She turns dirt bikers into science stars
Jan 7, 2020
Where some saw troublemakers on dirt bikes, the founder of B-360 saw a chance to develop African American engineers.
Children's Health News
Serious heart defects increase heart failure risk in early adulthood
Nov 22, 2019
Children born with severe heart defects are at higher risk of developing heart failure or needing a heart transplant in early adulthood, a new study shows.
Congenital heart disease linked to neighborhood pollution, poverty
Nov 13, 2019
Serious heart defects are more likely in newborns from contaminated, economically deprived areas, a large study in California finds.
Kids with heart rhythm problems more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression
Nov 12, 2019
Children and teens with irregular heartbeats are more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression compared to their peers, according to new research.
Moms' use of 'snus' tobacco linked to higher blood pressure in kids
Oct 16, 2019
Children exposed to nicotine because their mothers used a type of smokeless, powdered tobacco while pregnant saw increased blood pressure by age 6, a study says.
High triglycerides caused a diet change 鈥� at age 10
Oct 9, 2019
A diagnosis of high triglycerides forced this Washington, D.C., preteen to dramatically change her diet to get cholesterol under control.
Adopted baby's unexpected heart problem brought unexpected joy
Sep 20, 2019
The Zoog family wanted to adopt a baby from China with a special need 鈥� except a heart problem. But that's exactly what their daughter had.
What should your baby or child be drinking? Health groups now agree
Sep 18, 2019
Experts set common guidelines that emphasize the benefits of milk and water and the need to avoid sweetened products 鈥� including most plant-based milks.
Meet the innovator reaching those considered unreachable
Sep 9, 2019
Cherie Craft's two-generation approach toward education, family support and community engagement is Smart from the Start.
Time with grandkids could boost health 鈥� even lifespan
Aug 30, 2019
Quality is just as important as quantity when it comes to the health effects of spending time with grandkids, according to research.