Health News Archives

Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections
Recommended back-sleeping could have downside, study suggests

Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria

Health Tip: Getting Swimmer’s Ear
What it is, and how to get rid of it

Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain
Suggestions to help your child

Vaccine May Someday Thwart Ear Infections
Tested on animals, liquid would be administered externally

Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids

Pediatric Ear Infection Vaccine Shows Promise
Animal study shows droplets rubbed into skin prevented infections

Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection?
Here's a list of telltale signs

Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Survey says that despite progress, more is needed to clean up air in homes, cars

Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
Here are some risk factors