Doctor explains how the measles outbreak killed healthy kids 
Parents need to talk to their tweens sooner about puberty 
Parents are giving up custody of kids to get them mental health help 
Lifestyle Do’s and Don’ts When Managing T1D 
Iowa City school-based clinics seeing more patients, seeking more funds 
Gene Therapy Trial Shows Restored Hearing in Children Born Deaf
Summary: A novel gene therapy has restored hearing in both ears of five children with inherited deafness, improving their hearing...
Maternal BMI and Eating Disorders Tied to Mental Health in Kids
TOPLINE:Children of mothers who had obesity or eating disorders before or during pregnancy may face higher risks for neurodevelopmental and...
Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights...
Pediatricians’ obesity guidelines misconstrued eating disorder studies
To address soaring rates of childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics last year endorsed tactics it once considered risky. ...
Walking pneumonia cases in kids on the rise. What are the symptoms?
Walking pneumonia, or Mycoplasma pneumonia, infections among children are on the rise in the Des Moines area.The uptick follows trends...
Is your child’s diet putting their heart at risk? Essential guide for parents | Health
The environment for raising awareness about heart health starts from childhood. Awareness about food types, types of fat and active...