American Academy of Pediatrics
Skimmed milk ineffective against toddler obesity
Mar 18, 2013 19:39 EDT
Giving your toddler skimmed or semi-skimmed milk is unlikely to make inroads against the risk of obesity, a large study conducted among American children has found.
Childhood TV addicts more likely to commit crime: study
Feb 19, 2013 05:17 EST
Children who watch excessive amounts of television are more likely to have criminal convictions and show aggressive personality traits as adults, a New Zealand study has found.
Childhood TV addicts more likely to commit crime: study
Feb 18, 2013 19:30 EST
Children who watch excessive amounts of television are more likely to have criminal convictions and show aggressive personality traits as adults, a New Zealand study has found.
Is organic food better? The jury is still out
Oct 29, 2012 08:42 EDT
The debate over whether organic food is better for our health and worth its higher price keeps raging on in the United States as the conclusion of four decades of studies seems far from clear.
Boys hitting puberty up to two years earlier: study
Oct 20, 2012 16:17 EDT
Boys in the US are hitting puberty as much as two years earlier than in previous decades, according to a new study out Saturday from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
'Facebook depression' fears unfounded: US study
Jul 10, 2012 17:38 EDT
Worries about a link between depression and the amount of time spent on Facebook or other social media sites are probably unfounded, a US study said this week.
'Holiday' for sick US child after healthcare ruling
Jun 28, 2012 23:26 EDT
When three-year-old Violet, who suffers from a rare and severe form of epilepsy, saw her parents cheering in front of the TV when news on US healthcare reform broke Thursday, she joined in and cried "happy holidays!"
The ultimate babysitter? iPads for infants stir debate
Apr 26, 2012 02:12 EDT
Twenty-two-month-old George sits on a tiny blue chair, at a baby-sized desk, playing with a grown-up toy -- an iPad, sign of a powerful trend that has set alarm bells ringing among child development experts.
Autism cases rise: US study
Mar 29, 2012 15:17 EDT
Autism in children appears to be on the rise, according to US health officials who said Thursday the latest data shows the rate has risen 23 percent in two years, with one in 88 children affected.
Pediatricians reaffirm breastfeeding guidelines
Mar 01, 2012 17:38 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women should breastfeed their newborns exclusively for about the first six months of life, after which some foods can be added along with continued breastfeeding, according to updated guidelines from United States pediatricians.
Doctors: don't push young ballplayers too much
Feb 28, 2012 20:10 EST
(Reuters) - Baseball and softball are some of the safest sports for children to play, but parents and coaches should make sure young players are properly trained and keep from pushing them too hard, according to new guidelines from U.S. pediatricians.
Pediatricians stress moderation for Little Leaguers
Feb 28, 2012 15:31 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Baseball and softball are some of the safest sports for kids to play, but parents and coaches should still be sure youth are properly trained to avoid getting hurt in the field or batter's box, according the nation's largest organization of pediatricians.
Group backs HPV shot recommendation for boys
Feb 27, 2012 02:43 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Boys 11 years and up should get Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine to protect them against HPV infections, which can cause genital warts as well as oral, penile and anal cancers, the nation's largest group of pediatricians said Monday.
Football not only sport concussion risk for teens
Feb 16, 2012 21:58 EST
(Reuters) - American football is in the spotlight when it comes to head concussions among U.S. high school athletes, but other sports carry a risk as well, according to a U.S. study.
Teens' concussion risk not limited to football
Feb 16, 2012 17:55 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although football has been in the spotlight when it comes to high school athletes' concussions, other sports carry a risk as well, a new study shows.
US begins stem cell trial for hearing loss
Feb 08, 2012 08:21 EST
US researchers have begun a ground-breaking trial to test the potential of umbilical cord blood transplants, a kind of stem cell therapy, to treat and possibly reverse hearing loss in infants.
Second exam important in child sex-abuse cases
Jan 30, 2012 14:16 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a child is thought to have been sexually abused, a second medical exam may be key to picking up injuries and sexually transmitted infections, a study published Monday finds.
Carpooling parents don't always use booster seats
Jan 30, 2012 10:18 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents use booster seats inconsistently when carpooling with young kids, according to a new study.
Kids' health predicts parents' future heart disease
Jan 25, 2012 22:02 EST
(Reuters) - Parents of children suffering from high cholesterol or blood pressure have been found to have a higher incidence of heart disease and diabetes later on, a U.S. study said,
Kids' health predicts parents' future heart disease: study
Jan 25, 2012 16:37 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When children have high cholesterol or blood pressure, their parents may have increased risks of diabetes and heart disease down the road, a new study finds.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| American Academy of Pediatrics | |
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| Motto | Dedicated to the Health of All Children |
| Formation | 1930 |
| Type | professional association |
| Headquarters | Elk Grove Village, Illinois |
| Location |  United States |
| Membership | 60,000 |
| Official languages | English |
| AAP 2009-2010 President | Judith Palfrey, MD, FAAP |
| Staff | 350 |
| Website | aap.org |
