats easier to use, instructions easier to understand.
CDC Recommends New Meningitis Shot for Adolescents, College Freshmen New vaccine protects with a single injection.
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