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Top 6 Pregnancy Risks Linked to Diet
Every year in the U.S., an estimated 65 million to 76 million people fall prey to food-borne illnesses, resulting in 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 to 9,000 deaths. More »
The 7 New Rules of Kids' Nutrition
Too many of us keep in mind the adage "Watch what you eat," and forget another serious threat — to our children's health More »
The 5 Reasons Our Kids Are Fat
Here's an eye-opener: The CDC found that American kids eat more than 150 additional calories every day than they did in 1989. More »
Raising the Obama Generation
I am a blue-eyed Irish son of Buffalo, New York, who married a beautiful Haitian woman. But it's my son, Asher, who was dealt the mixed race, and it's my son I want to talk about. More »
Meth use in pregnancy endangers mom and baby
New research shows that babies born to methamphetamine-using moms face much higher risks of serious complications, compared to babies not exposed in the womb to this illegal street drug. More »
Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur: study
Pregnant women with a history of pregnancy-related diabetes, also called gestational diabetes, have a good chance of developing the condition again, suggests a large new study. More »
Mom's pregnancy diet not tied to wheezing risk
A woman's overall diet during pregnancy may not be related to her child's risk of developing wheezing problems by preschool age, a new study suggests. More »