Press Room Archive

View archived news releases from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• 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

• High School Athletes Say Concussions Won’t Sideline Them

  5/6/2013

• Many Parents Multi-task While Driving Kids

  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

• Nearly 20% of Suicidal Youths Have Guns in Their Home

  5/6/2013

• Saliva Can Clean Dirty Pacifiers and Reduce Allergy Risk

  5/6/2013

• AAP Advocates for Access to Health Care for Immigrant Children

  5/6/2013

• National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

  5/6/2013

• Teen Girls Who Exercise are Less Likely to be Violent

  5/6/2013

• Summer Months Are Peak Time for Injuries From Exposure to Gasoline and Other Hydrocarbons

  5/6/2013

• Research Supports Laws That Require Bicyclists to Wear Helmets

  5/6/2013

• Magnesium May Be as Important to Kids’ Bone Health as Calcium

  5/5/2013

• Cyberbullying Rampant Among High School Students

  5/5/2013

• Study Adds to Evidence that Cigarettes are Gateway to Marijuana

  5/5/2013

• Childhood Disability Rate Jumps 16% Over Past Decade

  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

• Vitamin C May Head Off Lung Problems in Babies Born to Pregnant Smokers

  5/4/2013

• Childhood Obesity Starts at Home

  5/4/2013

• Don’t Be Quick to Toss Your Toothbrush After a Sore Throat

  5/4/2013

• Poverty Threatens Health of U.S. Children

  5/4/2013

• Don’t Txt n Drive: Teens Not Getting Msg

  5/4/2013

• Experts to Focus on the Science of Gun Safety

  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

• AAP Issues Guidelines For Care of Infants in Planned Home Births

  4/29/2013

• Preterm Infants Need Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements

  4/29/2013

• Screen-Free Week is April 29 – May 5, 2013

  4/29/2013

• Not all Reflux in Infants is Disease, According to AAP

  4/29/2013

• The 'Cinnamon Challenge': A Popular Dare That Just Isn't Worth Taking

  4/22/2013

• Parents' Food Practices Can Affect Children's Weight Status

  4/22/2013

• Warts Most Often Transmitted in Schools and Families

  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

• AAP Offers Guidance to Pediatricians Evaluating Bruising or Bleeding That is Suspicious for Abuse

  3/25/2013

• Many Moms Not Following Expert Advice on When to Give Solid Foods to Babies

  3/25/2013

• American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Same Gender Civil Marriage

  3/21/2013

• P&G Announces Collaboration With American Academy of Pediatrics to Continue Household Safety Awareness and Education Program

  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

• Immunity Wans After Fifth Dose of DTaP Vaccine

  3/11/2013

• Frogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Children

  3/11/2013

• More than a Quarter of Abused Children Had Prior Abusive Injuries

  3/11/2013

• Leaders from the National Coalition on Children and Disasters Applaud Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

  3/7/2013

• Nearly One-Third of Children With ADHD Still Have ADHD as Adults

  3/4/2013

• AAP Applauds Congress for Passing Disaster Preparedness Legislation

  3/4/2013

• ATVs Are Dangerous to Children: Must be Designed Safer

  3/4/2013

• AAP Describes Damaging Effects of Substance Abuse on the Developing Fetus

  2/25/2013

• AAP Issues New Guidelines on Treating Ear Infections in Children

  2/25/2013

• Safety Information Inconsistent at Non-Regulated Tanning Facilities

  2/25/2013

• School Suspensions and Expulsions May Create Unforseen Problems

  2/25/2013

• 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

• Teen Birth Rate Continues to Decline in U.S.

  2/11/2013

• Is Vision Screening Needed in Children Under Three?

  2/11/2013

• How Best to Help Children After Traumatic Events Remains Unclear

  2/11/2013

• Study Examines Whether it Really Does 'Get Better' for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth

  2/4/2013

• What Really Caused Mary Ingalls to Go Blind?

  2/4/2013

• AAP Commends USDA for Releasing New School Snack Standards

  2/1/2013

• Energy Drinks Pose Health Risks to Adolescents

  2/1/2013

• 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 Publishes First Guidelines to Manage Type 2 Diabetes in Children

  1/28/2013

• AAP Celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Red Book

  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

• More TV before Bedtime Linked to later Sleep Onset in Children

  1/14/2013

• Use of Alternative Medicine is Increasing in Pediatrics

  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 Advocates to Improve Children's Safety in Wake of School Shooting

  12/19/2012

• AAP Applauds Passage of Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2012

  12/19/2012

• AAP Statement on the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye

  12/18/2012

• AAP Applauds EPA on Strong Particulate Matter Standards

  12/17/2012

• AAP Endorses WHO Statement on Thimerosal in Vaccines

  12/17/2012

• 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

• Statement in Response to the Elementary School Shooting in Connecticut

  12/14/2012

• Teen Dating Violence Affects Health Later in Life

  12/10/2012

• Iron Supplements Reduce Behavior Problems in Low Birth Weight Infants

  12/10/2012

• Kids Who Eat More Salt Also Drink More Sugary Beverages

  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

• AAP Describes Pediatricians' Role in Managing Bipolar Disorders in Adolescents

  11/26/2012

• Pediatricians Can Offer Care For Grieving Families After the Loss of a Child

  11/26/2012

• Childhood Injuries Related to Inflatable Bouncers on the Rise

  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

• Use of Electronic Health Records Lags in Pediatrics

  11/19/2012

• Teens Practice Muscle-Enhancing Behaviors More Than Previously Thought

  11/19/2012

• 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

• Get Smart About Antibiotics Week

  11/12/2012

• Danish Study Examines Infections During Pregnancy and Autism Risk

  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

• Very Young or Developmentally Delayed Children May Benefit from Automated Vision Screening

  10/29/2012

• Pediatricians Can Be Key in Improving Rural Emergency Care

  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

• AAP Offers New Guidelines to Prevent Cheerleading Injuries

  10/22/2012

• How Pediatrics and Politics Are Intertwined

  10/22/2012

• American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In For First Time On Organic Foods For Children

  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

• Most Sales Representatives Willing to Discuss Selling an Adult-Sized ATV for Child Use

  10/22/2012

• Children with Mental Health Disorders More Often Identified as Bullies

  10/22/2012

• Study: Standardized Child Booster Seat Laws Would Save Lives

  10/22/2012

• Injuries, Manufacturer Warnings Do Not Deter ATV Use by Children under Age 16

  10/22/2012

• American Academy of Pediatrics Weighs In For the 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

• Fewer Orthopedic Surgeons Accepting Pediatric Medicaid Patients

  10/21/2012

• Lack of Sleep Tied to Teen Sports Injuries

  10/21/2012

• Off-Label Medications Prescribed to Nearly All Pediatric Intensive Care Patients

  10/21/2012

• Parents Often Need After-Hours Child Sleep Advice

  10/21/2012

• Dental School, Foster Care Agency Partnership Improves Child Health, Aids Student Training

  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

• Cyberbullying Only Rarely the Sole Factor Identified in Teen Suicides

  10/20/2012

• In Vitro Fertilization Linked to Increased Risk for Birth Defects

  10/20/2012

• American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Institute to Battle Childhood Obesity

  10/20/2012

• Nation's Pediatricians To Enjoy View Of Current Issues Through The Eyes Of Award-Winning Cartoonist

  10/20/2012

• American Academy of Pediatrics Study Documents Early Puberty Onset In Boys

  10/20/2012

• HALF Fact Sheet

  10/20/2012

• American Academy of Pediatrics Names Winners of National Children's Art Contest

  10/20/2012

• American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Second Edition of Autism Toolkit for Clinicians

  10/20/2012

• AAP President Dr. Robert Block Reflects on Changes in Pediatric Health

  10/20/2012

• Study Outlines Common Risky Behaviors of Children Struck by Motor Vehicles

  10/19/2012

• Founder of Adaptive Sports Organization Speaks About the Impact of Sports on People with Disabilities

  10/19/2012

• Pediatricians Support the AAP Community Cares Project in New Orleans Charter Schools

  10/19/2012

• Child Health Disparities Are Not Inevitable

  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

• 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

• Trends Show Slight Increase in Child Abuse Injuries Over 12 years

  10/1/2012

• Kids in U.S. Exposed to 4 Hours of Daily Background TV

  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

• AAP Updates Recommendations for Flu Vaccine

  9/10/2012

• Infant Sleep Training is Effective and Safe, Study Finds

  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

• Newborn Male Circumcision

  8/27/2012

• AAP Recommendations for Childhood Sleep Disorders

  8/27/2012

• Forearm Fractures in Childhood Predict Bone Health Status

  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

• Smoking in Movies Prompts Teens to Begin Smoking

  7/9/2012

• Children With Early Contact With Dogs and Cats Are Healthier

  7/9/2012

• Spanking Linked to Mental Illness

  7/2/2012

• Infants Born at 37 or 38 Weeks Have Increased Risk of Lower Test Scores in Third Grade

  7/2/2012

• Children’s Health Advocates React to Affordable Care Act Ruling

  6/28/2012

• American Academy of Pediatrics Commends Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act

  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

• Antibiotics Prescriptions Drop, ADHD Medications Increase, According to FDA Study

  6/18/2012

• Portland, Ore., Parents Following Alternative Vaccine Schedules

  6/18/2012

• Young Athletes Unlikely to Injure Kidney Playing Contact Sports

  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

• AAP Recommends Careful Approach to Using Sensory-Based Therapies

  5/28/2012

• The Role of Social Networks in Pediatric Obesity

  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

• Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits by Children Doubles

  5/14/2012

• Better Prep Needed to Help Students With Autism Transition After High School

  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

• Researchers Question Pulling Plug on Pacifiers

  4/30/2012

• What Is Really Causing the Child Obesity Epidemic?

  4/30/2012

• Home Care of Children With Complex Medical Needs

  4/30/2012

• Unruly Kids May have a Mental Disorder

  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

• Driven to Distraction

  4/29/2012

• Teen-led Study Highlights Dangers of Texting and Driving

  4/29/2012

• Fight or Flight: Violent Teens May Be Following Parents’ Lead

  4/29/2012

• TV Alcohol Advertising May Play Role in Underage Drinking

  4/29/2012

• Apartment Dwellers Often Subjected to Neighbors’ Tobacco Smoke

  4/29/2012

• Being Left Out Puts Youths with Special Needs at Risk for Depression

  4/29/2012

• Children Neglected in Clinical Drug Trials

  4/28/2012

• Astronaut to discuss his experiences on International Space Station

  4/28/2012

• Parents’ Poor Math Skills May Lead to Medication Errors

  4/28/2012

• Better Health in Adulthood Starts with Early Prevention in Childhood

  4/28/2012

• Computers aid in Collecting Sensitive Information from Teens

  4/28/2012

• Racial Differences Found in care of children in ED

  4/28/2012

• Fear of Not Having Enough Food may Lead to Obesity

  4/28/2012

• Low-Income Moms Under Stress May Overfeed Infants

  4/28/2012

• Study Supports Allowing Family Members in ED During Critical Care

  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

• 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

• Leaders in Children's Health to Gather in Boston

  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

• Social Stressors Increase Obesity Risk for Girls

  4/16/2012

• Dangers of the 'Choking Game' and Other Risky Behaviors

  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

• National Autism Awareness Month

  4/2/2012

• Stinky Urine Is Linked to Urinary Tract Infection in Children

  4/2/2012

• Child Abuse Prevention Month

  4/2/2012

• After An Autism Diagnosis, Why Do Some Children "Bloom" And Others Do Not?

  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

• Mental Health Issues Linked to Developmental Disorders Later in Life

  3/26/2012

• Is Emergency Contraception Readily Available?

  3/26/2012

• Understanding Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest

  3/26/2012

• 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

• 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

• HealthyChildren.org Offers Free Breast Pump in Great Beginnings Sweepstakes

  3/20/2012

• Prenatal Meth Use Related to Behavior Problems in Young Children

  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

• Mothers of Kids with Autism Earn Significantly Less

  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 U.S. Surgeon General for New Report on Youth and Tobacco

  3/8/2012

• AAP Applauds Senate Passage of Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011

  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

• Play Ball...Safely!

  2/27/2012

• AAP Recommends HPV Vaccines For Both Males and Females

  2/27/2012

• Public Health Benefit of Active Video Games Is Not Clear-Cut

  2/27/2012

• Children and Adolescents With Gender Identity Disorder Referred to a Pediatric Medical Center

  2/20/2012

• Driver Education Training Varies by State

  2/13/2012

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Study Finds Over 4,500 US Children Hospitalized From Child Abuse In One Year, And 300 Of Them Died

  2/6/2012

• AAP 2012 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

  2/1/2012

• The Role of School-Based Health Centers

  1/30/2012

• How Pediatricians Can Help Babies Exposed to Drugs

  1/30/2012

• Redefining Pediatric Patient and Family-Centered Care

  1/30/2012

• Low Booster Seat Use Among Carpoolers

  1/30/2012

• AAP Statement on School Meal Standards Final Rule

  1/25/2012

• Only 25 Percent of Children Use Sunscreen Regularly

  1/23/2012

• Co-Existing Conditions May Explain Why Autism Diagnosis Can Change

  1/23/2012

• Better Hepatitis A Vaccine Coverage Is Needed For Teens

  1/23/2012

• Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Linger 10 Years Later

  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

• Prenatal Smoking Affects Heart Development in Children

  12/26/2011

• Building Lifelong Health By Protecting Young Brains

  12/26/2011

• AAP Offers Guidance to Pediatricians on Allergy Testing

  12/26/2011

• Adopted Children Have Special Health Care Needs

  12/26/2011

• AAP Launches Website Redesign

  12/26/2011

• Children in Poverty Need Opportunities to Play, Says AAP

  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

• Substantial Fraction of American Youth Arrested by Age 23

  12/19/2011

• Medical Home Offers Benefits for Children Without Special Needs

  12/19/2011

• AAP Applauds Senate HELP Committee on Passage of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011

  12/14/2011

• Follow-Up of the World's Smallest Surviving Babies

  12/12/2011

• Program Helps Prevent Substance Abuse, Behavior Problems, Depression in Black Teens

  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

• How to Talk to Adolescent Boys About Sexual Health and Health Care

  11/28/2011

• Sleep Duration, Acetaminophen and Immune Response to Vaccines

  11/28/2011

• AAP Issues Booster Dose Recommendations for Meningococcal Vaccine

  11/28/2011

• Health Care for Youth Behind Bars

  11/28/2011

• Vaccinating Children Against Chickenpox Also Protects Babies

  11/28/2011

• Preventing and Treating Flat Head Syndrome in Babies

  11/28/2011

• Study Finds Most Adverse Events from Children's Acupuncture are Mild

  11/21/2011

• Combination Vaccine Cost Impact Physicians

  11/21/2011

• Combination Vaccine Costs Impact Physicians

  11/21/2011

• New Dental Health Campaign Launches Today

  11/15/2011

• World Prematurity Day

  11/15/2011

• Physicians Recommend all Children, Ages 9-11, Be Screened for Cholesterol

  11/14/2011

• Teen Vaccination Rates are Increasing, But Not High Enough

  11/14/2011

• AAP Press Statement on Injunction of Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels

  11/7/2011

• Children of Depressed Dads Are More Likely to Have Emotional or Behavioral Problems

  11/7/2011

• The Pediatrician's Role in Preventing HIV Infection

  10/31/2011

• AAP Recommends Substance Abuse Screening as Part of Routine Adolescent Care

  10/31/2011

• AAP Applauds President Obama on Executive Order on Drug Shortages

  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

• Robert W. Block, MD, FAAP, addresses the American Academy of Pediatrics

  10/17/2011

• Incidence of Non-Fatal Pediatric Firearm Injuries in the United States Higher than Previously Estimated

  10/17/2011

• Multiple Riders, Lack of Helmet Use, and Faster ATVs Contribute to Pediatric Injuries

  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

• Low-Income Dads Support Breastfeeding

  10/17/2011

• One in 10 Shy Children Suffer from Social Phobia

  10/17/2011

• Autism Rate Five Times Higher in Low Birth-Weight Children

  10/17/2011

• Hearing Parent's Voice Helps Infants in the NICU Vocalize More

  10/17/2011

• Profanity in the Media Linked to Youth Swearing, Aggression

  10/17/2011

• Study Identifies Scenarios that Precede At-Home Pool Drownings of Young Children

  10/17/2011

• New Study Reinforces Need for Continued Infant Sleep Campaigns to Prevent SIDS

  10/17/2011

• American Academy of Pediatrics Joins the Million Moms Challenge with ABC News and the UN Foundation

  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

• Minority Children Less Likely to Wear a Car Seatbelt, Putting Them at Greater Risk of Severe Injury

  10/15/2011

• AAP President Provides Update on Agenda for Children

  10/15/2011

• Caroll Spinney, AKA "Big Bird" to Address Nation's Pediatricians

  10/15/2011

• Sledding Injuries: A Significant Cause of Hospitalizations, Injuries During Winter Months

  10/15/2011

• Christy Turlington Burns to Speak on Energizing and Broadening the Maternal Health Movement

  10/15/2011

• Delayed Pediatric Appendicitis Treatment Linked to Complications, and Even Death

  10/15/2011

• Experts in Pediatric Palliative Care to Discuss Challenges in This Emerging Field

  10/15/2011

• Young Artists Draw Their Healthy Lifestyles

  10/15/2011

• Minority Children Less Likely to Receive CT Scans Following Head Trauma

  10/14/2011

• Parents Who Go Online for Pediatric Health Information Are Open to Doctors’ Website Recommendations

  10/14/2011

• CDC to Launch New Autism Curriculum at NCE

  10/14/2011

• Pulse Oximetry: a Viable, Readily Available Screening Tool for Infants with Suspected Critical Congenital Heart Disease

  10/14/2011

• Pediatric Emergency Department Visits for Psychiatric Care on the Rise

  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

• American Academy of Pediatrics Announces New President-Elect, Thomas McInerny

  10/3/2011

• Some Parents Still Wary of Following Recommended Vaccine Schedule

  10/3/2011

• Some Parents Still Wary of Following Recommended Vaccine Schedule

  10/3/2011

• Exposure to Anesthesia and Surgery Before Age 2 May Cause Learning Disorders

  10/3/2011

• Fewer Hospitals Are Distributing Infant Formula Samples

  9/26/2011

• AAP Updates TDAP Recommendations

  9/26/2011

• Hepatitis A Vaccine Recommended for Contacts of International Adoptees

  9/26/2011

• AAP Updates Guidelines on Polio Vaccination

  9/26/2011

• Partnerships Are Best Way to Support Children with Disabilities

  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

• Helping Adolescents Transition to Adult Health Care

  6/27/2011

• Better Sleep Through Media Management

  6/27/2011

• Are Pediatricians Screening for Developmental Delays?

  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

• Blunt Trauma A Factor in Sports Related Deaths; Football Most Deadly

  6/20/2011

• Portable Pools Claim Over 200 Children's Lives

  6/20/2011

• Parents Give Ratings Systems a Poor Grade

  6/20/2011

• How News Coverage Impacts Obesity Solutions

  6/20/2011

• 8 Percent of U.S. Children Have Food Allergies

  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

• Kids Should Not Consume Energy Drinks, and Rarely Need Sports Drinks, Says AAP

  5/30/2011

• Protecting Pediatrics Patients from Medical Harm

  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

• Study Finds Increase in Developmental Disabilities in U.S. Children

  5/23/2011

• Prescribing Antibiotics for Ambulatory Asthma Visits

  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

• Pediatric Patients and Chaperones in the Exam Room

  4/25/2011

• Pediatricians State Their Needs for Health Information Technology

  4/25/2011

• Obese Teens Engage in High-Risk Behaviors at Same Rate as Healthy Weight Peers

  4/25/2011

• AAP Says U.S. Fails to Protect Children from Hazardous Materials

  4/25/2011

• Study Links Social Environment to Increased Risk for Suicide Attempts in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth

  4/18/2011

• Studies Find Parents Favor Predictive Genetic Tests for Children

  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

• Language Processing and Decoding Issues Now Seen as Key to Learning Disabilities

  4/4/2011

• Evidence Review of Interventions for Autism

  4/4/2011

• Florida Gun Legislation Would Hinder Pediatricians' Efforts to Protect Children

  3/30/2011

• AAP Helps Young Campers Stay Safe and Healthy

  3/28/2011

• Bariatric Surgery May Lead to Weak Bones Later in Life

  3/28/2011

• Review of Alternative Treatments for Colic

  3/28/2011

• Social Media and Kids: Some Benefits, Some Worries

  3/28/2011

• AAP Recommends Reducing Rabies Vaccine Dose

  3/28/2011

• AAP Commemorates One-Year Anniversary of Affordable Care Act

  3/23/2011

• 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

• Energy Drinks Can Harm Children

  2/14/2011

• AAP Urges the US House of Representatives to Put Children First in Federal Appropriations

  2/14/2011

• AAP Applauds IRS Ruling on Breast Pumps

  2/10/2011

• 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

• AAP President Commemorates First Anniversary of Let's Move

  2/8/2011

• Starting Solids Too Early May Increase Obesity Risk

  2/7/2011

• AAP Celebrates Second Anniversary of CHIPRA

  2/4/2011

• AAP Expresses Disappointment with US District Court Ruling to Overturn the Affordable Care Act

  2/1/2011

• AAP Issues 2011 Immunization Schedules

  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

• Tobacco Ads Can Prompt Teens To Take Up Smoking

  1/17/2011

• Video Gaming Can Lead to Mental Health Problems

  1/17/2011

• New Toolkit Helps Physicians Plan for Reentry into the Clinical Workforce

  1/11/2011

• Being Optimistic is Good for your Health

  1/10/2011

• Increased Autism Risk Found in Closely Spaced Pregnancies

  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

• Breastfeeding And Its Effects On Academic Success

  12/20/2010

• C-Sections Increased While Birth Rates Dipped in 2008

  12/20/2010

• Many Children Lack Access to Primary Care Physicians

  12/20/2010

• On Heels of New Study, AAP Urges Smoke-free Environments for all Children

  12/13/2010

• Low-Sugar Cereals Win Nutrition Contest at Breakfast

  12/13/2010

• Children in Apartments at Greater Risk of Smoke Exposure

  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

• Vapor Rub Ointment Can Ease Cold Symptoms in Children

  11/8/2010

• Breastfeeding Moms Don't Get Less or Worse Sleep Than Moms Who Use Formula, Study Finds

  11/8/2010

• Do Teens Tell the Truth About Drug Use?

  10/25/2010

• Infant Sleep Patterns Throughout the First Year

  10/25/2010

• Managing Maternal Depression Before and After Birth

  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 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

• AAP Updates Guidance to Help Families Make Positive Media Choices

  10/13/2010

• In Developing Nations, Training Midwives Can Reduce Infant Mortality

  10/11/2010

• Study Finds Jaundice in Full-term Newborns is Associated with Autism

  10/11/2010

• More Screen Time Linked to Lower Psychological Ability

  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

• Study Finds Possible Link Between Adenovirus 36 and Child Obesity

  9/20/2010

• Bariatric Surgery Gains Popularity Among Adolescents

  9/20/2010

• Thimerosal In Vaccines Not Linked to Autism

  9/13/2010

• Turnoff Week is September 19-25

  9/13/2010

• Study Analyzes Basketball-Related Injuries in Children

  9/13/2010

• AAP Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Neonatal Resuscitation Program in China

  9/10/2010

• AAP Commends FDA on Approval of Pralidoxime for Pediatric Use

  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

• AAP Applauds House Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States

  8/10/2010

• 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

• Senate Passage of Federal Medicaid Funding to States

  8/4/2010

• AAP Press Statement on 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

• AAP Press Statement on HHS Interim Rule on Preventive Services

  7/15/2010

• HHS Interim Rule on Preventative Services: "Bright Futures" for All Children

  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

• Retail Advertising Increases Smoking

  7/5/2010

• Video Games Linked to Attention Problems in Children

  7/5/2010

• Risk of Cancer Slightly Higher in IVF Babies

  7/5/2010

• Neck Circumference Can Be Used to Screen For Obesity

  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

• Maternal & Paternal Smoking Associated with Mental Health Conditions and Obesity

  6/28/2010

• Vaccine Safety Data Show Risk Levels for Febrile Seizures After MMRV Vaccine

  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

• Longer Breastfeeding Leads to Better Protection

  6/21/2010

• Is There a Gun Where Your Child Goes to Play?

  6/21/2010

• Using Cartoon Characters to Market Junk Food

  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

• Pediatrician Groups Recognize World No Tobacco Day

  5/31/2010

• Hypertension in the Child Athlete

  5/31/2010

• Does Military Deployment Increase Number of Well-Child Visits?

  5/31/2010

• Smoke-Free Air Laws Effective at Protecting Children

  5/31/2010

• National Study of Lesbian Families Finds Teenage Children Are Well-Adjusted

  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

• On-Time Immunizations Associated with Better Neuropsychological Outcomes

  5/24/2010

• AAP Gives Updated Advice on Drowning Prevention

  5/24/2010

• Battery Ingestion Injuries and Deaths on the Rise

  5/24/2010

• Anticipating Being Hit in Ice Hockey Lessens Severity of Impact

  5/17/2010

• Nomination of Pediatrician Dr. Donald Berwick to Lead Centers for MEDICARE and MEDICAID Services

  5/17/2010

• Fever Less Likely in Breastfed Infants After Immunizations

  5/17/2010

• Pesticide Exposure May Contribute to ADHD

  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

• Just Being Obese Can Attract Bullies

  5/3/2010

• Vitamin D Deficiency Not Just A Problem for Northerners

  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

• Antidepressants and Suicidal Behaviors in Adolescents

  4/12/2010

• Mother-Daughter Communication and HPV Vaccine

  4/12/2010

• Alcohol Use By Teens Increases Risk of Benign Breast Disease

  4/12/2010

• Spanking Kids Can Make Them More Aggressive Later

  4/12/2010

• AAP Policy Statement: Underage Drinking and Associated Risks

  4/12/2010

• Health Reform Law and Children with Pre-Existing Conditions

  3/29/2010

• AAP Policy Statement - Pediatric Organ Donation

  3/29/2010

• AAP Press Statement on Health Reform Law and Children with Pre-existing Conditions

  3/29/2010

• Children Should Have Equal Opportunities for Health

  3/29/2010

• AAP Press Statement on Passage of Final Health Reform Legislation

  3/25/2010

• Final Passage of 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

• House Passage of Health Reform Legislation

  3/21/2010

• AAP Updates Recommendation on Car Seats

  3/21/2010

• AAP Press Statement on Passage of House of Representatives Health Reform Legislation

  3/21/2010

• American Academy of Pediatrics Endorsement of Health Reform Legislations

  3/19/2010

• 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

• Gene Test More Effective at Detecting Autism

  3/15/2010

• How Media Can Affect Children's Health

  3/1/2010

• Most Parents Vaccinate Their Children, But Some Worry About Side Effects

  3/1/2010

• New AAP Policy on Choking Prevention

  2/22/2010

• Rapid Flu Test Work Better in Kids than in Adults

  2/15/2010

• Gluten-Free Camp a Hit for Kids with Celiac Disease

  2/15/2010

• Remarks of AAP President Judith S. Palfrey, MD, FAAP, Launch of First Lady's Obesity Initiative

  2/9/2010

• AAP President Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in Commitment to Reduce Childhood Obesity

  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

• Fiction Can Inspire Teen Girls to Manage Weight

  2/8/2010

• If Parents Visit the Dentist, Children Probably Will Too

  2/1/2010

• Hospital Stay Offers Chance to Help New Parents Quit Smoking

  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

• Soccer Injury Rates are Increasing

  1/25/2010

• Mental Health Problems Linked to Mixed-Handedness

  1/25/2010

• Task Force Recommends Obesity Screening for Children and Adolescents

  1/18/2010

• When a Concussion Isn't a Concussion

  1/18/2010

• Rotavirus Vaccine is Highly Effective at Preventing Disease

  1/18/2010

• Secondhand Smoke Linked to Sleep Problems in Children

  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

• AAP Policy: HIPAA and Child Abuse

  12/21/2009

• U.S. Birth Rate Sets Record; Teen Births Continue to Rise

  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

• Introduction of Solid Foods and Allergic Reactions

  12/7/2009

• 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

• Down Syndrome Prevalence in the United States

  11/30/2009

• AAP Policy: Balancing Moral Integrity With Needs of Patients

  11/30/2009

• Down Syndrome Prevalence in the United States

  11/30/2009

• Sexually Transmitted Infections Common in Teen Girls; Many Infected Soon After Sexual Debut

  11/23/2009

• Child Care Settings May Double Total TV Time for Young Children

  11/23/2009

• Prenatal Tobacco Smoke and Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD

  11/23/2009

• Boys, Twins and Firstborn Babies More Likely To Have Flat Spot

  11/16/2009

• Evidence of Food Allergies Growing Among Children

  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

• In-Home Audio Self Hypnosis May Reduce Chronic Stomach Pain

  10/12/2009

• Pediatric Intervention Could Prevent Potentially Fatal Autoerotic Asphyxiation

  10/12/2009

• AAP Applauds Senator Jay Rockefeller's Stirring Speech in Support of Medicaid

  10/5/2009

• Burn Injuries Common, But Preventable in Young Children

  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

• AAP Clinical Report: Screening for Infant Hearing Problems

  9/28/2009

• AAP Policy: Learn About School Nursing Services

  9/28/2009

• Ethnicity and Language Linked to Medication Use

  9/28/2009

• Active Parenting Makes Teen Drivers Safer

  9/28/2009

• Universal Screening Lowers Risk of Severe Hyperbilitubinemia

  9/28/2009

• AAP Clinical Report: The Prenatal Visit

  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

• AAP Policy: Caring for Children in the Emergency Department

  9/21/2009

• Taking Violence Prevention to the Streets

  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

• Gastrointestinal Disorders Are Not Linked to Autism, Study Finds

  7/27/2009

• AAP Clinical Report: Withholding Medically Administered Nutrition in Children

  7/27/2009

• Probiotics Prevent Cold Symptoms in Children

  7/27/2009

• AAP Policy: Vision Problems Do Not Cause Dyslexia

  7/27/2009

• AAP Policy Reducing Child Pedestrian Injuries

  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