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The use of cardiopulmonary bypass does not cause short-term neurological problems in children and teenagers after surgery for less complex heart defects, according to pediatric researchers. The new finding contrasts favorably with previous studies that showed adverse neurological effects after newborn surgery for more complex heart conditions.

Most children are still failing to eat five pieces of fruit and vegetables a day, though their levels of physical activity do meet current government recommendations, according to a new study.

Traffic pollution, especially in cities, adversely affects respiratory health in children with asthma. In this vulnerable group, worsening of respiratory symptoms requiring recurrent additional treatment.

A new study shows that developing antibodies to cockroach and mouse proteins is associated with a greater risk for wheeze, hay fever, and eczema in preschool urban children as young as three years of age. The study is the first to focus on the links between antibody responses to cockroach and mouse proteins and respiratory and allergic symptoms in such a young age group.

Using our Teen 'Am I Fat' Quiz, we will hopefully convince teens who are at a healthy weight that they are not overweight so that they do not develop an eating disorder.

Enter your child's weight, height and age and see what percentile they are on the US growth charts:

Egg freezing is all the rave this past year or so. I?ve read about egg freezing in Self Magazine, on news sites like CNN, and elsewhere. While egg freezing is...