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When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too
Stillbirths, infant deaths caused
one in 10 docs to consider giving up practice, survey says
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July 21, 2008
Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke
Smoking friends or stores selling
cigarettes make the habit more likely, study finds
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July 19, 2008
All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies
born with hearing loss, experts note
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July 18, 2008
Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections
But they're more likely to be
iron-deficient, study finds...
July 18, 2008
FDA Says It's Safe to Eat Tomatoes
Salmonella outbreak may be winding
down; peppers remain suspect...
July 18, 2008
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels
These peptides are critical for
normal development of the brain, study says
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July 18, 2008
Gene Mutation Puts Some Kids at Risk for Tobacco Addiction
Having 2 copies of variant, puffing
before age 17 boosted odds for being heavy smoker
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July 17, 2008
Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers
Pediatricians look to help those at
risk of obesity or with high cholesterol
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July 17, 2008
New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released
Experts note symptoms and treatment
of these youngest patients differ from adults
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July 17, 2008
Parents of Autistic Children Are Often Aloof Themselves
Finding buttresses idea that
disorder has genetic roots...
July 17, 2008
Big Tobacco Lures Young Smokers With Menthol Cigarettes: Study
Researchers say industry
manipulates the ingredient to recruit new generation of users
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July 16, 2008
Premature Birth Linked to Some Unexpected Later Problems
Education, even income levels,
appear to be affected by early birth, study finds
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July 16, 2008
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