Health

Radiation raises new brain tumor in children
In survivors of childhood cancer, exposure to radiation therapy, especially before 5 years of age, is "the most important" risk factor for the development of a new primary tumor of the central nervous system (CNS), according to new data from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study.

Flu shots safe for children, study finds
The ouch of the needle may just be the worst of it. A large study found that the flu shot causes few side effects in young children. Associated Press. ...

Children born after IVF treatment 'face higher health risk
Children born to couples who have undergone fertility treatment are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, cancer and other disorders such as cerebral palsy ...