- Only Half of U.S. Children Get Enough Sleep During the Week. New research finds school-age children who get 9 hours of sleep most weeknights show more interest in learning and doing well in school, along with other markers of childhood flourishing. https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/only-half-of-u-s-children-get-enough-sleep-during-the-week.aspx 38 comments science
- Research suggests that, in certain cases, drones could quickly deliver life-saving interventions during city’s peak rush hour. Drones could save lives by responding to emergency conditions. https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/research-tests-speed-of-drones-in-responding-to-medical-emergency-scenarios.aspx 8 comments science
- American Academy of Pediatrics Statement Opposing Senate Healthcare Bill https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/senatehealthcarebill.aspx 97 comments politics
- Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity at Ages 6 and 8 Linked to Fewer Symptoms of Depression Two Years Later https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/moderate-to-vigorous-physical-activity-at-ages-6-and-8-linked-to-fewer-symptoms-of-depression-two-years-later.aspx 6 comments science
- American Academy of Pediatrics calls for DEA to reschedule marijuana http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/committees-councils-sections/substanceabuse/pages/marijuana.aspx 18 comments worldnews
- “The American Academy of Pediatrics would like to correct false statements made in the Republican presidential campaign that HPV vaccine is dangerous and can cause mental retardation...." http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/hpv2011.pdf 1546 comments science
- By request, this is a list of 41 separate research studies that have found absolutely no link between vaccines and Autism. Please share this list, so that children and families no longer suffer due to misinformation from winguts and celebretards. http://www.aap.org/immunization/families/faq/vaccinestudies.pdf 438 comments science
- Just saw a PSA warning me it's the law to put all kids under 4' 9" in a booster seat. That's freaking huge! http://www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm#boosterseats 44 comments politics