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Vaccine-Preventable Deaths Reach New Low in U.S.
Tens of thousands of lives saved
each year through immunization, study says
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November 13, 2007
ADHD Delays Growth of Certain Brain Areas
But affected children do catch up
over time, researchers add...
November 12, 2007
Drugs Can Ease Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
3 trials show some success in
helping children...
November 9, 2007
U.S. Flu Vaccine Plentiful: CDC
About 75% of Americans are
candidates for a shot...
November 9, 2007
One-Third of Popular Songs Refer to Substance Abuse
Rap and country top the list with
references to alcohol, drugs, study finds
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November 8, 2007
Summer Vacation Undermines School-Based Weight Loss
Eat-healthy programs work, but kids
gain back pounds during holidays, study finds
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November 8, 2007
Caffeine Therapy Boosts Preemies' Outcomes
It cut their risk for
neurodevelopmental trouble, researchers say
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November 7, 2007
Heart Defects Can Delay Baby's Brain Development
Corrective cardiac surgery is not
to blame, study suggests...
November 7, 2007
Many Vaccine Booster Shots Unnecessary: Study
For some infections, immunization
lasts much longer than previously assumed
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November 7, 2007
Blood Pressure Vaccine Shows Promise
A series of shots might protect for
a lifetime, researchers say...
November 6, 2007
Reflux Problems Not Limited to Adults
Babies and children can also suffer
from severe gastric distress, experts say
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November 6, 2007
Anti-Reflux Drugs May Be Overprescribed in Infants
As many as four in five treated
babies didn't have excess stomach acid, study finds
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November 5, 2007
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