Press-Room-Archive News Releases View archived news releases from the American Academy of Pediatrics. AAP Statement on Protecting Immigrant Children 1/25/2017 AAP: Preserve the Rights of Confidental Care for Adolescents Seeking Abortion Services 1/23/2017 AAP Offers Advice for Providing Proxy Care for Non-Urgent Pediatric Visits 1/23/2017 Studies Highlight Long Term Health Harms of Juvenile Justice System 1/23/2017 E-Cigarettes Are Expanding Tobacco Market By Attracting Low Risk Youth 1/23/2017 Research Looks at How Tonsillectomy Impacts Throat Infections and Sleep Apnea in Children 1/17/2017 School Performance is Poor in Children Diagnosed With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome at Birth 1/16/2017 The American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Simulation to Train Pediatricians on Addressing Teen Use of Appearance and Performance Enchancing Substances 1/11/2017 American Academy of Pediatrics Emphasizes Safety and Importance of Vaccines 1/10/2017 Study Finds Cybercycling Improves Classroom Functioning For Children With Behavior Disorders 1/9/2017 Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity at Ages 6 and 8 Linked to Fewer Symptoms of Depression Two Years Later 1/9/2017 Stories Recommend Sports Supplement for Underage Customers Despite Possible Health Risks 1/2/2017 Study: Maternal and Paternal Obesity Associated with Early Childhood Development Delays 1/2/2017 Four Leading Medical Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care 1/2/2017 AAP Leadership Commentary: How The Next President Can Improve Children's Lives 12/22/2016 Crib Marketing Displays Often Depict Unsafe Sleep Environments for Infants 12/19/2016 Early Nicotine Exposure Linked to Increased Addiction and Disease and Quitting is Harder for Youth According to a New Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics 12/19/2016 New American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations Aim to Ensure Safe Donor Human Milk Available for High Risk Infants Who Need it 12/19/2016 Study Looks at Effects of Childhood Maltreatment 50 Years later 12/19/2016 New Parent Home Visits and Infant Health Care Education Reduced Infants' Trips to Primary Care, Emergency Room 12/15/2016 Federal Study Shows Improved Weights Among Infants in WIC 12/13/2016 Benefits From Kangaroo Mother Still Present 20 Years Later 12/12/2016 Leading Medical Groups Applaud Surgeon General's Report on E-Cigarettes and Youth 12/8/2016 Study Finds Presumptive Announcements Beat Open Ended Conversations to Increase HPV Vaccination 12/5/2016 AAP Statement on House Passage of 21st Century Cures Act and Remaining Opportunities for Children this Congress 11/30/2016 Leading Medical and Health Groups Applaud HUD's Plan to Make Multi-Unit Housing Smokefree 11/30/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Names Pediatricians Dr. Anne Edwards and Dr. Debra Waldron to Senior Leadership Team 11/29/2016 National Groups Call on Congress to Fund Efforts to Address Children's Lead Exposure in Flint and Other Cities 11/28/2016 New AAP Report Encourages Safer Participation In Martial Arts 11/28/2016 Consumer Advocates and Pediatricians Gravely Concerned with Court Ruling Overturning Ban on High-Powered Magnets 11/23/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Members Select Dr. Colleen A. Kraft as New President-Elect 11/22/2016 Teens Who Participate in Choking Game Alone At High Risk of Suicidal Thoughts 11/21/2016 Family Focused Treatment May Offer Long Lasting Benefits For Children With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 11/21/2016 TV Food Advertising Affects Preschoolers' Diet 11/21/2016 New Research Shows Dramatic Rise in Children's Health Care Access 11/15/2016 Study: Rate of ADHD Diagnosis Among Preschoolers Stabilizes 11/15/2016 Study Finds Depression On Rise In Adolescents But Particularly Among Teen Girls 11/14/2016 Use of Physical Punishment Declines Across All Socioeconomic Groups 11/14/2016 School Required TDAP Vaccination May Help Boost HPV Immunization 11/8/2016 New Study Examines Return to Learn Concussion Laws 11/7/2016 Flavored E-Cigarette Use May Increase Teens' Taste for Smoking 11/7/2016 CPSC Fails to Ban Crib Bumpers Dangerous to Infants 11/4/2016 Teens' Self Regulation Associated With Circadian Rhythms and Daytime Sleepiness 11/3/2016 American Veterinary Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics issue joint statement on value of professional collaboration 11/3/2016 AAP Clears The Air On Role of Indoor Environmental Exposure in Childhood Asthma 10/31/2016 Sleep Related Infant Deaths In Out Of Home Settings Share Some Risk Factors 10/24/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Safe Sleep Recommendations to Protect Against SIDS, Sleep-Related Infant Deaths 10/24/2016 Study Finds Youth Motocross Racing Injuries Severe Despite Required Safety Gear 10/21/2016 Visits to Pediatric Emergency Departments for Headache Pain in Children Are on the Rise 10/21/2016 Adverse Events Affect Children’s Development, Physical Health and Biology 10/21/2016 Children in ERs Without Insurance and Those with Medicaid More Likely than Patients with Private Insurance to be Transferred to Another Facility 10/21/2016 Researchers Caution About Potential Harms of Parents’ Online Posts about Children 10/21/2016 Head Lice Outbreaks in Camp Settings Cause Substantial Burden on Kids, Staff 10/21/2016 Study Examines Suicides Publicized on Social Media and Teens’ ER Visits for Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior 10/21/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New Recommendations for Children’s Media Use 10/21/2016 Most Adults Surveyed Don’t Know E-Cigarette Use Deposits Nicotine on Indoor Surfaces 10/21/2016 Child Death Rates from Motor Vehicle Crashes Vary Widely Between States 10/21/2016 More Time on Digital Devices Means Kids Less Likely to Finish Homework 10/21/2016 Study Shows Same‐Day Return to Play After Concussion Still Common Among Youth Athletes 10/21/2016 Disparities in Smoking Susceptibility Found in Study That Analyzed Race, Ethnicity and Age 10/17/2016 Children Placed in Foster Care Struggle With More Physical and Mental Health Issues 10/17/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics 2016 Conference in San Francisco Will Bridge to Healthier Futures For Children 10/14/2016 Pediatricians Examine How Media is Transforming Children’s Lives 10/14/2016 Children’s Book Characters “Ivy + Bean” Return For a Second Round of Immunization Education 10/14/2016 Pediatricians to Help Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Gear Up for Fall and Winter Programming 10/14/2016 AAP Statement on Historical Paris Agreement to Address Global Climate Change 10/7/2016 The American Academy of Pediatrics Institute For Healthy Childhood Weight Expands Motivational Interviewing Skills Building APP For Pediatricians 10/4/2016 8 Health Groups File Suit to Force FDA to Require Graphic Cigarette Warnings as Mandated by Law 10/4/2016 Children Who Received Some Forms of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Care Less Likely to be Vaccinated for Flu 10/3/2016 HRC Joins With Nation’s Leading Pediatric Organizations on New Guide Supporting Transgender Youth 9/29/2016 AAP Statement on Senate Failure to Pass Landmark Child Welfare Legislation 9/29/2016 AAP Statement on Senate passage of Zika funding 9/28/2016 Housing First Approach to Homeless Youth With Mental Illness Improved Stability of Housing, Study Shows 9/26/2016 Older Teens Exercise Habits Follow Them into Adulthood 9/26/2016 Study Analyzes Characteristics of Suicide in Elementary School-Aged Children by Age Race 9/19/2016 Baby Led Weaning Does Not Increase Choking Risk When Modified for Safety 9/19/2016 AAP Report Says Codeine Too Risky For Kids, Urges Restrictions on Use 9/19/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics to Launch Transition Plan for Next Presidential Administration 9/15/2016 AAP Statement on Subcommittee Passage of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act 9/13/2016 Collaborative Care Approach Reduces Post-Concussive Symptoms in Teens 9/13/2016 Soccer Related Injuries, Especially Concussion Rates, Rise Dramatically Among U.S. Youth Players 9/12/2016 Parents Who Administer Liquid Meds Often Make Dosing Errors, Study Says 9/12/2016 AAP Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2016-17 Season 9/6/2016 AAP Clinical Report: Young Children Risk Injury in Single-Sport Specialization 8/29/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Highlights Impact of Children's Earliest Experiences on School Readiness 8/29/2016 Pediatricians Say Parents' Concerns About Vaccines Have Shifted In Past Decade 8/29/2016 Continued Play After a Concussion Prolongs Recovery Time 8/29/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes New Policies to Boost Child Immunization Rates 8/29/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Action to Lower Prices of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors 8/26/2016 Disparities in ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Suggest African American and Latino Children Are Under Diagnosed and Under Treated 8/23/2016 AAP Offers Guidance for Emergency Department Clinicians When Addressing Children's Mental Health Conditions 8/22/2016 AAP Policy Recommends Pediatricians Offer Medication for Opioid Addiction 8/22/2016 AAP Clinical Report : Steps to Prevent Teen Obesity and Eating Disorders 8/22/2016 TV Ratings on Sex, Violence and Substance Abuse Offer Little Help to Parents 8/22/2016 Drivers Under the Influence Are Less Likely to Properly Restrain Child Passengers 8/22/2016 Study Urges Child Development Screening for Refugee Families 8/15/2016 Video Recordings Show Infants Placed in Unsafe Sleep Environments 8/15/2016 Children with Epilepsy May Experience Vulnerability and Discrimination 8/10/2016 Research Discovers Risks for Continued E-Cigarette Usage in Teens 8/8/2016 Emergency Room Visits Jump As Trampoline Parks Gain In Popularity 8/1/2016 AAP Offers Recommendations to Improve Caring for Pediatric Trauma 7/25/2016 Most Teen Athletes At Low Risk of Painkiller Misuse 7/25/2016 AAP Policy Statement Affirms Importance of Patients' Informed Consent in Decision Making 7/25/2016 AAP Clinical Report: Parental Substance Use Increases Child Health Risks 7/18/2016 AAP Clinical Report Says Female Athletes Experience Unique Set of Risk Factors 7/18/2016 AAP Clinical Report: Pediatricians Should Provide Sexuality Education 7/18/2016 Virtual Violence Impacts Children on Multiple Levels 7/18/2016 Football Team Followed For Season Measures Head Impact Severity 7/18/2016 AAP Announces New Initiative to Confront Violence in Children's Lives 7/8/2016 Marketing Vegetables in School Cafeterias Yields Dramatic Results 7/5/2016 Immunization Rates Vary Widely In Immigrant Communities 6/29/2016 Safety Advocates Applaud IKEA Recall, Emphasize Need for Consumer Awareness 6/28/2016 With Suicide Now Teens’ Second-Leading Cause of Death, Pediatricians Urged to Ask About Its Risks 6/27/2016 AAP Report Updates Safe Practices When Sedating a Pediatric Patient 6/27/2016 AAP Urges Education to Prevent Teen Use of Performance Enhancing Substances 6/27/2016 Gross Motor Milestones Can Predict Future Development 6/27/2016 Declaración de la AAP sobre la decisión dividida de la Suprema Corte acerca de las políticas para proteger a los niños inmigrantes 6/24/2016 AAP Statement on Supreme Court Split Decision on Policies Protecting Immigrant Children 6/23/2016 AAP Supports ACIP Recommendation for Use of Inactivated Flu Vaccine 6/22/2016 AAP Statement on Senate Failure to Pass Gun Safety Amendments 6/20/2016 AAP Policy Statement Pushes for More Screening, Treatment for Teen Substance Abuse 6/20/2016 Most Youth With Sports and Recreation Related Concussions Not Seen in Health Care Settings 6/20/2016 With No Amount of Lead Exposure Safe for Children, American Academy of Pediatrics Calls For Stricter Regulations 6/20/2016 AAP Statement Urging Advancement of the Family First Prevention Services Act as Written 6/17/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Senate Gun Violence Prevention Measures 6/16/2016 AAP Statement Supporting House Energy and Commerce Committee's Mental Health Legislation 6/15/2016 AAP Statement Supporting the Family First Prevention Services Act 6/13/2016 AAP Statement on HUD Announcement to Reduce Lead Exposure in Public Housing 6/13/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Childhood Sleep Guidelines 6/13/2016 Adolescents Who Vape Six Times More Likely to to Smoke in Early Adulthood 6/13/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics: Involved Dads Help Kids Develop 6/13/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Statement in Response to Shooting in Orlando, Florida 6/12/2016 AAP Statement in Response to House Republican Poverty Plan 6/7/2016 Size of Formula Bottles Contributes to Greater Infant Weight Gain and Size at Age Six Months 6/7/2016 Identifying Parents With Low Health Literacy Improves Children's Health 6/7/2016 Music Celebrities Popular Among Teens Are Used to Promote Unhealthy Foods 6/6/2016 Risk of Febrile Seizures After Vaccines Quantified In New Analysis 6/6/2016 Frequent Moves During Babies' First Year Associated With Hospitalizations 6/3/2016 AAP Statement in Response to FDA's Voluntary Guidance on Reducing Sodium Levels in Food 6/1/2016 AAP Statement on the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act 5/25/2016 Research Findings May Help Babies and Their Parents Sleep Better at Night 5/24/2016 AAP Policy Statement Recommends Full Time Nurse in Every School 5/23/2016 AAP Statement of Opposition to the House Education and the Workforce Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill 5/17/2016 Mothers Who Work 19 Hours or Less Per Week More Likely to Continue Breastfeeding Than Mothers Working Longer Hours 5/16/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Commends White House for Asserting Protections for Transgender Students 5/13/2016 Study Finds Unrestricted Cash Transfers to Pregnant Women Improves Infant Health 5/12/2016 E-Cigarettes Account for Increasing Numbers of Children Injured By Nicotine Poisoning and Increased Hospitalizations 5/9/2016 Analysis Finds Swaddling Increases Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome When Infants Placed on Stomach or Side to Sleep 5/9/2016 AAP Statement on FDA Rule Regulating E-Cigarettes and Tobacco 5/5/2016 Vaccinating Pregnant Women Against the Flu Protects their Infants 5/3/2016 Playground Injuries on the Rise; More Children Treated for Traumatic Brain Injuries Despite Industry Improvements 5/2/2016 Breastfeeding App Shows Promise in Supporting First-Time Mothers 4/30/2016 Colorado Study Finds One in Six Children Hospitalized for Lung Inflammation Test Positive for Marijuana Exposure 4/30/2016 Stronger State-Level Alcohol Policies Reduce Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Deaths among Teens 4/30/2016 Parents' Presence at Bedside Found To Decrease Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Severity 4/30/2016 Study Suggests Breastmilk Promotes Brain Development in Preemies 4/30/2016 Study Identifies Factors that Can Help Children Thrive in the Face of Adversity 4/30/2016 Percentage of U.S. Children Who Have Chronic Health Conditions on the Rise 4/30/2016 Aerial Spraying to Combat Mosquitos Linked to Increased Risk of Autism in Children 4/30/2016 Children are Diagnosed with Autism at Younger Ages Since Push for Universal Screening 4/30/2016 Survey Suggests Children of Gay Fathers Are Well Adjusted 4/30/2016 Legalization of Marijuana in Washington State Shown to Have Had No Effect on Teens’ Access to Drug 4/30/2016 Combination of Face-To-Face and Online Bullying May Pack a Powerful Punch 4/30/2016 Stress and Depression is Linked to HPV-Related Health Problems 4/30/2016 Recommendation for Complete Rest Until Symptom-Free After Concussion May Not Be Best Approach for Recovery 4/30/2016 Concerns Raised with Products Marketed as “First Finger Foods” 4/30/2016 Mental Health Diagnoses Rise Significantly for Military Children 4/30/2016 Fireworks-Related Burns Requiring Hospital Stays Skyrocket Among Kids 4/30/2016 Study Shows Asthma-Related Twitter Posts Can Predict Rise in Hospitals Visits 4/30/2016 Alcohol Brand Placement in Television Shows Associated With Adolescents’ Brand Preferences and Drinking Behaviors 4/30/2016 Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Home Increases Childhood Illnesses, Demand for Healthcare Services 4/30/2016 Inadequate Cushion of Savings Tied to Increased Child Health Risks 4/30/2016 Study Finds Adolescent Tobacco Users Commonly Report Light Smoking 4/30/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Statement on Reported Syrian Airstrikes on a Children's Hospital 4/29/2016 Low Income Children More Likely to Have Food Allergy, Less Likely to Have Resources to Manage It 4/27/2016 Increased Electronic Cigarette Use Among Youth Linked to Advertisement Exposure 4/25/2016 Laundry Detergent Packets Pose Increasing, Sometimes Fatal Risk to Young Children 4/25/2016 AAP Recommends New Term for Brief, Unexplained Events in Newborns With No Underlying Health Problems or Risk For Sudden Infant Death 4/25/2016 Largest International Pediatric Research Meeting to Showcase Cutting-Edge Discoveries on Children’s Health 4/22/2016 Parent Belief That Young Child is Obese Could Lead to Greater Incidence of Obesity Later in Life 4/21/2016 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective For Depressed Youth Who Decline Or Discontinue Antidepressants 4/20/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Opposes Legislation that Discriminates Against Transgender Children 4/18/2016 AAP Statement on Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill 4/18/2016 Toddlers Who Have A Bigger Appetite for Dessert Experience More Weight Gain 4/18/2016 Childhood Sexual Violence Against Boys in three Countries Underscores Need for Locally Targeted Prevention Strategies 4/18/2016 Children in Rural Areas More Likely to be Hospitalized, Readmitted with Complex Medical Issues 4/11/2016 Children's Diet Quality Improves With Changes in Federal WIC Program 4/7/2016 AAP Welcomes FDA Announcement on Limiting Arsenic in Infant Rice Cereal 4/1/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Reiterates the Importance of Vaccines 3/28/2016 Shortage of Pediatric Specialists, Rising number of Chronically Ill Kids Prompts AAP Call to Revamp Training Funds 3/28/2016 Ear Infections Among Infants Decline: Research Credits New Vaccines, Breastfeeding and Lower Smoking Rates 3/28/2016 Study Finds Parents Who Don't Sleep Well Overestimate Sleep Problems in Their Children 3/24/2016 CDC Outlines Ways to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Children With Zika Virus Disease 3/23/2016 Parent Mentors An Effective Way to Secure Health Coverage and Improve HealthCare Access For Uninsured Children While Saving Money 3/17/2016 AAP Statement on Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Report 3/17/2016 AAP Statement on Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill 3/16/2016 Home Visits to Equip Parents With Playful Learning Activities Close Cognitive Development Gap Between Disadvantaged Children and High Resource Peers 3/14/2016 Birth of a Sibling By First Grade Appears to Lower a Child's Obesity Risk 3/11/2016 Study Shows Adverse Experiences Make a Child Less Likely to Graduate from High School 3/10/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Pediatricians Screen for Poverty at Check-ups and Help Eliminate its Toxic Health Effects 3/9/2016 Transgender Preadolescents Have Good Mental Health Outcomes After Transitioning Gender Identities 2/26/2016 Physically Active Teaching Improves Math and Spelling Scores 2/24/2016 Don’t Wait to See if Child’s Physical Delay Improves 2/23/2016 HPV Prevalence Among Teens Down by 64 Percent Since Vaccination Introduced a Decade Ago 2/22/2016 Obesity in Children and Adolescents Quickly Affects Blood Pressure 2/19/2016 A Letter to Parents in Flint, Michigan 2/19/2016 Joint Statement Addresses Increasing Need for Privacy Protections for Young Patients 2/19/2016 Researchers Say Rise in Temperature With Teething Usually Not a Fever 2/18/2016 AAP Statement on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Final Recommendation Statement on Autism Screening 2/16/2016 AAP Statement on FAA Reauthorization 2/11/2016 Gradual Drop in Adolescent Metabolic Syndrome Severity Linked to U.S. Dietary Changes 2/9/2016 Effectiveness of TDAP Vaccine Drops After a Year 2/5/2016 Special Supplement to Pediatrics Spotlights Care and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Autism 2/1/2016 Study Suggests Teens Who Consume More Dietary Fiber Less Likely to Develop Breast Cancer Later 2/1/2016 Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule—United States, 2016 2/1/2016 Among High-Risk Teens Younger Boys May Be More Likely Than Girls to Be Victims of Dating Violence 1/29/2016 Mothers' Combination of Obesity and Diabetes Significantly Increases Risk of Autism in Children 1/29/2016 Early Pediatric Interventions Can Prevent Behavior Problems in Young Children 1/27/2016 Overweight vs Obese Boys Experience Different Rates of Puberty 1/27/2016 AAP: Newborns, Especially Preemies, Experience Too Much Pain During Routine Procedures 1/25/2016 Global Analysis Shows More than Half of Children Experienced Past Year Violence 1/25/2016 Child Behavioral Problems Linked to Type of Parental Debt 1/21/2016 Leading Medical and Health Groups Commend HUD for Protecting Children, Families from Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Public Housing 1/19/2016 AAP Statement on Bipartisan Senate Bill to Reauthorize Child Nutrition Programs 1/19/2016 With Youth HIV Testing Rates Low, Nearly Half With Virus Don't Know Status 1/19/2016 Early Traumatic Experiences Tied to Learning and Behavioral Difficulties in Children 1/14/2016 Study Shows Sugar Warning Label Has Powerful Effect on Beverages Parents Would Buy for Kids 1/14/2016 AAP Response to President Obama's 2016 State of the Union Address 1/12/2016 Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke 1/11/2016 AAP Statement on Passage of the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 1/11/2016 Study Finds Concussion Rate in Youth Ice Hockey No Higher Than in Other Collision Sports 1/8/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Names Dr. David M. Jaffe as Director of Department of Education 1/8/2016 AAP Statement on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 1/7/2016 American Academy of Pediatrics Supports President Obama's Efforts to Reduce Gun Violence 1/5/2016 Nation's Stockpile of Medical Disaster Supplies Falls Short of Meeting Needs of Children 1/4/2016 Study Says U.S. Childhood Asthma Rates May Be Leveling Off, But Not Among The Poor 12/28/2015 Children With Epilepsy Need Plans To Stop Prolonged Seizures At School 12/28/2015 CDC: Small Turtles Are a Significant Source of Salmonella Illness in Humans 12/23/2015 Study Finds Holding Low Birth Weight Newborns Skin to Skin Kangaroo Style Reduces Mortality Rates by 36 Percent 12/22/2015 Mindfulness Training in Urban Public School May Help Ease Effects of Toxic Stress 12/18/2015 AAP Statement on FDA’s Action to Prohibit Tanning Bed Use by Children Under 18 12/18/2015 Study Finds Few Adolescents Who Are Prescribed Medications That Cause Birth Defects Are Also Counseled About Contraception 12/16/2015 AAP Report Says Signs of Early Sexual Maturation Don't Always Mean Puberty Has Started 12/14/2015 Pediatricians Applaud Senate Passage of the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 12/11/2015 Cheerleading Injuries Less Common, But More Severe, Than in Most Other High School Sports 12/10/2015 School is Where Adolescents Get Most of Their Exercise, But It's Not Enough 12/8/2015 AAP Releases Summary of Updated Preventive Health Care Screening and Assessment Schedule for Children's Checkups 12/7/2015 Factors Beyond Sleep Environment Contribute to Decrease in SIDS 12/2/2015 Study Links Increasing Cigarette Prices to Lower Infant Mortality Rates 12/1/2015 Study Finds Certain Birth Defects More Likely Than Others to Put Children at Higher Risk of Maltreatment 11/30/2015 Study Examines the Role of Parents in Reducing Risky Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents 11/30/2015 AAP Offers Recommendations to Enhance Safety for Children Receiving Anesthesia 11/30/2015 American Academy Of Pediatrics Members Select Fernando Stein As New President-Elect 11/24/2015 ADHD Medications Make it Harder For Children to Sleep 11/23/2015 Leading Medical, Children's and Women's Health Groups Applaud Passage of Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 11/16/2015 AAP Highlights Danger to Kids From Antibiotics Use in Food Producing Animals 11/16/2015 Press Statement in Response to Violence in Paris by AAP CEO Dr. Karen Remley 11/14/2015 HUD Proposes to Protect More than One Million Americans Living in Multi-Unit Housing from Harms of Secondhand Smoke 11/12/2015 Pediatric Medical Home Champion to Receive Distinguished National Award 11/10/2015 Parent-Aimed TV Ads for Children's Beverages Pour On Sugar-Coated Health Messages 11/9/2015 Complications in the Nursery Have Long Lasting Effects for Preterm Babies 11/9/2015 Young Children Have Almost Universal Exposure to Mobile Media Devices 11/2/2015 Pediatricians in States Without Vaccine Exemption Laws More Likely to Dismiss Vaccine-Refusing Families 11/2/2015 Six State Chapters Join American Academy of Pediatrics Effort To Improve Pediatric Care For Children With ADHD 10/29/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Links Global Warming to the Health of Children 10/26/2015 The American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Sweeping Recommendations on Tobacco and E-Cigarettes 10/26/2015 More Than 50 Percent of Sexually Active Men & Women Will Acquire HPV Infection 10/26/2015 The American Academy of Pediatrics Tackles Youth Football Injuries 10/25/2015 Research Suggests Canine Companionship Helps Calm Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment 10/23/2015 ACL Injuries Increase among School-Aged Children and Adolescents 10/23/2015 Basketball, Soccer and Lacrosse Lead to Most ACL Injuries among High School Female Athletes 10/23/2015 Improved Job Opportunities, After-School Activities and Cleaner City Environment Top Urban Teens’ Priorities for Violence Prevention Efforts 10/23/2015 Skin-to-Skin Contact with Baby in Neonatal Unit Decreases Maternal Stress Levels 10/23/2015 Internet Misfires as Source of Accurate and Complete Information on Safely Storing Firearms in the Home 10/23/2015 More Than a Quarter of Women Giving Birth at an Arizona Hospital Who Test Positive For Marijuana Also Using Other Illicit Drugs 10/23/2015 Do as I Say, Not as I Show: Advertisements in Top Parenting Magazines Don't Always Illustrate Safe Practices 10/23/2015 Study Finds Gap in Awareness of Return-to-Play Practices following Youth Sport Head Hits 10/23/2015 Study Identifies Roadblocks to Mental Health Services for Adolescents Affected by Bullying 10/23/2015 Study Finds Birth Tourism in the United States Delivers Complex Medical Cases in Neonatal Units 10/23/2015 Health Food Stores Commonly Recommend Teens Try Over-the-Counter Sports Performance Supplement Not Medically Advised for Athletes under Age 18 10/23/2015 Most Parents Form Vaccination Preferences before Becoming Pregnant 10/23/2015 A Longer Look at Treatments for Leg Length Discrepancies 10/23/2015 Study Finds Hands-Only CPR in High School Class Pumps Up Likelihood of Bystander Response to Cardiac Arrest 10/23/2015 Children in Foster Care Three Times More Likely to Have ADHD Diagnosis 10/23/2015 More than One in Five Life-Threatening Anaphylactic Reactions in U.S. Schools Occur in Individuals with No Known Allergies 10/23/2015 Study Finds Injuries From Nonpowder Guns Severe Among Children 10/23/2015 New AAP Report Targets Lack of Adequate Food as Ongoing Health Risk to U.S. Children 10/23/2015 AAP 2015 National Conference and Exhibition Media Highlights 10/22/2015 Project ECHO Brings Specialty Medical Expertise To Children In Remote Areas 10/19/2015 AAP Says Disaster Preparedness Planning Should Focus More on the Unique Needs of Children 10/19/2015 Pediatricians Gathered in Nation’s Capital Will Assemble 10,000 Meals for Hungry Children Worldwide 10/19/2015 AAP Says No Amount of Alcohol Should be Considered Safe During Pregnancy 10/19/2015 Study Examines How Family History of Breast Cancer Impacts Girls' Psyhosocial Development 10/19/2015 AAP Program to Focus on the Health Effects of Toxic Stress in Children 10/19/2015 Nation's Pediatricians To Rally Around Children's Health Measures In and Beyond The Exam Room 10/15/2015 Primary Care Physicians Treat One Third of Children With Mental Health Conditions 10/12/2015 Use of a Metronome Can Help Improve CPR Survival Rates 10/12/2015 Pediatricians Applaud House Introduction of the Reach Every Mother and Child Act 10/8/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics to Lead National Center On Early Childhood Health and Wellness 10/5/2015 Screening Children for Physical Abuse Could Identify Children Earlier 10/5/2015 Positive Beliefs About Marijuana Among Pre Teens Predict DUI in High School 10/5/2015 AAP Statement on New EPA Ozone Standards 10/1/2015 Health Groups Support Bills in Congress to Raise Tobacco Sales Age to 21 Nationwide 9/30/2015 AAP Policy Statement Recommends Better Health Care For Children in Foster and Kinship Care 9/28/2015 AAP Encourages Continued Use of Expanded Apgar Reporting Form 9/28/2015 New Study Shows Exactly What Kind of Fruits Children Like to Eat - Apple is No. 1 9/21/2015 Three State Chapters Join American Academy Of Pediatrics Effort To Improve Substance Use And Mental Health Care For Youth 9/17/2015 Child Health Leaders Applaud Recommendation to Include Children in PMI 9/17/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Reiterates Safety and Importance of Vaccines 9/17/2015 AAP Urges Response to Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families in Wake of Disasters and Crises 9/14/2015 Two Year Olds Have the Highest Number of Tricycle Injuries 9/14/2015 Children's Exposure to Pesticide and Childhood Cancers 9/14/2015 Leading Medical, Children’s and Women’s Health Groups Applaud House Passage of Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015 9/8/2015 AAP Recommends Flu Vaccine For All Children and All Health Care Workers 9/7/2015 Siblings Now Most Likely Source of Pertussis Infection Among Infants 9/7/2015 High School Students Are Using E-Cigarettes to Vaporize Cannabis 9/7/2015 AAP Joins in Interim Guidance on Introduction of Peanuts for High Risk Infants 8/31/2015 AAP Updates Well Child Visit Schedule 8/31/2015 AAP Warns of the Dangers of Binge Drinking in Adolescents 8/31/2015 Kids With Chronic Illnesses Often Use Alcohol and Marijuana; Better Education on Drug Interactions Recommended 8/31/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes 10th Anniversary of Katrina, Promoting Progress Made to Make Children Safer 8/24/2015 Shift Seen in Type of Imaging Conducted for Common Childhood Health Problems 8/24/2015 Parent Feeding Practices are Linked to Children's Weight Status 8/24/2015 Adolescents Who Do Not Receive Health Care When Needed More Likely to Suffer With Poor Health as Adults 8/17/2015 Mandate for Protective Eyewear Reduces Risk of Eye Injury Among Field Hockey Players 8/17/2015 AAP Statement on Introduction of Family Stability and Kinship Care Act 8/5/2015 Parent Child Reading and Story Time Promote Brain Development Prior to Kindergarten 8/3/2015 Research Shows Picky Eaters - aka Selective Eating - Should Get More Attention From Pediatricians 8/3/2015 AAP Statement on EPA Clean Power Plan to Regulate Carbon Emissions 8/3/2015 AAP Statement on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Draft Recommendation Statement on Autism Screening 8/3/2015 AAP Statement on Introduction of Reach Every Mother and Child Act 7/30/2015 During National Immunization Awareness Month, Pediatricians Look Back at Medicine Before Vaccines 7/30/2015 Mothers Receive Conflicting Advice on Infant Care 7/27/2015 Will E-Cigarettes Lead to Renormalization of Smoking Behavior in Teens 7/27/2015 Research Validates New Prediction Tool for Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma) 7/27/2015 Pediatricians Applaud House Action on Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 7/23/2015 Special Report Lists Top 5 Newborn Tests and Procedures that Are Overused 7/20/2015 Misconceptions Among Parents About Antibiotic Use Continue, More Common Among Parents of Children Insured Through Medicaid 7/20/2015 Use of More Distinct, Temporary Names For Newborns Decreases Wrong Patient Errors 7/13/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Welcomes Dr. Karen Remley as Executive Director/CEO 7/13/2015 Only Half of Children Receive Appropriate X-Ray to Detect Possible Child Abuse 7/13/2015 AAP Statement on FDA’s Announcement on Protecting Children from Liquid Nicotine 6/30/2015 AAP Issues Recommendations on Telemedicine in Pediatric Health Care 6/29/2015 AAP Updates Recommendations on Obesity Prevention: It's Never Too Early to Begin Living a Healthy Lifestyle 6/29/2015 Preventive Oral Health Services in Primary Care Can Improve Children's Oral Health 6/29/2015 The American Academy of Pediatrics Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Recognize Same-Gender Marriage in All 50 States 6/26/2015 Pediatricians Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Federal Subsidies for Health Insurance Purchased in All 50 States 6/25/2015 Health Problems in Adolescence Can Result in Poor Educational and Employment Outcomes 6/22/2015 ED Visits for Teen Self Inflicted Injuries Increases 6/15/2015 Dabbing: A New, More Dangerous Method of Using Marijuana 6/15/2015 Children Exposed to Firearms, Knives More Likely to Suffer Depression, Anxiety and Aggression 6/8/2015 State Policies On Alcohol Can Lower Youth Drinking 6/1/2015 Medical Legal Strategy Can Improve Healthcare of Low-Income Parents of Newborns 6/1/2015 Study Examines Strategies to Improve Physician Counseling on Vaccines 6/1/2015 Dyslexic Children Often Have Perfect Vision, Study Finds 5/25/2015 Higher Altitude is Associated with Increased Risk of SIDS 5/25/2015 Let's Play: Study Finds Preschoolers Need More Opportunities for Active Play 5/18/2015 Low Physical Activity Levels Found in Youth Dance Classes 5/18/2015 National Dog Bite Prevention Week is May 17-23 5/14/2015 The American Academy of Pediatrics Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Announces Launch of an Early Obesity Prevention Policy Roundtable Series 5/12/2015 Protecting Babies Worldwide From Pertussis 5/11/2015 Concussions Can Cause Academic Problems for Students, Especially in High School 5/11/2015 Study Finds Waning Immunity from TDAP Vaccine in Adolescents 5/4/2015 U.S. Vital Statistics Show Declines in Birth Rates, Infant Mortality 5/4/2015 Victims of bullying fare worse in the long run than maltreated children 4/28/2015 Age at autism diagnosis differs between boys, girls 4/28/2015 Youths evaluated for sexual abuse at risk for revictimization online 4/28/2015 Detection of Critical Heart Disease Before Birth Lags Among Poor 4/27/2015 AAP Issues Recommendations on Newborn Hospital Discharge Readiness 4/27/2015 Outsmarting Smartphones: Technology Reduces Distracted driving Among Teens 4/27/2015 Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Provides Early Benefits for Adolescent Girls 4/27/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Supports HHS Fluoride Recommendations for Drinking Water 4/27/2015 Protecting Kids from Harm - Updated AAP Report Offers Guidance on Evaluating Suspected Child Abuse 4/27/2015 Serogroup B Meningococcal Vacine May Help Against Disease 4/27/2015 AAP Updates Treatments for Head Lice 4/27/2015 Just an Hour of TV a Day Linked to Unhealthy Weight in Kindergartners 4/26/2015 Parents sound off on mobile device use by children 4/26/2015 We are Family: Adult Support Reduces Youths’ Risk of Violence Exposure 4/26/2015 Program puts a dent in summer hunger 4/26/2015 Researchers Harness the Power of Mobile Devices to Teach Kids About Safety 4/26/2015 Electronic Cigarettes Gaining in Popularity Among Teens 4/26/2015 Serving healthy foods with a smile may entice students to eat better 4/26/2015 Some children lose autism diagnosis but still struggle 4/26/2015 Babies as Young as 6 Months Using Mobile Media 4/25/2015 Cell phones take parents’ attention away from kids on playgrounds 4/25/2015 Giving books to kids before summer break can stem reading losses 4/25/2015 Seven Great Achievements in Child Health Research to be Celebrated at Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting 4/25/2015 State laws dampen texting by teen drivers but rates still high 4/25/2015 Magazine, Internet Images Fail to Promote Infant Sleep Safety 4/25/2015 Youths who Survive Self-poisoning Continue To Be at Risk of Suicide for Years 4/25/2015 MRI Shows Association Between Reading to Young Children and Brain Activity 4/25/2015 Cutting-edge research in children’s health to be presented at international pediatric meeting in San Diego 4/21/2015 Some Neonatal Intensive Care Units May be Overusing Antibiotics 4/20/2015 Interventions Can Help Children Be at Ease Swallowing Pills 4/20/2015 Unimmunized Infants at Higher Risk of Hepatitis B 4/20/2015 Emergency Departments Improve Readiness to Care for Children 4/16/2015 Cutting-Edge Research in Children’s Health to Be Presented at International Pediatric Meeting in San Diego 4/14/2015 Pediatricians Applaud Passage of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act 4/14/2015 Children of Military Families Less Likely to Be Vaccinated On Time, Putting Them at Risk for Deadly Diseases 4/13/2015 Seeing Alcohol Consumed in Films Leads Adolescents to Drink, Have Alcohol-Related Problems 4/13/2015 Online Shoppers Beware - Human Milk Purchased on Internet Can be Contaminated 4/6/2015 AAP Response to U.S. Supreme Court Armstrong v. Exceptional Child Center Ruling 3/31/2015 AAP Opposes In School Drug Testing Due to Lack of Evidence 3/30/2015 AAP Recommends Using Only Metric Dosing Devices for Children's Medications Not Kitchen Spoons 3/30/2015 Medical Leaders Applaud House Approval of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act 3/26/2015 Addressing Barriers to Care, Challenging Behaviors Improves Outcomes in ADHD Children 3/23/2015 Major Pediatric Associations Call for Congressional Action on Paid Leave 3/20/2015 Leading Medical, Children’s and Women’s Health Groups Support Legislation to Help Reduce Number of Newborns Exposed to Opioids 3/20/2015 Half a Million New Children’s Books Will Be Distributed through Pediatric Clinics to Help Close the Word Gap 3/18/2015 Child Sex Trafficking Victims Pose Identification Challenges Among Health Care Providers 3/16/2015 Pediatricians Play an Important Role in Addressing Tobacco Use 3/16/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Applauds Institute of Medicine Report: Supports Limiting Youth Access to Tobacco Products 3/12/2015 Use of Antidepressants During Pregnancy and Risk of Asthma 3/9/2015 ATVs Are Dangerous to Children: Number of All-Terrain Vehicle Deaths Increase Slightly for Children, While Injuries Suffered by All Riders Decrease 3/4/2015 Pediatricians Continue to Work With Parents Who Want to Space Out or Delay Vaccines 3/2/2015 Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Passes Liquid Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Legislation 2/26/2015 AAP Statement on 25th Anniversary of Smoke-Free U.S. Flights 2/25/2015 Washing Dishes By Hand May Reduce Risk of Allergy Development 2/23/2015 AAP Recommends Whole Diet Approach to Children's Nutrition 2/23/2015 AAP Outlines Medical Needs of Child Sex Trafficking Victims 2/23/2015 Dr. Karen Remley Named Executive Director/CEO of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2/20/2015 Study Finds Racial Disparities in Treating Type 1 Diabetes in Children 2/16/2015 Teens Not Getting Enough Zzzz's 2/16/2015 Warmth and Sucrose Eases Newborn Pain 2/16/2015 AAP Statement on Legislation to Extend Children's Health Insurance Program 2/12/2015 No Link Found Between Oxytocin Use and Risk of ADHD 2/9/2015 AAP Statement on Dr. Margaret Hamburg's Departure from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 2/5/2015 Joint Statement from Health and Medical Groups on Institute of Medicine Review of WIC Food Packages 2/3/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics CEO Urges Public Officials to Cite Credible Science When Discussing Measles 2/3/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics President Urges Parents to Vaccinate Their Children Against Measles 2/2/2015 AAP Statement on President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Proposal 2/2/2015 Many Pre-Packaged Toddler Meals and Snack Foods Contain Too Much Salt or Sugar 2/2/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Applauds Historic $1 Billion Pledge to Provide Vaccines to World's Poorest Nations 1/27/2015 Menu Labels Can Ensure Kids Eat Less and Move More 1/26/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Reaffirms Opposition to Legalizing Marijuana for Recreational or Medical Use 1/26/2015 AAP Issues Updated Immunization Schedules for Children and Adolescents 1/26/2015 Early Interventions for Behavioral and Emotional Disorders - AAP Clinical Report 1/26/2015 American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children to Protect Against Measles 1/23/2015 AAP Response to President Obama's State of the Union Address 1/20/2015 Let's Talk About Pizza - Study Recommends Including Pizza in Childhood Nutrition Counseling 1/19/2015 Many Factors Play a Role in Cognitive Outcomes in Kindergarten 1/19/2015 Underimmunization and Vaccine Refusal Cluster Together 1/19/2015 AAP Statement on Fiscal Year 2015 Homeland Security Spending Bill 1/16/2015 Higher Rate of Vaccination Leads to Less Rotavirus Disease 1/12/2015 Head Start Programs May Prevent Obesity Among Low Income Preschoolers 1/12/2015 Study Shows Small Screens in Children's Bedrooms Can Harm Sleep 1/5/2015 Strict Rest After Concussion Does Not Improve Recovery 1/5/2015 AAP Congratulates Plantiffs, Children and Families on Victory in Florida Medicaid Case 12/31/2014 Texting Can Be A Helpful Reminder to Keep Vaccinations Timely 12/29/2014 AAP Clinical Report: How Pediatricians Can Help Stop Polio Forever 12/29/2014 Pre-participation Sports Exam Requirements Vary State to State 12/22/2014 Maternal Depression and Its Impact on Adolescent Behavior 12/22/2014 AAP Statement on Fiscal Year 2015 Omnibus 12/16/2014 AAP Statement on National Children’s Study 12/16/2014 Study Shows 29% of High School Students Use E-Cigarettes 12/15/2014 AAP Statement on Second Anniversary of Shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School 12/12/2014 Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Young Children Leads to Fewer Hospitalizations 12/8/2014 Blunt Chest Trauma and Irregular Heart Beat in School Age Athlete 12/8/2014 AAP Statement on FDA Final Rule on Pregnancy Labeling for Prescription Medications 12/4/2014 Study Shows One-Half of U.S. Infants Sleep in Potentially Hazardous Bedding 12/1/2014 AAP Statement on New EPA Ozone Standards Proposal 11/26/2014 AAP Makes Recommendations for Pneumococcal Vaccines in At-Risk Children 11/24/2014 Pediatricians Play a Role in Children's Oral Health 11/24/2014 AAP Recommends Skin-Directed Management of Eczema in Children 11/24/2014 AAP Press Statement on President Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Reform 11/20/2014 New E-Cigarette Poisoning Data Reinforce Need for Immediate Government Action to Protect Children 11/18/2014 AAP Statement on Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization 11/17/2014 Abusive Head Trauma Causes Severe Lifelong Injuries in Children 11/17/2014 Study Examines Patterns of Obesity Between Childhood and Adolescence 11/10/2014 Laundry Detergent Pods Can Be a Serious Poisoning Risk in Children 11/10/2014 Baby Talk: Study Examines How Mothers and Fathers Converse With Their Infants 11/3/2014 Leading Medical Groups Urge Congress to Stop Steep Medicaid Cuts 10/27/2014 AAP Updates Recommendations on Treating Bronchiolitis in Young Children 10/27/2014 College Students With Chronic Health Conditions Lack Support 10/27/2014 Pediatricians Can Target Parents for Smoking Cessation 10/20/2014 Every 8 Minutes a Child Experiences an Out-of-Hospital Medication Error 10/20/2014 More Sex and Violence Are Creeping Into Movies as Parents Become Less Sensitive 10/20/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Introduces AAP Point-of-Care Solutions™ 10/16/2014 Study Examines Family Dynamics At Mealtimes For Clues on Children's Weight 10/13/2014 Digital divide: Pediatricians debate whether tots should have access to electronic devices 10/13/2014 Nation’s pediatricians to address needs of immigrant children, families 10/13/2014 Sofa Sleeping Results in a Higher Percentage of Infant Deaths 10/13/2014 Hillary Rodham Clinton to Unveil Early Literacy Toolkit for Pediatricians and Parents at American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference 10/12/2014 AAP President to Address the Impact of Poverty on Children and Transforming the Practice of Pediatrics 10/11/2014 Study shows incorrect use of splints causes skin injuries, poor healing in children 10/10/2014 Computerized surveillance system quickly detects disease outbreaks among preschoolers 10/10/2014 Survey: Moms who choose to breastfeed older babies motivated by health, nutrition benefits 10/10/2014 Research to be presented by high school students at AAP conference reveals that some adolescents adept at media multitasking 10/10/2014 Hidden population: Thousands of youths take on caregiver role at home 10/10/2014 Counting pitches can save young players’ arms but not always used consistently 10/10/2014 Parental misconceptions about concussions could hinder treatment and recovery 10/10/2014 New research shows incorrect use of car seats widespread among parents taking newborns home from hospital 10/10/2014 From concussions to ethics: Pediatricians tackle hot-button issues in youth sports 10/10/2014 Children’s book characters “Ivy + Bean” join efforts to educate about vaccination 10/10/2014 FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO ADDRESS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS ANNUAL MEETING IN SAN DIEGO 10/9/2014 Do no harm: Plenary speaker at AAP conference calls for safely cutting back on medical tests, treatments 10/9/2014 Former fashion photographer celebrates beauty in human diversity 10/8/2014 Pediatricians to lend a hand to After-School All-Stars during annual volunteer project 10/6/2014 Thriving in a Digital Age 10/6/2014 School Based Health Centers Can Function as a Medical Home 10/6/2014 AAP Updates Recommendations on Teen Pregnancy Prevention 9/29/2014 AAP Stresses the Importance of Bone Health in Childhood 9/29/2014 AAP Commends U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Ruling to Protect Children from Dangerous High-Powered Magnets 9/24/2014 AAP Recommends Seasonal Influenza Vaccine For all Children Six Months and Older 9/22/2014 NICU Design Can Improve Outcomes For Preterm Infants 9/22/2014 Online Ratings Influence Parents' Choices for Physician 9/22/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight and Children's Hospital Association Collaborate to Improve Obesity Treatment 9/17/2014 AAP Statement on Final Passage of Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization 9/16/2014 Antibiotics Are Prescribed Too Often, But It's Not Easy To Tell When They Are Needed 9/15/2014 Renal Carcinoma Rates Increase Among Children 9/8/2014 Rates of Hospital-Associated Infections Decline in Children 9/8/2014 How Infant Feeding Practices Affect Children at Age 6 - A Follow-up 9/2/2014 ADHD Medications Do Not Stunt Child's Growth, Study Finds 9/1/2014 Overweight or Obese Children Likely to be Perceived as "Healthy" by Parents 8/25/2014 Let Them Sleep: AAP Recommends Delaying Start Times of Middle and High Schools to Combat Teen Sleep Deprivation 8/25/2014 AAP Recommends Fluoride to Prevent Dental Caries 8/25/2014 HPV Vaccine Remains Effective 8 Years Later 8/18/2014 Emphasizing MMR Vaccine's Benefits for Children Increases Parents' Intent to Immunize 8/18/2014 Parents Who Refuse Vitamin K for Newborn Also More Likely to Refuse Vaccines 8/18/2014 Childhood Disability Rates Continue to Rise 8/18/2014 National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians to Adopt American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook as Part of Continuing Education Program 8/13/2014 Top of Head Concussions More Likely to Result in Loss of Consciousness 8/11/2014 Four Pediatricians Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters 8/7/2014 1 in 3 Children Who Go to the Emergency Department With the Flu Can Be at Risk for Serious Complications 8/4/2014 Playing Electronic Games for a Short Time, May Be Beneficial, But Excessive Use Can Have the Opposite Effect 8/4/2014 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling Threatens Patient-Provider Relationship 8/1/2014 AAP Statement on CHIP Reauthorization 8/1/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Applauds Institute of Medicine Recommendations on Financing Graduate Medical Education 8/1/2014 AAP Statement on Autism Coordination, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act 7/31/2014 AAP Statement on Legislation to Extend the Medicaid Payment Increase 7/30/2014 AAP Recommendations for Children at Increased Risk of Meningococcal Disease 7/28/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Condemns Ruling Against Physicians’ Right to Counsel on Firearm Safety 7/28/2014 AAP Updates Recommendations for Use of Palivizumab Against RSV 7/28/2014 AAP Statement on Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization 7/23/2014 Going to a Successful School May Help Students' Health Behaviors As Well As Their Academic Performance 7/21/2014 Peer-Mentored Support Reduces Stress for Mothers of Children With Disabilities 7/21/2014 AAP Statement on Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization 7/15/2014 Bed Sharing Remains Greatest Risk Factor for Sleep Related Infant Deaths 7/14/2014 Reducing Medication Dosing Errors by Ditching Teaspoons and Tablespoons 7/14/2014 AAP Statement on Legislation to Require Child-Proof Packaging for Liquid Nicotine 7/10/2014 AAP Statement on Unaccompanied Children Crossing the U.S. Border 7/9/2014 Study Finds 18% of High School Seniors Smoke Hookahs 7/7/2014 Systematic Review of Vaccine Safety May Allay Parents' Concerns 7/1/2014 Hospitalized Children Experience Less Stress When Videoconferencing with Loved Ones 6/30/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Preventive Health Services for Employees and Their Families 6/30/2014 Middle School Students Who Send or Receive Sexts Are More Likely to be Sexually Active 6/30/2014 Children with ADHD are More Likely to Develop Substance Abuse Disorders 6/30/2014 Business, Medical, and Non-Profit Partners Launch New National Effort at CGI America to Help Close the Word Gap 6/24/2014 Indoor Tanning Increases Early Risk of Skin Cancer 6/23/2014 Child Care Policies May Increase Urgent Care Visits 6/23/2014 Pediatricians express concern for children crossing the U.S. Border; Urge swift action 6/20/2014 Initiative Leads to Significant Reduction of Hospital Readmission Rates for Asthma 6/16/2014 Caffeine Affects Boys and Girls Differently After Puberty 6/16/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Convenes Thought Leaders for Symposium on Reducing Toxic Stress and Fostering Resilience in Children 6/12/2014 Is There an Unlocked Gun Where My Child is Going to Play? June 21 is ASK Day 6/12/2014 AAP Statement on CHIP Reauthorization 6/11/2014 New Classification System Could Improve Tracking of Sudden Unexplained Infant Deaths 6/9/2014 Rotavirus Vaccine Prevents 1.5 Million Health Care Visits Since 2006 6/9/2014 Study Finds 11 Percent of Children Surveyed at 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing Likely Developed PTSD 6/2/2014 AAP Statement on EPA Action to Regulate Carbon Emissions 6/2/2014 E-Cigarette Advertising to Young Adults Jumps 321 Percent 6/2/2014 AAP Recommendations on Drug Testing in Children and Adolescents 5/26/2014 Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women May Be Deficient in Iodine; AAP Recommends Supplements 5/26/2014 AAP Guidelines on Reducing Serious Injuries in Youth Ice Hockey 5/26/2014 CEO of American Academy of Pediatrics to Step Down 5/20/2014 Poor Sleep Habits May Increase Risk of Obesity 5/19/2014 Stimulant Medications Reduce Smoking Risk in Youth With ADHD 5/12/2014 Concussion Symptoms Can Last Long After Initial Injury 5/12/2014 The Longer Parents Smoke, The More Likely Their Teens Are to Start Smoking 5/12/2014 The Damaging Effect of Media Violence on Young Children 5/6/2014 Young Parents Who Use e-cigarettes Believe Devices Are Safer for Those Around Them Than Regular Cigarettes 5/6/2014 Black, Hispanic Children With Autism More Likely to Regress Than Whites 5/6/2014 Study Finds ADHD and Trauma Often go Hand in Hand 5/6/2014 Mealtime TV Viewing During Pregnancy May Set Stage for Childhood Obesity 5/6/2014 Study Explores Why Gay, Lesbian Teens Binge Drink 5/6/2014 Drunk Driving Remains a Threat to Children in U.S. 5/5/2014 Stigma: At the Root of Ostracism and Bullying 5/5/2014 Electronic Tool Helps Reduce Drug Errors Among Hospitalized Children 5/5/2014 Being Born 4-6 weeks Premature Can Affect Brain Structure, Function 5/5/2014 National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 5/5/2014 Disease Outbreak May Not Spur Parents to Have Children Vaccinated 5/5/2014 Setting the Agenda for Firearm Injury Research 5/4/2014 Motivational Interviewing Can Positively Impact Childhood Obesity 5/4/2014 Scores of Bullying Victims Bringing Weapons to School 5/4/2014 Many Parents don’t Follow Safe Infant Sleep Practices 5/3/2014 Nightmares May Signal a Child is Being Bullied 5/3/2014 Many Infants Still Not Placed on Their Backs to Sleep 5/3/2014 Many Ivy League Students Don’t View ADHD Medication Misuse as Cheating 5/3/2014 Using Substances at School May be Cry for Help 5/3/2014 Smoking During Pregnancy May Raise Risk for Heart Defects in Babies 5/3/2014 Poverty Threatens Long-Term Health of Children 5/3/2014 Supermarket Access Key Ingredient in Obesity Programs 5/3/2014 The Latest in Scientific Research in Children's Health to Be Presented in Vancouver, British Columbia 4/30/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Training Programs to Reduce Risk of ACL Tears in Young Athletes 4/28/2014 Urgent Care Facilities Can Supplement, But Not Replace the Medical Home 4/28/2014 AAP Issues Recommendations on Protecting Children From Anthrax Exposure 4/28/2014 AAP Discourages Use of High Deductible Health Plans for Children 4/28/2014 ATVs Are Dangerous to Children: Must be Designed Safer 4/24/2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Welcomes New FDA Proposed Rule on E-Cigarettes and Tobacco, Urges Stronger Action to Protect Children and Prevent Child Poisonings 4/24/2014 Sleep Patterns Inadequate For Many Low and Middle Income Students 4/21/2014 Pediatric Medical Organizations Call on Global Community to Protect Children From War in Syria 4/16/2014 Fussy Infants and Toddlers Tend to Watch More Media, Starting a Lifelong Habit 4/14/2014 Changing the conversation about Childhood Obesity 4/8/2014 Eliminating Street Crossings Can Make it Safer for Children to Walk to School 4/7/2014 AAP Urges Congress to Protect Children in Federal Spending 4/2/2014 Adolescents' Muscular Strength Plays a Role in Heart and Metabolic Health 3/31/2014 Autism Prevalence on the Rise: 1 in 68 Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder 3/27/2014 AAP Statement on Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization 3/25/2014 Health Experts Determine Water Births Have No Proven Health Benefits 3/24/2014 Match Day: Pediatrics Tops All Match Categories 3/21/2014 As Part of Choosing Wisely Campaign, AAP Releases Second List of Commonly Used Tests and Treatments to Question 3/17/2014 Association Between Childhood ADHD and Obesity 3/17/2014 Teens More Likely to Drive Under the Influence After Riding with an Impaired Driver 3/17/2014 Some Behaviors Related to Infant Feeding May Be Cuturally Biased 3/17/2014 AAP Statement on Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization 3/13/2014 Study Examines Patterns of Smartphone Use by Parents Around Children 3/10/2014 AAP Statement on President Obama’s 2015 Budget 3/5/2014 Study Finds Childhood Immunizations Save Thousands of Lives, Billions of Dollars 3/3/2014 When Pro Vaccine Messages Backfire: Study Examines Effectiveness of Interventions on Parents' Intent to Vaccinate 3/3/2014 Can Infant Sleep Machines Be Hazardous to Babies' Ears? 3/3/2014 Food Security Increases Among Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Recipients 3/3/2014 AAP Updates Schedule of Screening and Assessments for Well-Child Visits 2/24/2014 AAP Makes Recommendations On Use of Off-Label Drugs for Children 2/24/2014 The AAP Advises Parents Against Using Retail-Based Clinics 2/24/2014 Effects of Bullying Remain Even After It Stops 2/17/2014 Computer Feedback Can Help Students With ADHD Train Their Brains 2/17/2014 Leading Medical and Public Health Organizations Join Efforts Urging Physicians to Strongly Recommend Human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination 2/12/2014 Caffeine Sources for Teens More Varied Than Before 2/10/2014 Preterm Infants Have Better Language Skills When Exposed to Adult Talk 2/10/2014 Nation's Pediatricians Look Forward to Youth Tobacco Prevention Campaign 2/4/2014 Antibiotic Use in Children Leveling Off 2/3/2014 Study Finds Higher Rates of Steroid Use Among Gay and Bisexual Teen Boys 2/3/2014 Vaccine Schedules Updated to Reflect Current Recommendations 1/31/2014 AAP Statement Opposing the Farm Bill’s Cuts to SNAP 1/29/2014 AAP Issues Children’s Health Insurance Program Policy Statement 1/27/2014 Children Hospitalized from Firearm Injuries: The Suffering Continues After the Gunshot 1/27/2014 AAP Offers Recommendations on CHIP Program 1/27/2014 AAP Updates Recommendations on Evaluating Fractures in Children 1/27/2014 Study Finds Tonsillectomy Care Varies Among Children's Hospitals 1/20/2014 AAP Statement on Fiscal Year 2014 Omnibus 1/16/2014 AAP Applauds Chicago City Council Decision to Regulate E-Cigarettes 1/15/2014 Injuries Caused By Violence in the School Setting 1/13/2014 At 50th Anniversary of War on Poverty, the AAP Urges Leaders to Renew Pledge to Improve Lives of Vulnerable Families 1/8/2014 Cognitive Rest After Concussion Leads to Quicker Recovery, Study Finds 1/6/2014 Teens Who Sext Are More Likely to Engage in Other Sexual Behaviors 1/6/2014 Save the Date: Healthy Children Conference and Expo Comes to Rosemont, Ill., March 8-9, 2014 12/18/2013 American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Pregnant Women and Children Not to Consume Raw Milk Products 12/16/2013 AAP Statement on FDA Action to Protect Effectiveness of Critical Antibiotics Used in Children 12/11/2013 Protecting Children from Gun Violence 12/10/2013 Community Health Programs Funded by AAP Grants Address Important Child Health Issues 12/9/2013 Violent Movie Characters Demonstrate Multiple Risky Behaviors, Whether in PG-13 or R-Rated Films 12/9/2013 Media Alert: AAP Sources Available to Discuss Gun Safety, Mental Health, and Protecting Children From Violence 12/3/2013 The American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New President-Elect, Dr. Sandra G. Hassink 11/26/2013 Positive Results Seen in Treating Critically Ill Flu Patients With NAI Drugs 11/25/2013 American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Physicians to Use Antibiotics Judiciously 11/18/2013 Study Examines Role of Electronic Health Records in Helping Uninsured Children Obtain Coverage 11/18/2013 Get Smart About Antibiotics Week 11/18/2013 Gun Violence has Tripled in PG-13 Movies 11/11/2013 Fewer Infants, Toddlers Harmed by Cough and Cold Medications Since Withdrawal of Infant Products and Label Changes 11/11/2013 Study Examines How Discussion With Pediatrician Affects Parent's Decision to Vaccinate 11/4/2013 Earlier Onset of Puberty in Girls Linked to Obesity 11/4/2013 Child Health Groups, FDA Commemorate Key Milestone: 500th Drug Label Revised for Use in Children 11/1/2013 Identifying the Signs of Autism Earlier 10/29/2013 Sports Specialization, Hours Spent in Organized Sports May Predict Young Athlete Injury 10/28/2013 Can Pediatricians Successfully Promote Safe Driving Agreements Between Teens and Parents? 10/28/2013 Protecting Children from Firearm Violence 10/28/2013 New Technology Optimizes Ear Infection Diagnosis and Management 10/28/2013 Can the “Right” Helmet Prevent Concussions? 10/28/2013 Managing Media: We Need a Plan 10/28/2013 Influenza Can Be Fatal in Children With and Without Risk Factors 10/28/2013 Moving Children and Families beyond Trauma 10/28/2013 Supermagnets Present Ongoing Child Health Risks 10/27/2013 Prevalence of Household Gun Ownership Linked to Child Gun Shot Wounds 10/27/2013 After a Concussion Students May Need Gradual Transition Back to Academics 10/27/2013 Encouraging a Healthy Weight for a Healthy Heart 10/27/2013 Pediatric Musculoskeletal MRSA Infections on the Rise 10/26/2013 Only 11 Percent of Children Involved in Bike Accidents Wear a Helmet 10/26/2013 AAP Presidential Address to Focus on Changing Pediatrics 10/26/2013 Pediatricians Tackle Controversial Issues in New Point-Counterpoint Sessions at AAP National Conference 10/26/2013 What the Affordable Care Act Means for Children and Pediatricians 10/26/2013 Portable Vision Screening Devices Accurately Identify Vision Problems in Young Children 10/25/2013 New Research on Innovative Ways to Prevent, Treat Childhood Obesity Presented at AAP Conference 10/25/2013 Optimizing the Early Years to Ensure a Lifetime of Health 10/25/2013 Children with Brain Injuries Nearly Twice as Likely to Suffer From Depression 10/25/2013 Pediatricians and Consumer Advocates Ask CPSC for Swift Action on High-Powered Magnet Safety Standards 10/22/2013 Maternal Smoking May Impair Infant Immunity, Causing a Broad Range of Infections 10/21/2013 Human Milk Purchased Via the Internet May Contain High Levels of Bacteria 10/21/2013 First Measles Vaccine Dose May Be More Effective at Age 15 Months 10/21/2013 Many Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Prescribed at Least One Psychotropic Medication 10/21/2013 Go to Bed! Study Finds Irregular Bedtimes Linked to Behavior Problems in Children 10/14/2013 U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Updates Recommendation on Blood Pressure Screening for Children 10/7/2013 If LeBron James Eats it, is Your Child More Likely to Eat it, Too? 10/7/2013 AAP Press Statement on Government Shutdown and its Impact on Children 10/1/2013 Psychotropic Medication Use Appears to Be Stabilizing in Young Children 9/30/2013 Vaccine Refusals Among Factors Associated With 2010 Pertussis Outbreak in California 9/30/2013 More Than Half Of Children in Six Countries Can Identify Cigarette Logos 9/30/2013 Breastfeeding Concerns Affect How Long Women Breastfeed 9/23/2013 AAP Urges Congress to Find a New Way Forward to Invest in Children’s Health 9/20/2013 U.S. Must Not Neglect Millions of Children Still Living in Poverty, Says American Academy of Pediatrics 9/17/2013 U.S. Teens Are Eating More Vegetables, Exercising More, and Watching Less TV; BMI is Leveling Off 9/16/2013 Same-Sex Parents Continue to Face Health Insurance Challenges 9/16/2013 Being Bullied During Childhood Can Lead to Health Problems 9/16/2013 Eating Disorders Often Go Undiagnosed in Patients Who Have a History of Obesity 9/9/2013 Children Housed in Care Systems are at High Risk for Problems Related to Mother's Prenatal Alcohol Use 9/9/2013 AAP Offers Advice For Parents Concerned About Arsenic in Food 9/6/2013 New Lectureship Named in Honor of James A. Stockman III, MD 9/3/2013 Parent Preferences and Goals Influence ADHD Treatment Decisions 9/2/2013 New Book from the American Academy of Pediatrics Shows How Pediatricians Improve Children's Lives Worldwide 9/2/2013 Children Should be Vaccinated Against Influenza as Soon as Possible, Says AAP 9/2/2013 Interventions Can Prevent Smoking by Children and Teens 8/26/2013 Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know 8/26/2013 Preschoolers Who Stutter Do Just Fine Emotionally and Socially, Study Finds 8/26/2013 AAP Advises Most Medications Are Safe for Breastfeeding Mothers 8/26/2013 Study Examines Link Between Phthalates and Insulin Resistance 8/19/2013 Latino Children at Risk of Delayed ASD Diagnosis 8/19/2013 Abdominal Pain in Children Linked to Anxiety and Depression Later in Life 8/12/2013 Sugary Beverages Linked to Obesity in 4- and 5-Year-Olds 8/5/2013 5th Anniversary of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act: Five Safety Breakthroughs in Five Years 8/5/2013 Kids More Likely to Smoke if Older Sibling Smokes, or if Parent Smoked as a Teen 8/5/2013 5.6 Percent of Teens use Smokeless Tobacco 8/5/2013 Inadequate Access to Diapers Joins Food Insecurity and Unstable Housing as Sources of Parental Stress 7/29/2013 Numbers of Food-Related Choking Incidents in Children Continue to Climb 7/29/2013 Boys with ASD or ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Problematic Video Game Use 7/29/2013 AAP Response to FDA Report on Menthol in Cigarettes 7/23/2013 Falling Televisions Injure Thousands of Children, Study Finds 7/22/2013 Blowgun Darts and Teen Boys: A Potential Injury Risk 7/22/2013 Parents' TV Viewing Habits Influence Kids' Screen Time 7/15/2013 AAP Offers Advice For Parents Concerned About Arsenic in Apple Juice 7/12/2013 Most Parents Underestimate Risks of CT Scans 7/8/2013 Nearly a Quarter of Youth Injured in Assaults Possess a Firearm, Study Finds 7/8/2013 Study Finds Nearly Half of 2-Month-Olds Have a Flat Spot on Head 7/8/2013 ATV Injuries Among Young Riders Have Declined 7/1/2013 AAP Commends USDA for Releasing New School Snack Standards 6/27/2013 AAP Press Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Reform Legislation 6/27/2013 AAP Response to Supreme Court Decisions on Same-Sex Marriage 6/26/2013 When HIV-Positive Children Grow Up: Managing the Transition to Adult Medical Care 6/24/2013 AAP Supports Access and Health Care for Sexual Minority Youth 6/24/2013 AAP Issues New Guideline on Treating Acute Bacterial Sinusitis in Children 6/24/2013 Can Intervention for Adult Tobacco Dependence be Done in Pediatric Practices? 6/24/2013 Minority Children Less Likely to Receive ADHD Diagnosis 6/24/2013 AAP Press Statement Opposing U.S. House of Representatives Farm Bill 6/19/2013 Is there a gun where your child plays? Asking can save lives 6/18/2013 Bullying of Brothers and Sisters Should Not Be Ignored 6/17/2013 Racial Differences Found in Use of Specialty Services By Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders 6/17/2013 Medical Groups Praise Justice Department Decision Increasing Access to Emergency Contraception 6/11/2013 Using Technology to Receive Pediatric Health Care Information in Urban Settings 6/10/2013 AAP Press Statement Opposing Senate Farm Bill’s Cuts to Food Stamp Program 6/10/2013 After Second or Third Concussion Kids Take Longer to Recover 6/10/2013 Adult Prescription Drug Use Linked to Poisonings in Children 6/3/2013 American Academy of Pediatrics Debuts HealthyChildren.org in Spanish 5/29/2013 AAP and the National Center for Medical Home Implementation Publish Study Documenting Pediatric Practices that Succeed in Family-Centered Care 5/28/2013 Early Detection and Diagnosis of Motor Delays is Key, According to a New AAP Report 5/27/2013 Twins Study Finds Genes Play Major Role in How Long Toddlers Sleep at Night 5/27/2013 AAP Issues Recommendations for Pediatricians Caring for Homeless Children 5/27/2013 New AAP Report Recognizes The Importance of Mental Health Care for US Military Children and Their Families 5/27/2013 The Nation’s Doctors Join Together to Encourage Smokers to “Talk With Your Doctor” for Help Quitting for Good 5/22/2013 Maternal & Child Health Advocates Decry Impact of Proposed Budget Cuts on Women, Children and Families 5/22/2013 AAP Commends Senators Lautenberg and Vitter for Advancing Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Harmful Chemical Exposures 5/22/2013 Childhood ADHD Increases Risk of Adult Obesity 5/20/2013 Whole Cell vs. Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Affects Disease Risk 5/20/2013 American Academy of Pediatrics and National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians to Collaborate to Improve Pediatric Emergency Care 5/14/2013 Teens Who Text Behind The Wheel Are More Likely to Take Other Risks While Driving 5/13/2013 AACAP and AAP Applaud Legislation to Reduce Pediatric Workforce Shortages 5/7/2013 Teen Girls Who Exercise are Less Likely to be Violent 5/6/2013 Foster Care a Sound Choice for Some Maltreated Children 5/6/2013 Flame Retardants May be Toxic to Children 5/6/2013 Research Supports Laws That Require Bicyclists to Wear Helmets 5/6/2013 Many Parents Multi-task While Driving Kids 5/6/2013 Saliva Can Clean Dirty Pacifiers and Reduce Allergy Risk 5/6/2013 High School Athletes Say Concussions Won’t Sideline Them 5/6/2013 Summer Months Are Peak Time for Injuries From Exposure to Gasoline and Other Hydrocarbons 5/6/2013 AAP Advocates for Access to Health Care for Immigrant Children 5/6/2013 Nearly 20% of Suicidal Youths Have Guns in Their Home 5/6/2013 Childhood Disability Rate Jumps 16% Over Past Decade 5/5/2013 Cyberbullying Rampant Among High School Students 5/5/2013 Magnesium May Be as Important to Kids’ Bone Health as Calcium 5/5/2013 Study Adds to Evidence that Cigarettes are Gateway to Marijuana 5/5/2013 Preterm Infants May Need 800 IU of Vitamin D3 Per Day 5/5/2013 Camaraderie of sports teams may deter bullying, violence 5/5/2013 Don’t Be Quick to Toss Your Toothbrush After a Sore Throat 5/4/2013 Don’t Txt n Drive: Teens Not Getting Msg 5/4/2013 Poverty Threatens Health of U.S. Children 5/4/2013 Vitamin C May Head Off Lung Problems in Babies Born to Pregnant Smokers 5/4/2013 Experts to Focus on the Science of Gun Safety 5/4/2013 Childhood Obesity Starts at Home 5/4/2013 Medical Groups Denounce Administration’s Appeal of Emergency Contraception Ruling 5/2/2013 New Acne Guidelines Endorsed by the AAP 5/1/2013 The Latest in Children's Health to be Presented in Washington DC 4/30/2013 Not all Reflux in Infants is Disease, According to AAP 4/29/2013 Screen-Free Week is April 29 – May 5, 2013 4/29/2013 Preterm Infants Need Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements 4/29/2013 AAP Issues Guidelines For Care of Infants in Planned Home Births 4/29/2013 Parents' Food Practices Can Affect Children's Weight Status 4/22/2013 Warts Most Often Transmitted in Schools and Families 4/22/2013 The 'Cinnamon Challenge': A Popular Dare That Just Isn't Worth Taking 4/22/2013 AAP Statement on Senate’s Failure to Pass Gun Violence Prevention Legislation 4/17/2013 American Academy of Pediatrics Endorses Legislation to Protect Children from Unhealthy Chemical Exposures 4/17/2013 Parents' Social Network Play a Role in Their Decision to Vaccinate 4/15/2013 Music Therapy Can Comfort and Soothe Premature Infants and Parents 4/15/2013 AAP Press Statement on President Obama’s 2014 Budget 4/10/2013 Using Larger Plates May Cause Children to Serve Themselves More 4/8/2013 How Much Kids Pay Attention to Media Is Associated With Obesity 4/8/2013 Medical Groups Praise Court Ruling Lifting Age Restriction on Emergency Contraception 4/5/2013 AAP Presents Recommendations for Expansion of Medicaid 4/1/2013 The AAP Offers New Resources During Autism Awareness Month 4/1/2013 Calling a Problem a "Disease" Increases Parents' Wish for Medications 4/1/2013 Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care Related to Poor Glycemic Control 3/25/2013 Many Moms Not Following Expert Advice on When to Give Solid Foods to Babies 3/25/2013 AAP Offers Guidance to Pediatricians Evaluating Bruising or Bleeding That is Suspicious for Abuse 3/25/2013 P&G; Announces Collaboration With American Academy of Pediatrics to Continue Household Safety Awareness and Education Program 3/21/2013 American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Same Gender Civil Marriage 3/21/2013 American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Same Gender Civil Marriage 3/21/2013 Why Teens are Still Behind on Recommended Vaccines 3/18/2013 AAP Urges Congress to Protect Children in Federal Spending 3/12/2013 Frogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Children 3/11/2013 More than a Quarter of Abused Children Had Prior Abusive Injuries 3/11/2013 Immunity Wans After Fifth Dose of DTaP Vaccine 3/11/2013 Leaders from the National Coalition on Children and Disasters Applaud Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act 3/7/2013 AAP Applauds Congress for Passing Disaster Preparedness Legislation 3/4/2013 Nearly One-Third of Children With ADHD Still Have ADHD as Adults 3/4/2013 ATVs Are Dangerous to Children: Must be Designed Safer 3/4/2013 Safety Information Inconsistent at Non-Regulated Tanning Facilities 2/25/2013 School Suspensions and Expulsions May Create Unforseen Problems 2/25/2013 AAP Issues New Guidelines on Treating Ear Infections in Children 2/25/2013 AAP Describes Damaging Effects of Substance Abuse on the Developing Fetus 2/25/2013 AAP Issues New Guidance on Genetic Testing of Children 2/21/2013 Choosing Wisely® Campaign - AAP Identifies List of Commonly Used Tests and Treatments to Question 2/21/2013 Changing What They Watch on the Screen Can Improve Children's Behavior 2/18/2013 AAP Response to President Obama's State of the Union Address 2/12/2013 Is Vision Screening Needed in Children Under Three? 2/11/2013 Teen Birth Rate Continues to Decline in U.S. 2/11/2013 How Best to Help Children After Traumatic Events Remains Unclear 2/11/2013 Release of Model Electronic Health Record Format for Children 2/6/2013 What Really Caused Mary Ingalls to Go Blind? 2/4/2013 Study Examines Whether it Really Does 'Get Better' for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth 2/4/2013 Energy Drinks Pose Health Risks to Adolescents 2/1/2013 AAP Commends USDA for Releasing New School Snack Standards 2/1/2013 AAP Publishes First Guidelines to Manage Type 2 Diabetes in Children 1/28/2013 AAP Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Red Book 1/28/2013 Alcohol Ads on Television are Associated With Underage Drinking and Related Problems 1/28/2013 AAP Releases 2013 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule 1/28/2013 AAP Endorses Senator Feinstein Legislation to Ban Assault Weapons 1/24/2013 Playground Quality Varies By Neighborhood 1/21/2013 Helping Babies Breathe Training Significantly Reduces Newborn Deaths 1/21/2013 AAP Agrees With IOM Report on Safety of Vaccine Schedule 1/16/2013 AAP Statement on President Obama’s Gun Violence Prevention Recommendations 1/16/2013 Use of Alternative Medicine is Increasing in Pediatrics 1/14/2013 More TV before Bedtime Linked to later Sleep Onset in Children 1/14/2013 Implementing Safe Routes to School is Effective in Reducing Pedestrian Injuries 1/14/2013 Prenatal Mental Health of Fathers is Linked to Children's Mental Health at Age 3 1/7/2013 AAP President Attends the White House Task Force on Gun Violence Meeting 1/3/2013 AAP Recognizes the Importance of School Physicians 12/31/2012 AAP Considers Recess a Necessary Break From the Demands of School 12/31/2012 Nearly One-Third of Children With Food Allergies Experience Bullying 12/24/2012 AAP Applauds Passage of Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2012 12/19/2012 AAP Advocates to Improve Children's Safety in Wake of School Shooting 12/19/2012 AAP Statement on the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye 12/18/2012 Advice to Children to "Drink Their Milk" Should come with Recommended Amounts 12/17/2012 Offering Healthier Snack Options Can Decrease Children's Calorie Intake 12/17/2012 AAP Applauds EPA on Strong Particulate Matter Standards 12/17/2012 AAP Endorses WHO Statement on Thimerosal in Vaccines 12/17/2012 Statement in Response to the Elementary School Shooting in Connecticut 12/14/2012 Kids Who Eat More Salt Also Drink More Sugary Beverages 12/10/2012 Teen Dating Violence Affects Health Later in Life 12/10/2012 Iron Supplements Reduce Behavior Problems in Low Birth Weight Infants 12/10/2012 Hiding Tobacco Products May Deter Youth From Trying to Buy Them 12/3/2012 Are Weights Safe for Kids? New Resource from the AAP Helps Answer Parents' Questions About Injury Prevention and Strength Training at Home 11/28/2012 HealthyChildren.org Celebrates the Holidays with Apple iPad Mini Giveaway 11/27/2012 Pediatricians Can Offer Care For Grieving Families After the Loss of a Child 11/26/2012 AAP Makes Recommendations to Reduce Children's Exposure to Pesticides 11/26/2012 AAP Recommends Emergency Contraception Be Available to Teens 11/26/2012 AAP Describes Pediatricians' Role in Managing Bipolar Disorders in Adolescents 11/26/2012 Childhood Injuries Related to Inflatable Bouncers on the Rise 11/26/2012 Use of Electronic Health Records Lags in Pediatrics 11/19/2012 Teens Practice Muscle-Enhancing Behaviors More Than Previously Thought 11/19/2012 Danish Study Examines Infections During Pregnancy and Autism Risk 11/12/2012 Parents Who Smoke Often Expose Children to Tobacco Smoke in Their Cars 11/12/2012 Protective Eyewear Reduces Risk of Head, Eye and Face Injuries in Field Hockey 11/12/2012 Third Dose of MMR Vaccine May Help Control Mumps Outbreak 11/5/2012 Study to Reduce Screen Time is Effective at Reducing Meals Eaten While Watching TV 11/5/2012 AAP Statement on Medicaid Payment Final Rule 11/1/2012 Pediatricians Can Be Key in Improving Rural Emergency Care 10/29/2012 Very Young or Developmentally Delayed Children May Benefit from Automated Vision Screening 10/29/2012 AAP Recommends Steps to Control Pain, Stress in Pediatric Emergency Care 10/29/2012 Warning Labels Ineffective at Preventing High-Powered Magnet Ingestions 10/23/2012 The AAP Supports World Polio Day 10/23/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In For First Time On Organic Foods For Children 10/22/2012 High Schools with Athletic Trainers have More Diagnosed Concussions, Fewer Overall Injuries 10/22/2012 How Pediatrics and Politics Are Intertwined 10/22/2012 Study: Standardized Child Booster Seat Laws Would Save Lives 10/22/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In For the First Time on Organic Foods for Children 10/22/2012 Children with Mental Health Disorders More Often Identified as Bullies 10/22/2012 Thomas K. McInerny Takes Office As President Of The American Academy of Pediatrics 10/22/2012 Many High School Football Players Not Concerned About Concussions 10/22/2012 Injuries, Manufacturer Warnings Do Not Deter ATV Use by Children under Age 16 10/22/2012 AAP Offers New Guidelines to Prevent Cheerleading Injuries 10/22/2012 Most Sales Representatives Willing to Discuss Selling an Adult-Sized ATV for Child Use 10/22/2012 Lack of Sleep Tied to Teen Sports Injuries 10/21/2012 Dental School, Foster Care Agency Partnership Improves Child Health, Aids Student Training 10/21/2012 Parents Often Need After-Hours Child Sleep Advice 10/21/2012 Off-Label Medications Prescribed to Nearly All Pediatric Intensive Care Patients 10/21/2012 Academic Websites Offer the Most Reliable Pediatric Orthopedic Information Online 10/21/2012 National Health Officer To Focus On Improving Outcomes For Children 10/21/2012 More Pediatric Hospitalists Using Text Messaging to Communicate 10/21/2012 Many Grandparent Caregivers Unaware of Newer Safety Guidelines 10/21/2012 Fewer Orthopedic Surgeons Accepting Pediatric Medicaid Patients 10/21/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Second Edition of Autism Toolkit for Clinicians 10/20/2012 In Vitro Fertilization Linked to Increased Risk for Birth Defects 10/20/2012 Cyberbullying Only Rarely the Sole Factor Identified in Teen Suicides 10/20/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Institute to Battle Childhood Obesity 10/20/2012 AAP President Dr. Robert Block Reflects on Changes in Pediatric Health 10/20/2012 Nation's Pediatricians To Enjoy View Of Current Issues Through The Eyes Of Award-Winning Cartoonist 10/20/2012 HALF Fact Sheet 10/20/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Study Documents Early Puberty Onset In Boys 10/20/2012 Child Health Disparities Are Not Inevitable 10/19/2012 Pediatricians Support the AAP Community Cares Project in New Orleans Charter Schools 10/19/2012 Founder of Adaptive Sports Organization Speaks About the Impact of Sports on People with Disabilities 10/19/2012 Study Outlines Common Risky Behaviors of Children Struck by Motor Vehicles 10/19/2012 Collective Violence and Poverty on the Mexican-U.S. Border Affects Child Mental Health 10/19/2012 Kids and Vitamin D Deficiency 10/18/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Renews Commitment to Preventing Gun Injuries in Children 10/18/2012 Few Teens Undergo Pregnancy Testing in the Emergency Department 10/18/2012 More than 8,000 Pediatricians to Gather in New Orleans 10/16/2012 More Sleep Linked to Improved Child Alertness, Behavior 10/15/2012 HPV Vaccination Does Not Lead to Increased Sexual Activity 10/15/2012 Study Finds Nearly Half of Children with Autism Wander Off 10/8/2012 James M. Perrin Selected as President-Elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics 10/3/2012 Kids in U.S. Exposed to 4 Hours of Daily Background TV 10/1/2012 Trends Show Slight Increase in Child Abuse Injuries Over 12 years 10/1/2012 AAP to Hold Annual Meeting in New Orleans October 20-23 9/25/2012 AAP Guidance for Supporting Adopted Children 9/24/2012 AAP Advises Against Recreational Trampoline Use 9/24/2012 Arsenic Background 9/19/2012 Arsenic in Food Products 9/19/2012 Sexting is Connected with Other Risky Sexual Behaviors in Teens 9/17/2012 Sodium Intake Influences Children's Blood Pressure Levels 9/17/2012 Pediatricians Concerned about Health of Children in Syria 9/13/2012 U.S. Census Bureau Poverty Numbers Show American Children Still Desperate for Help 9/12/2012 Infant Sleep Training is Effective and Safe, Study Finds 9/10/2012 AAP Updates Recommendations for Flu Vaccine 9/10/2012 Mom's Depressive Symptoms Can Lead to Kids' Short Stature 9/10/2012 Obesity-Associated Metabolic Syndrome in Teens Linked to Cognitive and Brain Problems 9/3/2012 HealthyChildren.org Launches Digital Magazine for Parents 8/30/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Delivers What Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About Autism With "Autism Spectrum Disorders" 8/30/2012 AAP Releases New Report on Essential Health Benefits for Children 8/28/2012 Forearm Fractures in Childhood Predict Bone Health Status 8/27/2012 Newborn Male Circumcision 8/27/2012 AAP Recommendations for Childhood Sleep Disorders 8/27/2012 New Evidence Points to Greater Benefits of Infant Circumcision, But Final Say is Still Up to Parents, Says AAP 8/27/2012 AAP Statement on Appeals Court Ruling to Block New Cigarette Warning Labels 8/24/2012 Anesthesia in Early Childhood Carries Risks 8/20/2012 Consistent Snoring in Toddlers Linked to Bad Behavior 8/13/2012 Students Exposed to Competitive Food Laws Drop the Pounds 8/13/2012 Rise in Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Viruses (“H3N2v”) 8/10/2012 Study Links Violent Videos to Sleep Problems in Pre-school Children 8/6/2012 Vitamin D Deficiency is Linked to Severity of Illness in Children 8/6/2012 Psychological Abuse Can Scar Children, Says AAP 7/30/2012 AAP Commends CPSC Action to Ban Magnetic Desk Toys from Store Shelves 7/25/2012 For Parents Facing a Difficult Diagnosis, Social Networks Can Give a Different Picture than Doctors 7/23/2012 AAP Urges the U.S. House of Representatives to Put Children First in Federal Spending 7/18/2012 Playing on Several Sports Teams Reduces Obesity Risk in Teens 7/16/2012 Most U.S. Schools Do Not Train Staff in Preventing Dating Violence Among Teens 7/9/2012 Children With Early Contact With Dogs and Cats Are Healthier 7/9/2012 Smoking in Movies Prompts Teens to Begin Smoking 7/9/2012 Infants Born at 37 or 38 Weeks Have Increased Risk of Lower Test Scores in Third Grade 7/2/2012 Spanking Linked to Mental Illness 7/2/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Commends Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act 6/28/2012 Children’s Health Advocates React to Affordable Care Act Ruling 6/28/2012 Later Start of ADHD Medications is Linked to Poorer Math Scores 6/25/2012 Allergic Reactions Caused by Food Allergies 6/25/2012 AAP Commends U.S. House of Representatives Passage of Final Legislation to Renew and Strengthen Pediatric Drugs, Devices Laws 6/20/2012 Young Athletes Unlikely to Injure Kidney Playing Contact Sports 6/18/2012 Portland, Ore., Parents Following Alternative Vaccine Schedules 6/18/2012 Antibiotics Prescriptions Drop, ADHD Medications Increase, According to FDA Study 6/18/2012 New Partnership Brings Key Leaders in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Together to Improve Quality of Care in Low Income Countries 6/14/2012 Young Children Engage in Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, Study Finds 6/11/2012 Mowing the Lawn Can Be a Dangerous Chore 6/7/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Calls For Resources For Pediatricians Administering Childhood Vaccines 6/6/2012 Most Mothers Plan to Exclusively Breast-Feed For at Least 3 Months, But Only One-Third Do 6/4/2012 AAP Applauds U.S. House of Representatives for Passing Legislation to Renew and Strengthen Pediatric Drugs, Devices Laws 5/30/2012 Pediatrician Dad Teaches New and Expectant Fathers How To 'Parent Like a Pro' With New Book, "Dad to Dad" 5/29/2012 The Role of Social Networks in Pediatric Obesity 5/28/2012 AAP Recommends Careful Approach to Using Sensory-Based Therapies 5/28/2012 AAP Applauds U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to Renew and Strengthen Pediatric Drugs, Devices Laws 5/24/2012 AAP Statement on Katie Beckett, Champion for Children With Disabilities 5/22/2012 Study Finds 23 Percent of Teens Have Prediabetes or Diabetes 5/21/2012 Folic Acid Fortification May Reduce Childhood Cancers 5/21/2012 AAP Commends CDC for Recognizing That for Children, There is No Safe Level of Lead Exposure 5/16/2012 Bottles, Binkies and Sippy Cups Not as Safe as You Think 5/14/2012 Better Prep Needed to Help Students With Autism Transition After High School 5/14/2012 Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits by Children Doubles 5/14/2012 AAP Praises House Energy and Commerce Committee for Passage of FDA User Fee Legislation 5/10/2012 AAP Statement on CMS Medicaid Payment Rule 5/9/2012 AAP Praises House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health for Passage of FDA User Fee Legislation 5/8/2012 School Requirements Increase Teen Vaccination Rates 5/7/2012 Secondhand Smoke Continues to Vex Children with Asthma 5/1/2012 Vitamin D for Pregnant Women and Babies – How Much is Enough? 5/1/2012 What Is Really Causing the Child Obesity Epidemic? 4/30/2012 Home Care of Children With Complex Medical Needs 4/30/2012 Researchers Question Pulling Plug on Pacifiers 4/30/2012 Being Left Out Puts Youths with Special Needs at Risk for Depression 4/29/2012 Fight or Flight: Violent Teens May Be Following Parents’ Lead 4/29/2012 Teen-led Study Highlights Dangers of Texting and Driving 4/29/2012 Unruly Kids May have a Mental Disorder 4/29/2012 Driven to Distraction 4/29/2012 TV Alcohol Advertising May Play Role in Underage Drinking 4/29/2012 Familiarity With Television Fast-Food Ads Linked to Obesity 4/29/2012 Mom’s stress during pregnancy can affect baby’s iron status 4/29/2012 Apartment Dwellers Often Subjected to Neighbors’ Tobacco Smoke 4/29/2012 Computers aid in Collecting Sensitive Information from Teens 4/28/2012 Fear of Not Having Enough Food may Lead to Obesity 4/28/2012 Astronaut to discuss his experiences on International Space Station 4/28/2012 Better Health in Adulthood Starts with Early Prevention in Childhood 4/28/2012 Study Supports Allowing Family Members in ED During Critical Care 4/28/2012 Parents’ Poor Math Skills May Lead to Medication Errors 4/28/2012 Children Neglected in Clinical Drug Trials 4/28/2012 Racial Differences Found in care of children in ED 4/28/2012 Low-Income Moms Under Stress May Overfeed Infants 4/28/2012 Protect Children from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Including Measles 4/27/2012 AAP Praises Senate HELP Committee for Passage of FDA User Fee Legislation 4/25/2012 Leaders in Children's Health to Gather in Boston 4/23/2012 Analysis Shows Bias in Publication of Drug Studies for Autism 4/23/2012 For the U.S. and the World, Vaccines are Important Part of Child Health Strategy 4/23/2012 Child Health Groups Praise Senate Legislation on Safe and Effective Therapeutics for Children 4/17/2012 How to Comfort Infants Being Vaccinated 4/16/2012 Dangers of the 'Choking Game' and Other Risky Behaviors 4/16/2012 Social Stressors Increase Obesity Risk for Girls 4/16/2012 AAP Statement on FDA Action to Protect Effectiveness of Critical Antibiotics 4/11/2012 AAP and Allstate Foundation Partner to Make Teen Driving Safer 4/10/2012 Study Examines Link Between Obesity, Diabetes and Autism 4/9/2012 After An Autism Diagnosis, Why Do Some Children "Bloom" And Others Do Not? 4/2/2012 Stinky Urine Is Linked to Urinary Tract Infection in Children 4/2/2012 Child Abuse Prevention Month 4/2/2012 National Autism Awareness Month 4/2/2012 Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders 3/29/2012 Child Health Groups Praise Introduction of BPCA and PREA Reauthorization Act of 2012 3/28/2012 At Supreme Court, AAP Highlights Benefits of Affordable Care Act 3/26/2012 Profile of SIDS Risk Shifts After Launch of Back-to-Sleep Campaign 3/26/2012 Mental Health Issues Linked to Developmental Disorders Later in Life 3/26/2012 Understanding Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest 3/26/2012 Is Emergency Contraception Readily Available? 3/26/2012 HealthyChildren.org Offers Free Breast Pump in Great Beginnings Sweepstakes 3/20/2012 AAP Urges Congress to Protect Children in Federal Spending: U.S. Representative Paul Ryan's Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Would Hurt Children 3/20/2012 Prenatal Meth Use Related to Behavior Problems in Young Children 3/19/2012 Mothers of Kids with Autism Earn Significantly Less 3/19/2012 Synthetic Marijuana Can Send Teens to the ER 3/19/2012 AAP Commends Court Ruling to Limit Marketing of Tobacco Products to Children 3/19/2012 Medical & Health Groups File Suit to Protect Limits on Mercury, Air Toxic Pollution 3/16/2012 Youth Agricultural Injuries: A Serious Problem in the U.S. 3/12/2012 Every Six Minutes A Young Child is Treated in the ER for a Stair-Related Injury 3/12/2012 AAP Applauds Senate Passage of Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011 3/8/2012 AAP Applauds U.S. Surgeon General for New Report on Youth and Tobacco 3/8/2012 Save the Date: Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Boston April 28 - May 1 3/6/2012 Teens Who Watch Movies With Alcohol Are More Likely To Binge Drink 3/5/2012 Snoring Linked to Behavior Problems in Children 3/5/2012 AAP Press Statement on Sen. Blunt Amendment 3/1/2012 AAP Press Statement on Cigarette Graphic Warning Labels Ruling 3/1/2012 AAP Applauds Institute of Medicine Report on Safe and Effective Medicines for Children 2/29/2012 AAP Reaffirms Breastfeeding Guidelines 2/27/2012 Public Health Benefit of Active Video Games Is Not Clear-Cut 2/27/2012 AAP Recommends HPV Vaccines For Both Males and Females 2/27/2012 Play Ball...Safely! 2/27/2012 Children and Adolescents With Gender Identity Disorder Referred to a Pediatric Medical Center 2/20/2012 AAP Press Statement on President Obama's 2013 Budget 2/13/2012 Children Today Don't Get Enough Sleep, But Neither Did Their Parents, Grandparents Nor Great-Grandparents 2/13/2012 Driver Education Training Varies by State 2/13/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics Emphasizes Importance of Vaccination After Measles Cases Reported in Indiana 2/9/2012 AAP Statement on Pediatric Medical Device Safety and Improvement Reauthorization Act of 2012 2/8/2012 Study Finds Over 4,500 US Children Hospitalized From Child Abuse In One Year, And 300 Of Them Died 2/6/2012 Ostracized Children Are Less Likely To Be Physically Active 2/6/2012 Teens Exposed To Less Secondhand Smoke In Cars Today, But It's Still A Problem, Study Finds 2/6/2012 AAP 2012 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2/1/2012 How Pediatricians Can Help Babies Exposed to Drugs 1/30/2012 The Role of School-Based Health Centers 1/30/2012 Low Booster Seat Use Among Carpoolers 1/30/2012 Redefining Pediatric Patient and Family-Centered Care 1/30/2012 AAP Statement on School Meal Standards Final Rule 1/25/2012 Co-Existing Conditions May Explain Why Autism Diagnosis Can Change 1/23/2012 Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Linger 10 Years Later 1/23/2012 Better Hepatitis A Vaccine Coverage Is Needed For Teens 1/23/2012 Only 25 Percent of Children Use Sunscreen Regularly 1/23/2012 AAP Applauds HHS on Appointments to National Biodefense Science Board 1/19/2012 Rates of Hospitalization for Drowning Decline Over 16 Years 1/16/2012 Overseas Lead Exposures Identified for U.S.-Bound Refugee Children 1/16/2012 High-Volume Medical Centers Do Better Job Managing Complications in Children Having Heart Surgery 1/9/2012 American Academy of Pediatrics and Sanofi Pasteur Announce the Launch of Two-Dimensional (2D) Barcoding in Pediatric Offices 1/5/2012 AAP Applauds FDA Efforts To Protect Effectiveness of Critical Antibiotics 1/4/2012 Study Explores Why Kids in Child Care Are Not Physically Active 1/4/2012 AAP Offers Guidance to Pediatricians on Allergy Testing 12/26/2011 Children in Poverty Need Opportunities to Play, Says AAP 12/26/2011 Prenatal Smoking Affects Heart Development in Children 12/26/2011 AAP Launches Website Redesign 12/26/2011 Building Lifelong Health By Protecting Young Brains 12/26/2011 Adopted Children Have Special Health Care Needs 12/26/2011 Enfamil Formula Probe 12/22/2011 AAP Applauds EPA on Final Toxic Emissions Standards 12/21/2011 ATVs Are Not Toys: The Wrong Choice for Children this Holiday Season 12/20/2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Sound Advice on Mental Health 12/19/2011 Medical Home Offers Benefits for Children Without Special Needs 12/19/2011 Substantial Fraction of American Youth Arrested by Age 23 12/19/2011 AAP Applauds Senate HELP Committee on Passage of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011 12/14/2011 Program Helps Prevent Substance Abuse, Behavior Problems, Depression in Black Teens 12/12/2011 Follow-Up of the World's Smallest Surviving Babies 12/12/2011 Medical Groups Denounce HHS Decision on Access to Emergency Contraception 12/7/2011 Study Finds 2.5 Percent of Youths have Participated in Sexting Last Year 12/5/2011 Girls, Teens More Likely to Suffer Headaches After Traumatic Brain Injuries 12/5/2011 Pediatric Sports Related Concussions Can Alter Blood Flow in the Brain for More than a Month 11/30/2011 Using Computerized Testing in Schools to Assess Concussions 11/30/2011 AAP Recommends Range of Health Benefits for Children 11/30/2011 Survey Asks Pediatricians for Their Views on Alternate Immunization Schedules 11/29/2011 Sleep Duration, Acetaminophen and Immune Response to Vaccines 11/28/2011 Vaccinating Children Against Chickenpox Also Protects Babies 11/28/2011 Health Care for Youth Behind Bars 11/28/2011 How to Talk to Adolescent Boys About Sexual Health and Health Care 11/28/2011 AAP Issues Booster Dose Recommendations for Meningococcal Vaccine 11/28/2011 Preventing and Treating Flat Head Syndrome in Babies 11/28/2011 Combination Vaccine Costs Impact Physicians 11/21/2011 Study Finds Most Adverse Events from Children's Acupuncture are Mild 11/21/2011 Combination Vaccine Cost Impact Physicians 11/21/2011 New Dental Health Campaign Launches Today 11/15/2011 World Prematurity Day 11/15/2011 Teen Vaccination Rates are Increasing, But Not High Enough 11/14/2011 Physicians Recommend all Children, Ages 9-11, Be Screened for Cholesterol 11/14/2011 Children of Depressed Dads Are More Likely to Have Emotional or Behavioral Problems 11/7/2011 AAP Press Statement on Injunction of Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels 11/7/2011 The Pediatrician's Role in Preventing HIV Infection 10/31/2011 AAP Applauds President Obama on Executive Order on Drug Shortages 10/31/2011 AAP Recommends Substance Abuse Screening as Part of Routine Adolescent Care 10/31/2011 Gestational Bisphenol A (BPA) Exposure Linked to Emotional, Behavioral Problems in Young Girls 10/24/2011 Falls from Windows Injure Nearly 100,000 U.S. Children in 19-Year Period 10/22/2011 Babies and Toddlers Should Learn from Play Not Screens 10/18/2011 AAP Expands Guidelines for Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction 10/18/2011 Multiple Riders, Lack of Helmet Use, and Faster ATVs Contribute to Pediatric Injuries 10/17/2011 Low-Income Dads Support Breastfeeding 10/17/2011 Pilot Study Looks at Medication Safety in U.S. Homes 10/17/2011 Teachers, Children Mistake Candy for Medicine in Study 10/17/2011 Sleep Disruption for Breastfed Babies is Temporary 10/17/2011 Autism Rate Five Times Higher in Low Birth-Weight Children 10/17/2011 One in 10 Shy Children Suffer from Social Phobia 10/17/2011 Profanity in the Media Linked to Youth Swearing, Aggression 10/17/2011 Hearing Parent's Voice Helps Infants in the NICU Vocalize More 10/17/2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Joins the Million Moms Challenge with ABC News and the UN Foundation 10/17/2011 Incidence of Non-Fatal Pediatric Firearm Injuries in the United States Higher than Previously Estimated 10/17/2011 Robert W. Block, MD, FAAP, addresses the American Academy of Pediatrics 10/17/2011 New Study Reinforces Need for Continued Infant Sleep Campaigns to Prevent SIDS 10/17/2011 Study Identifies Scenarios that Precede At-Home Pool Drownings of Young Children 10/17/2011 Children Dependent on Life Support Vulnerable to Loss of Electrical Power 10/16/2011 AAP Expands Ages for Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Children 10/16/2011 Knee Injuries on the Rise in Child and Adolescent Athletes 10/16/2011 Christy Turlington Burns to Speak on Energizing and Broadening the Maternal Health Movement 10/15/2011 Young Artists Draw Their Healthy Lifestyles 10/15/2011 Experts in Pediatric Palliative Care to Discuss Challenges in This Emerging Field 10/15/2011 Sledding Injuries: A Significant Cause of Hospitalizations, Injuries During Winter Months 10/15/2011 Caroll Spinney, AKA "Big Bird" to Address Nation's Pediatricians 10/15/2011 Minority Children Less Likely to Wear a Car Seatbelt, Putting Them at Greater Risk of Severe Injury 10/15/2011 Delayed Pediatric Appendicitis Treatment Linked to Complications, and Even Death 10/15/2011 AAP President Provides Update on Agenda for Children 10/15/2011 Parents Who Go Online for Pediatric Health Information Are Open to Doctors’ Website Recommendations 10/14/2011 Minority Children Less Likely to Receive CT Scans Following Head Trauma 10/14/2011 Pediatric Emergency Department Visits for Psychiatric Care on the Rise 10/14/2011 Pulse Oximetry: a Viable, Readily Available Screening Tool for Infants with Suspected Critical Congenital Heart Disease 10/14/2011 CDC to Launch New Autism Curriculum at NCE 10/14/2011 Pediatricians to Volunteer at the Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory to Help Boston Children 10/13/2011 New Alcohol Screening Guide Will Help Clinicians Identify Underage Drinkers 10/13/2011 More Than 8,000 Pediatricians To Gather in Boston 10/12/2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New President-Elect Thomas K. McInerny 10/4/2011 Some Parents Still Wary of Following Recommended Vaccine Schedule 10/3/2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New President-Elect, Thomas McInerny 10/3/2011 Exposure to Anesthesia and Surgery Before Age 2 May Cause Learning Disorders 10/3/2011 Some Parents Still Wary of Following Recommended Vaccine Schedule 10/3/2011 AAP Updates Guidelines on Polio Vaccination 9/26/2011 Partnerships Are Best Way to Support Children with Disabilities 9/26/2011 AAP Updates TDAP Recommendations 9/26/2011 Fewer Hospitals Are Distributing Infant Formula Samples 9/26/2011 Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommended for Contacts of International Adoptees 9/26/2011 Cover the Latest in Pediatric Health Care at AAP National Conference & Exhibition 9/22/2011 AAP Statement on Passage of Autism and CHGME Legislation 9/20/2011 AAP Statement on HPV Vaccine 9/13/2011 Some Children's TV Shows are Bad for Their Brains 9/12/2011 Pediatrician Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP, Named Executive Director of First Lady’s Let’s Move! Initiative 9/2/2011 Most Children Need a Flu Shot, Even if They Got One Last Year, AAP Recommends 9/1/2011 Kids Will Be Thinking About 9/11 8/31/2011 Children and Teens Shouldn't Box, Say Pediatricians 8/29/2011 Misperceptions About Infant Bedding Can Lead to Unsafe Sleep Environments 8/22/2011 Report Outlines Strategy for National Newborn Screening For Congenital Heart Disease 8/22/2011 Recurrence Risk for Autism Between Siblings Higher than Expected 8/15/2011 Additional Background for Media 8/5/2011 DHA During Pregnancy Wards Off Colds in Early Infancy 8/1/2011 AAP Statement on the US House Budget Control Act of 2011 7/28/2011 Death from Chickenpox Could Soon Be a Thing From the Past 7/25/2011 Children with ADHD are at Greater Risk of Pedestrian Injury 7/25/2011 Overweight Teens Miss Out on Preventative Screening in Primary Care, Study Shows 7/18/2011 Kids are Safer in Crashes when Grandparents are Driving 7/18/2011 Pediatricians Call on All Movie Companies to Adopt Smoke Free Policies That Work 7/14/2011 AAP Press Statement on Pediatric Workforce Shortages and the Impact on Children 7/14/2011 Late Talking Kids Usually Turn Out OK 7/4/2011 Study Examines Who Walks to School, Who Takes the Bus 7/4/2011 Media, Kids and Obesity: It's Not Just About Couch Potatoes 6/27/2011 Better Sleep Through Media Management 6/27/2011 Are Pediatricians Screening for Developmental Delays? 6/27/2011 Helping Adolescents Transition to Adult Health Care 6/27/2011 My Child is Sick! Helps Parents Make the Right Decision About How to Treat Their Child's Illness 6/23/2011 AAP Applauds FDA on New Cigarette Warning Labels 6/21/2011 Parents Give Ratings Systems a Poor Grade 6/20/2011 Portable Pools Claim Over 200 Children's Lives 6/20/2011 Blunt Trauma A Factor in Sports Related Deaths; Football Most Deadly 6/20/2011 8 Percent of U.S. Children Have Food Allergies 6/20/2011 How News Coverage Impacts Obesity Solutions 6/20/2011 AAP Statement on New FDA Rules on Sunscreen 6/14/2011 Formal Child Care Can Buffer Effects of Maternal Depression 6/13/2011 Brady Center, Ropes and Gray Intend to File Suit today on Behalf of Doctors to Strike Down Florida Gun Law Limiting Free Speech 6/6/2011 AAP Statement on House Appropriations Committee Acceptance of FDA Amendment 6/1/2011 U.S. and Canadian Pediatricians Fight Tooth Decay Among Indigenous Children 5/30/2011 Protecting Pediatrics Patients from Medical Harm 5/30/2011 Kids Should Not Consume Energy Drinks, and Rarely Need Sports Drinks, Says AAP 5/30/2011 American Academy of Pediatrics Recognizes 2011 World No Tobacco Day 5/26/2011 Insurance Status Affects Access to Dental Appointments 5/23/2011 Prescribing Antibiotics for Ambulatory Asthma Visits 5/23/2011 Study Finds Increase in Developmental Disabilities in U.S. Children 5/23/2011 Women on Longer Maternity Leaves Breastfeed Longer 5/20/2011 AAP Applauds President Obama on Intended Appointment of Immediate Past President Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP to Advisory Group 5/16/2011 Preschoolers' Sack Lunches Reach Unsafe Temperatures 5/8/2011 Florida Gun Legislation Will Hinder Pediatricians' Efforts to Protect Children 4/28/2011 AAP Says U.S. Fails to Protect Children from Hazardous Materials 4/25/2011 Obese Teens Engage in High-Risk Behaviors at Same Rate as Healthy Weight Peers 4/25/2011 Pediatric Patients and Chaperones in the Exam Room 4/25/2011 Pediatricians State Their Needs for Health Information Technology 4/25/2011 Studies Find Parents Favor Predictive Genetic Tests for Children 4/18/2011 Study Links Social Environment to Increased Risk for Suicide Attempts in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth 4/18/2011 Parenthood Linked to Poor Diet and Low Physical Activity 4/11/2011 AAP Urges Congress to Protect Children in Federal Spending: U.S. Representative Paul Ryan’s Proposed 2012 Budget Would Hurt Children 4/6/2011 Children's Health is Focus of Annual Meeting of Pediatric Academic Societies 4/5/2011 Evidence Review of Interventions for Autism 4/4/2011 Language Processing and Decoding Issues Now Seen as Key to Learning Disabilities 4/4/2011 Florida Gun Legislation Would Hinder Pediatricians' Efforts to Protect Children 3/30/2011 Bariatric Surgery May Lead to Weak Bones Later in Life 3/28/2011 Social Media and Kids: Some Benefits, Some Worries 3/28/2011 AAP Recommends Reducing Rabies Vaccine Dose 3/28/2011 Review of Alternative Treatments for Colic 3/28/2011 AAP Helps Young Campers Stay Safe and Healthy 3/28/2011 AAP Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Affordable Care Act 3/23/2011 AAP Updates Recommendation on Car Seats 3/21/2011 Most Parents Support Testing Children for Tobacco Smoke Exposure 3/21/2011 AAP Applauds Menthol Cigarette Restrictions Recommended by Expert FDA Panel 3/18/2011 Depression in Dads Affects Parenting Behaviors 3/14/2011 Children with a Medical Home Receive Better Health care 3/14/2011 Nation's Top Primary Care Physician Organizations Release Guidelines for Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Programs 3/8/2011 Study Examines the Role of Gender in Abusive Head Trauma 3/7/2011 Paramount's Rango, PG with Smoking, Poses Risk to Children 3/7/2011 AAP Recommendations on Limiting Sun Exposure in Children and Supporting Legislation to Prohibit Salon Tanning by Minors 2/28/2011 AAP Issues Advice on Managing Fevers in Children 2/28/2011 AAP Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Vaccine Injury Compensation Program 2/22/2011 Video Sharing on YouTube May Encourage Self-Injury 2/21/2011 AAP Press Statement on the 2010 National Vaccine Plan 2/18/2011 Crib-Related Injuries Average 26 per day 2/17/2011 AAP Press Statement on President Obama's 2012 Budget 2/15/2011 AAP Urges the US House of Representatives to Put Children First in Federal Appropriations 2/14/2011 Energy Drinks Can Harm Children 2/14/2011 AAP Applauds IRS Ruling on Breast Pumps 2/10/2011 AAP President Commemorates First Anniversary of Let's Move 2/8/2011 AAP Comments on HomeAway Inc. Super Bowl Ad 2/8/2011 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Featured in New Eating Healthy Growing Strong Campaign 2/8/2011 Starting Solids Too Early May Increase Obesity Risk 2/7/2011 AAP Celebrates Second Anniversary of CHIPRA 2/4/2011 AAP Issues 2011 Immunization Schedules 2/1/2011 AAP Expresses Disappointment with US District Court Ruling to Overturn the Affordable Care Act 2/1/2011 More Sleep on Weekends May Help Prevent Children From Gaining Too Much Weight 1/24/2011 AAP Commends US Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding 1/20/2011 AAP Press Statement on Preserving the Affordable Care Act 1/19/2011 Video Gaming Can Lead to Mental Health Problems 1/17/2011 Tobacco Ads Can Prompt Teens To Take Up Smoking 1/17/2011 New Toolkit Helps Physicians Plan for Reentry into the Clinical Workforce 1/11/2011 Increased Autism Risk Found in Closely Spaced Pregnancies 1/10/2011 Being Optimistic is Good for your Health 1/10/2011 AAP Press Statement on HHS & EPA Recommended Change in Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water 1/7/2011 Warning to Teens: Loud Noise Now Can Cause Hearing Loss Later 12/27/2010 Many Children Lack Access to Primary Care Physicians 12/20/2010 Breastfeeding And Its Effects On Academic Success 12/20/2010 C-Sections Increased While Birth Rates Dipped in 2008 12/20/2010 Low-Sugar Cereals Win Nutrition Contest at Breakfast 12/13/2010 Children in Apartments at Greater Risk of Smoke Exposure 12/13/2010 On Heels of New Study, AAP Urges Smoke-free Environments for all Children 12/13/2010 Study Finds Nonheterosexual Youths are More Likely to be Punished 12/6/2010 American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Sound Advice on Healthy Living 12/2/2010 AAP Commends House Passage of Child Nutrition Legislation 12/2/2010 Press Statement Applauding House Passage of Child Nutrition Legislation 12/2/2010 Breaking Down Barriers for Children with Special Health Care Needs 12/1/2010 AAP Clinical Report: Children's Eating Disorders on the Rise 11/29/2010 AAP Reviews the Evidence on Probiotics and Prebiotics in Infants and Children 11/29/2010 AAP Report: Managing Food Allergies at School 11/29/2010 U.S. Emergency Room Visits From Cough and Cold Medicines Decline After Voluntary Product Withdrawal 11/22/2010 Joint Principles for Accountable Care Organizations Released by Organizations Representing More Than 350,000 Primary Care Physicians 11/19/2010 Motorcycle-Related Brain Injuries in Youth and Helmet Laws 11/15/2010 Military Deployment Increases Mental Health Complaints in Children 11/8/2010 Breastfeeding Moms Don't Get Less or Worse Sleep Than Moms Who Use Formula, Study Finds 11/8/2010 Vapor Rub Ointment Can Ease Cold Symptoms in Children 11/8/2010 Infant Sleep Patterns Throughout the First Year 10/25/2010 Managing Maternal Depression Before and After Birth 10/25/2010 Do Teens Tell the Truth About Drug Use? 10/25/2010 Poll: Children's Needs Should be Prioritized in Disaster Planning, Response and Recovery Efforts 10/22/2010 Envisioning the Future of Pediatrics 10/18/2010 Pediatricians Aim to End Childhood Obesity Within a Generation 10/14/2010 AAP Updates Guidance to Help Families Make Positive Media Choices 10/13/2010 AAP Press Statement on HHS Letter to Insurance Commissioners on Options for Children 10/13/2010 HHS Letter to Insurance Commissioners on Options for Children 10/13/2010 In Developing Nations, Training Midwives Can Reduce Infant Mortality 10/11/2010 More Screen Time Linked to Lower Psychological Ability 10/11/2010 Study Finds Jaundice in Full-term Newborns is Associated with Autism 10/11/2010 Employer Wellness Program Can Help Families Adopt Healthy Lifestyle 10/4/2010 Expert Teaches Parents the Best Way to Keep Their Kids Protected in Today's Digital World in New Book 10/1/2010 CPSC, FDA Warning on Infant Sleep Positioners 9/29/2010 Adolescents Perceive Sports Drinks, Not Sodas, as Consistent with a Healthy Lifestyle 9/27/2010 AAP Call for New Limits on Tobacco and Alcohol Advertising 9/27/2010 AAP Marks Six-Month Anniversary of Affordable Care Act 9/23/2010 Bariatric Surgery Gains Popularity Among Adolescents 9/20/2010 Study Finds Possible Link Between Adenovirus 36 and Child Obesity 9/20/2010 Study Analyzes Basketball-Related Injuries in Children 9/13/2010 Thimerosal In Vaccines Not Linked to Autism 9/13/2010 Turnoff Week is September 19-25 9/13/2010 AAP Commends FDA on Approval of Pralidoxime for Pediatric Use 9/10/2010 AAP Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Neonatal Resuscitation Program in China 9/10/2010 AAP Recommends Mandatory Flu Vaccine for All Health Care Workers 9/8/2010 Managing BPA Exposure in Dental Sealants 9/7/2010 American Academy of Pediatrics Elects Tulsa Pediatrician as Its New President-Elect 9/7/2010 Study Examines Sledding Injuries in Children 8/23/2010 BMI Rates Fall for Some, Not Others 8/16/2010 House Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States 8/10/2010 AAP Applauds House Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States 8/10/2010 New York Booster Seat Law Reduces Injuries 8/9/2010 Salmonella Contamination in Dry Dog and Cat Foods 8/9/2010 Girls are Beginning Puberty at a Younger Age 8/9/2010 AAP Applauds Appointment of Pediatrician Alan Guttmacher to Lead NICHD 8/5/2010 AAP Press Statement in Support of Senate Passage of Child Nutrition Legislation 8/5/2010 AAP Press Statement on Senate Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States 8/4/2010 Senate Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States 8/4/2010 Household Cleaning Products Pose a Danger to Kids 8/2/2010 AAP Submits Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Vaccine Injury Compensation Program 7/30/2010 American Academy of Pediatrics Submits Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Vaccine Injury Compensation Program 7/30/2010 Summer Recreation Draws Public Attention to Outdoor Smoking Policies 7/21/2010 Dietary Issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders 7/19/2010 HHS Interim Rule on Preventative Services: "Bright Futures" for All Children 7/15/2010 AAP Press Statement on HHS Interim Rule on Preventive Services 7/15/2010 Pediatricians Can Help Parents Wean Babies Off the Bottle 7/12/2010 Study Supports Universal Cholesterol Screening of Children 7/12/2010 The Appointment of Pediatrician Dr. Donald Berwick to Lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7/7/2010 Neck Circumference Can Be Used to Screen For Obesity 7/5/2010 Risk of Cancer Slightly Higher in IVF Babies 7/5/2010 Video Games Linked to Attention Problems in Children 7/5/2010 Retail Advertising Increases Smoking 7/5/2010 AAP President Testifies Before National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform 6/30/2010 AAP Offers New Online Symptom Checker and IPhone App on HealthyChildren.org 6/29/2010 AAP and Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Distressed by US Supreme Court Decision on Chicago Gun Ban 6/28/2010 Vaccine Safety Data Show Risk Levels for Febrile Seizures After MMRV Vaccine 6/28/2010 Maternal & Paternal Smoking Associated with Mental Health Conditions and Obesity 6/28/2010 AAP Offers Updated Guidance on Treating Head Lice 6/26/2010 Leading Health Groups Celebrate Final Effective Date of Tobacco Rule 6/22/2010 Using Cartoon Characters to Market Junk Food 6/21/2010 Longer Breastfeeding Leads to Better Protection 6/21/2010 Parents Can Successfully Set Limits on Children's TV Watching 6/14/2010 American Academy of Pediatrics Launches New Global Initiative Helping Babies Breathe 6/8/2010 National Study of Lesbian Families Finds Teenage Children Are Well-Adjusted 5/31/2010 Hypertension in the Child Athlete 5/31/2010 Smoke-Free Air Laws Effective at Protecting Children 5/31/2010 Does Military Deployment Increase Number of Well-Child Visits? 5/31/2010 Pediatrician Groups Recognize World No Tobacco Day 5/31/2010 Increasing Immunization Coverage Remains a Priority 5/31/2010 When Sick Kids Aren't Too Sick for Child Care 5/29/2010 House Failure to Increase Federal Medicaid Funding to States 5/28/2010 Battery Ingestion Injuries and Deaths on the Rise 5/24/2010 On-Time Immunizations Associated with Better Neuropsychological Outcomes 5/24/2010 AAP Gives Updated Advice on Drowning Prevention 5/24/2010 Nomination of Pediatrician Dr. Donald Berwick to Lead Centers for MEDICARE and MEDICAID Services 5/17/2010 Pesticide Exposure May Contribute to ADHD 5/17/2010 Fever Less Likely in Breastfed Infants After Immunizations 5/17/2010 Anticipating Being Hit in Ice Hockey Lessens Severity of Impact 5/17/2010 White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report 5/12/2010 Water-Pipe Smoking Among North American Youths 5/10/2010 Hearing Loss in One Ear Leads to Speech-Language Delays 5/10/2010 Vitamin D Deficiency Not Just A Problem for Northerners 5/3/2010 Just Being Obese Can Attract Bullies 5/3/2010 AAP Applauds Senate Introduction of STAND UP Act 4/27/2010 Smokeless Tobacco May Increase Risk of Child Poisoning 4/19/2010 Mother-Daughter Communication and HPV Vaccine 4/12/2010 Antidepressants and Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescents 4/12/2010 Alcohol Use By Teens Increases Risk of Benign Breast Disease 4/12/2010 AAP Policy Statement: Underage Drinking and Associated Risks 4/12/2010 Spanking Kids Can Make Them More Aggressive Later 4/12/2010 AAP Press Statement on Health Reform Law and Children with Pre-existing Conditions 3/29/2010 Health Reform Law and Children with Pre-Existing Conditions 3/29/2010 AAP Policy Statement - Pediatric Organ Donation 3/29/2010 Children Should Have Equal Opportunities for Health 3/29/2010 Final Passage of Health Reform Legislation 3/25/2010 AAP Press Statement on Passage of Final Health Reform Legislation 3/25/2010 Vitamin D Supplementation for Infants 3/22/2010 The Role of Children Whose Parents Decline Vaccination in a Measles Outbreak 3/22/2010 AAP Press Statement on Passage of House of Representatives Health Reform Legislation 3/21/2010 House Passage of Health Reform Legislation 3/21/2010 American Academy of Pediatrics Endorsement of Health Reform Legislations 3/19/2010 Gene Test More Effective at Detecting Autism 3/15/2010 Does RJ Reynolds Target Teenage Girls? 3/15/2010 President of American Academy of Pediatrics Joins House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Support of Health Reform 3/15/2010 Lead Poisoning Dangers May Lurk in Your Spice Rack 3/15/2010 Most Parents Vaccinate Their Children, But Some Worry About Side Effects 3/1/2010 How Media Can Affect Children's Health 3/1/2010 New AAP Policy on Choking Prevention 2/22/2010 Gluten-Free Camp a Hit for Kids with Celiac Disease 2/15/2010 Rapid Flu Test Work Better in Kids than in Adults 2/15/2010 Remarks of AAP President Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP, Launch of First Lady's Obesity Initiative 2/9/2010 Prepared Remarks by Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP President, American Academy of Pediatrics 2/9/2010 President of American Academy of Pediatrics Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in Commitment to Reduce Childhood Obesity 2/9/2010 AAP President Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in Commitment to Reduce Childhood Obesity 2/9/2010 Fiction Can Inspire Teen Girls to Manage Weight 2/8/2010 Hospital Stay Offers Chance to Help New Parents Quit Smoking 2/1/2010 If Parents Visit the Dentist, Children Probably Will Too 2/1/2010 ATV Injuries and Deaths Among Children Decrease 1/26/2010 Nutrition Information Leads to Lower-Calorie Fast Food Meals for Children 1/25/2010 Mental Health Problems Linked to Mixed-Handedness 1/25/2010 Soccer Injury Rates are Increasing 1/25/2010 Secondhand Smoke Linked to Sleep Problems in Children 1/18/2010 Rotavirus Vaccine is Highly Effective at Preventing Disease 1/18/2010 Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for Children and Adolescents 1/18/2010 When a Concussion Isn't a Concussion 1/18/2010 AAP Statement on New Consumer Product Safety Commissioners Recommendations to Congress 1/16/2010 Medicaid Payment Parity 1/13/2010 AAP Statement on Medicaid Payment Parity 1/13/2010 Teens and Parents Need Help Identifying Suicidal Adolescents 1/11/2010 Children's Movies Show Unsafe Behaviors in Half the Scenes 1/11/2010 2010 Immunization Schedule 1/4/2010 AAP Press Statement on Senate Passage of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 12/24/2009 U.S. Birth Rate Sets Record; Teen Births Continue to Rise 12/21/2009 AAP Policy: HIPAA and Child Abuse 12/21/2009 Doctors Warn of Deadly Choking Game 12/14/2009 Program Helps Children with Conduct Problems 12/14/2009 AAP Launches HealthyChildren.org 12/10/2009 AAP Supports Lawsuit Against Florida Medicaid for Inadequate Care for Children; 12/9/2009 In Their Own Words: Military Deployment Effects on Children 12/7/2009 AAP Press Statement on Senate Passage of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 12/7/2009 Introduction of Solid Foods and Allergic Reactions 12/7/2009 Down Syndrome Prevalence in the United States 11/30/2009 Down Syndrome Prevalence in the United States 11/30/2009 AAP Policy: Balancing Moral Integrity With Needs of Patients 11/30/2009 Sexually Transmitted Infections Common in Teen Girls; Many Infected Soon After Sexual Debut 11/23/2009 Prenatal Tobacco Smoke and Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD 11/23/2009 Child Care Settings May Double Total TV Time for Young Children 11/23/2009 Evidence of Food Allergies Growing Among Children 11/16/2009 Boys, Twins and Firstborn Babies More Likely To Have Flat Spot 11/16/2009 AAP Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act 11/7/2009 Many Children Have Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels 10/26/2009 Aluminum Exposure from Intravenous Feeding Solutions May Be Associated with Future Bone Loss 10/26/2009 AAP Statement on US Senate Finance Committee Passage of America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 10/13/2009 Urban 'Corner Stores' Can Contribute to Child Obesity 10/12/2009 Pediatric Intervention Could Prevent Potentially Fatal Autoerotic Asphyxiation 10/12/2009 In-Home Audio Self Hypnosis May Reduce Chronic Stomach Pain 10/12/2009 Burn Injuries Common, But Preventable in Young Children 10/5/2009 AAP Applauds Senator Jay Rockefeller's Stirring Speech in Support of Medicaid 10/5/2009 Autism Spectrum Disorders Affect About 1 Percent of U.S. Children 10/5/2009 Text Message Medication Reminders Reduce Pediatric Liver Transplant Rejection 10/5/2009 Ethnicity and Language Linked to Medication Use 9/28/2009 AAP Clinical Report: The Prenatal Visit 9/28/2009 AAP Policy: Learn About School Nursing Services 9/28/2009 Active Parenting Makes Teen Drivers Safer 9/28/2009 AAP Clinical Report: Screening for Infant Hearing Problems 9/28/2009 Universal Screening Lowers Risk of Severe Hyperbilitubinemia 9/28/2009 Growth Charts Stump Parents 9/28/2009 Press Statement on FDA Ban of Flavored Cigarettes: A Strong First Step Under Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act 9/23/2009 Taking Violence Prevention to the Streets 9/21/2009 AAP Policy: Caring for Children in the Emergency Department 9/21/2009 President of American Academy of Pediatrics Joins Congressional Leaders and Children's Health Advocates to Encourage Support for Children's Needs Within Health Care Reform 9/16/2009 Judge Blocks Florida Law Prohibiting Physicians from Counseling About Gun Safety 9/15/2009 Chlorinated Pools Increase Risk of Allergic Diseases 9/14/2009 Children May Not Receive Enough Pain Medication After Surgery 9/7/2009 AAP Statement on The Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy 8/26/2009 Pediatricians and Parents Reflect on Well-Child Care 8/24/2009 Car Seats Lower Oxygen Levels of Newborns 8/24/2009 More Kids Using ADHD Drugs to Get High 8/24/2009 Magazine Photos Don't Always Depict Safe Sleep for Babies 8/17/2009 Chest Trauma Deaths in Competitive Lacrosse 8/10/2009 The American Academy of Pediatrics Welcomes Jonathan D. Klein, MD, MPH, FAAP. As Associate Executive Director and Director of the Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence 8/10/2009 AAP Statement on U.S. House of Energy and Commerce Committee Passage of H.R. 3200 8/3/2009 AAP Policy Reducing Child Pedestrian Injuries 7/27/2009 AAP Clinical Report: Withholding Medically Administered Nutrition in Children 7/27/2009 Gastrointestinal Disorders Are Not Linked to Autism, Study Finds 7/27/2009 Probiotics Prevent Cold Symptoms in Children 7/27/2009 AAP Policy: Vision Problems Do Not Cause Dyslexia 7/27/2009 Teens Are Exposed to Tobacco Content on Social Networking Sites 7/20/2009 Bathtub Danger: Thousands of Kids Injured Each Year in Slips and Falls 7/13/2009 AAP Applauds President Obama's Signing of Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act 6/22/2009 AAP President-Elect Testifies Before Senate Committee, Applauds Attention to Children's Benefits 6/12/2009 Historic Tobacco Victory in the Senate 6/1/2009 Safe Traveling with Preterm Babies 5/27/2009 Short Kids Are OK 5/6/2009 AAP Statement on Introduction of the Medikids Health Insurance Act of 2009 5/4/2009 More Screen Time and Less Activity Can mean More Distress 4/27/2009 Older Mothers, Breech babies Linked to Autism 4/27/2009 Pediatricians Give Sound Advice on Vaccines 4/27/2009 ADHD Drugs Linked to Better Grades in Elementary School 4/27/2009 Written Language Disorder is as Common as Reading Disorders 4/27/2009 Abusive Head Trauma: A New Name for Shaken Baby Syndrome 4/27/2009 Inadequate Sleep Leads to Behavioral Problems 4/27/2009 Accurately Diagnosing Child Abuse 4/27/2009 Music industry Urged to Turn down the Volume on MP3 Players 4/27/2009 AAP and other Health Organizations Submit Amicus Brief in Response to Georgia Vaccine Case 4/9/2009 AAP Statement on House Passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act 4/2/2009 Better Access to Mental Health Services Begins with Reducing Financial Barriers 3/30/2009 Smoking in Movies Can Create a Long-Term Habit 3/30/2009 Sleep-deprived Kids More Likely to Have Problems as Teenagers 3/30/2009 Household Composition Impacts Children's Exposure to Secondhand Smoke 3/30/2009 Rethinking Sudden Unexpected Cardiac Deaths in Athletes 3/30/2009 Water Fountains in Schools Can Prevent Overweight 3/30/2009 New Moms of Multiples More Likely to be Depressed 3/30/2009 Infants Born One to Three Weeks Early at Risk of Developmental Delay 3/30/2009 Baby Fat Not So Easy to Lose 3/30/2009 AAP Joint Statement on Pediatric Medical Devices in FY09 Budget 3/10/2009 Reduced Air Pollution Results in Improved Breathing for Asthmatic Children 3/2/2009 New Resource Toolkit Available for Hospitals and Physicians' Offices 3/2/2009 Gene Variant is Associated With Both Autism and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction 3/2/2009 Television and Videos for Children Under 2 May Not Influence Skill Development 3/2/2009 Violent Video Game Content More Attractive to Youth 3/2/2009 Pediatricians Can Help Parents Quit Smoking 3/2/2009 Blood lead levels declining, but children still at risk for lead poisoning 3/2/2009 AAP Offers Guidance in Long-Term Care of Childhood Cancer Survivors 3/2/2009 Half of Black Teens May be Deficient in Vitamin D 3/2/2009 AAP Press Statement on President Obama's Signing of Omnibus Spending Bill 3/1/2009 AAP Statement on House Passage of the Wakefield Act 3/1/2009 Even Brief Periods Without Insurance Coverage Can Negatively Impact Children 3/1/2009 Introduction of House Resolution 1028, Support 21 Act of 2009 2/17/2009 AAP Statement on Signing of Children's Health Insurance Program 2/4/2009 AAP Statement on Passage of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 2/1/2009 Daily School Recess Leads to Better Classroom Behavior 2/1/2009 Rates of Infant Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed Increase 1/26/2009 Psychotic Symptoms Associated with Use of ADHD Drugs in Children 1/26/2009 Preschool Home Visiting Programs Enhance Development 1/26/2009 Children Without a Usual Source of Care Have More Unmet Needs 1/26/2009 Cell Phones are Distracting to Child Pedestrians 1/26/2009 Teens More Likely to Smoke If Parents Do 1/26/2009 Gastric By-Pass Surgery Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes in Extremely Obese Teens 1/1/2009 AAP Statement on House Passage of SCHIP 1/1/2009 AAP Releases 2009 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule 1/1/2009 AAP Statement on Senate Passage of Children's Health Insurance Program 1/1/2009 Family Rejection of Gay Teens Linked to later Suicide Attempts, Depression, Drug Use and Risky Sexual Behavior 12/29/2008 Teens Who Take Virginity Pledges Just As Likely to Have Sex, Less Likely to Use Protection 12/29/2008 A Return to Work After Birth Hinders Breastfeeding Success 12/29/2008 Parental Knowledge of Thirdhand Smoke Dangers Linked to In-home Smoking Bans 12/29/2008 AAP Policy Statement Recommends Improved Insurance Payment and Benefit Design for Adolescent Health Care 12/29/2008 Telemedicine Improves Rural Care, Evidence Collection in Sexual Abuse Cases 12/29/2008 Children with Asthma More Likely to Miss School if Parent Has a Chronic Disease 12/29/2008 AAP Clinical Report Details How To Help Children Through Divorce, Separation AAP Reponse to President Obama's State of the Union Address U.S. Families Provide 1.5 Billion Hours of At-Home Healthcare to Children at a Substantial Economic Cost Exempt from Passenger Restraint Laws, Taxis Pose Risky Rides for Small Children Thumb-Sucking And Nail-Biting Children Show Fewer Allergies In Later Life Pulmnary Hypertension In Children Accounts For Increasing Share Of Health Care Cost AAP Statement on New E-Cigarette Poisoning Data, Need for Government Action Children And Media - Tips For Parents Study: Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes Would Not Necessarily Have Taken Up Tobacco Products Talking to Kids About the Economy