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For Adolescents, Inhalants Are Drug of Choice
But sniffing common household
chemicals can be deadly, experts say
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March 13, 2008
Moms-to-Be Who Quit Smoking Boost Chances for 'Easygoing' Child
Their children had lowest chances
for unpredictable behavior, dealt better with stress
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March 13, 2008
Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease
Younger children are more affected
than teens, a new study finds ...
March 13, 2008
U.S. Health Officials Back Off Preference for New MMRV Vaccine
CDC reports more seizures seen in
toddlers given combined shot; experts stress real risk is still
low...
March 13, 2008
Dental Erosion on Rise in U.S.
Tooth enamel losses, found in 30%
of middle schoolers studied, blamed on acids in sweet drinks
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March 12, 2008
New Test Predicts Risk of Post-Surgery Kidney Injury
Finding could lead to earlier
treatments, better patient outcomes...
March 12, 2008
Preschool Intervention Curbed Trend Toward Obesity
Kids in program ate less junk food,
more fruits and vegetables...
March 12, 2008
Teens Spending Too Much Screen Time
Girls in poor neighborhoods most
likely to watch TVs or computers, study finds
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March 12, 2008
Continuous Doctor Care Key to Childhood Screenings
Infants at lower risk for
environmental, biological diseases if same physician is used
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March 10, 2008
Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
Review found vets with the syndrome
were more exposed to particular compounds
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March 10, 2008
New Drug for Brain Cancer Too Dangerous for Pediatric Patients
Study found it caused permanent
bone damage and stunted growth...
March 10, 2008
New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes' Neck Injuries
Helmets, pads should be left on,
then removed as a unit once patient is stabilized
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March 10, 2008
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