Health and Fitness

Quick — what's the leading killer of children under the age of 5? Not AIDS, not cancer, not even the flu. Pneumonia kills a child every 20 seconds, but that statistic can easily be improved with vaccinations and education. On the eve of World Pneumonia Day, I spoke with ABC News' senior health and medical editor Dr. Richard Besser and Dr. Orin Levine from the International Vaccine Access Center about this preventable disease. Take this quiz to see how much you know about pneumonia and what we can do to bring down these deadly statistics.

Are brain-boosting foods on the menu? Eighty percent of a tot's brain is formed by the time they're 3 years old, and eating well is an important part of that development. While diet alone isn't going to turn a lil one into a nuclear physicist or child prodigy, there are certain nutrients that encourage healthy brain development.

How much do you know about these brain-boosting superfoods? Take the following quiz to find out.

It's hard to surprise an experienced mama, but that's just what happened when Jessica Alba gave birth to baby Haven in August. In addition to welcoming a daughter who didn't look like her big sister, Jessica Alba told People that the tot arrived still enclosed in her amniotic sac — otherwise known as in the caul. Such births are extremely rare, but as the proud papa noted, "She was born in her safe haven."

Do you know anyone who was born in the caul? Take this quiz to see what it means and the historical significance of such a birth.

Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs aren't the only banks who've been awash in controversy over the past few years. Scientific breakthroughs related to the lifesaving potential of collecting and storing umbilical cord blood has resulted in an explosion of a whole new industry: cord blood banking. While most medical professionals and organizations are proponents of storing the super blood, there is far from a consensus about the nature of the storage and whether it should be public or private.

Take the following quiz to test your knowledge of the important topic, and let us know where you stand on the issue.

Raw milk and cookies, anyone? Dairy is a major component to most tots' diets, and in the US, almost all dairy products are only available in pasteurized form, as regulated by the FDA. Yet, even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, and numerous other health organizations are unanimous in their position that raw milk should not be consumed, a movement supporting the fresh, cold drink is gaining momentum, and the demand has increased over the past several years.

Take our quiz about the great milk debate, and let us know: do you allow your kids to consume unpasteurized products?

If the eyes are the window to the soul, then it's important to keep those windows in the best possible condition. Kids who aren't seeing clearly often have academic and behavioral issues that can impact their school experience, leaving tots, teachers, and parents frustrated and confused. Luckily, most vision problems are easily rectified with regular vision screenings and eye care. Are you up to date on your facts about kids' vision? Take our quiz to find out.

Happy Newborn Screening Awareness Month! September is a big month for back-to-school-age tots, but it's a big one for brand-new babies too. This month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights how newborn screenings can affect the long-term health of children.

Take the following quiz to see how much you know about this important topic.