Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to the care of your children's teeth, dentists aren't the only experts who can help.

Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Young drivers who get behind the wheel while drowsy run a higher risk of getting into car crashes, but Australian researchers have found that not catching up on missed sleep on weekends puts them in even greater danger of having an accident at night.

Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.

Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- The older vaccine for whooping cough that was phased out in the late 1990s is more effective than the current version of the vaccine, a new study contends.

ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood

MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.

Health Tip: Help Children Eat Healthier

(HealthDay News) -- Want to get kids to eat healthy foods? Start with eating a healthier diet yourself.

Health Tip: Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe

(HealthDay News) -- Parents of new drivers can breathe a bit easier by setting safety rules for their teens.

Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children

SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Children who swallow high-powered magnets often need surgery and other invasive procedures to remove the objects, according to a new study.

Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults

FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Teen bullies are more likely to be criminals when they're adults, a new study finds.

Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression

THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- The adult children of parents who were addicted to alcohol or drugs are at increased risk for depression, a new study finds.