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FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
Therapy zeroes in on defective
protein, agency says...
January 31, 2012
For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine
Scans show that humor activates
parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children
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January 31, 2012
Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents
New policy statement calls for
strong family presence, greater decision-making role
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January 31, 2012
When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
This combination more than doubled
odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds
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January 31, 2012
Many Parents Skip Booster Seats When Carpooling
They don't bother with proper
safety seats when their kids are in other people's cars, study
finds...
January 30, 2012
Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop
Study found toddlers with loving
mothers had more growth in key brain area
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January 30, 2012
Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link
More research needed into
unconfirmed association between antiretrovirals and cleft
lip/palate...
January 30, 2012
IV Acetaminophen Linked to More Child Overdoses
Confusion can arise over
measurement guidelines, experts warn
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January 27, 2012
Off-Campus Party Hosts Drank Most in College Survey
Guzzling some 9 alcoholic beverages
each event, student hosts outdid their guests
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January 27, 2012
Students Report Playing Dangerous 'Choking Game'
One in seven at a Texas university
tried it, survey finds...
January 27, 2012
Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis
Symptom-free patients have no
greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study
finds...
January 27, 2012
Brain Activity May Help Predict Autism Before Age 1: Study
Differences in responses to eye
contact detected in brains of at-risk infants as early as 6
months...
January 26, 2012
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