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Young Athletes Face Unhealthy Food Choices, Parents Say
Junk food, fast food are part of
youth sports routine, study finds...
June 30, 2012
Summertime Is Tonsillectomy Time
Many parents take advantage of
summer break to schedule the surgery to give kids time to
recover...
June 29, 2012
Toddlers Are Happier to Give Than Receive: Study
Sharing their own treats was most
rewarding, their reactions showed...
June 29, 2012
40 Million Americans Addicted to Cigarettes, Alcohol or Drugs
About 16 percent of Americans aged
12 and older are hooked...
June 28, 2012
Job Worries for Parents May Mean Poorer Nutrition for Kids
Study found family meals suffered
as work pressures increased...
June 28, 2012
Standing at Work All Day While Pregnant Linked to Smaller Babies
Infant head size may be affected if
mom-to-be spends long hours on her feet, researchers say
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June 28, 2012
Experimental Vaccine Seems to Stop Nicotine Addiction in Mice
More animal research is needed
before testing the shot in humans, researchers say
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June 27, 2012
To Improve School Nutrition, Involve Teachers and Parents
Junk-food 'interventions' decreased
consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages by 30 percent
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June 27, 2012
Brain EEG Test Might Help Spot Autism: Study
Children with the disorder showed
differences in synchronization among brain regions
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June 26, 2012
Limited Radiation May Help Some Kids With Lymphoma
Therapy increased progression-free
survival in children who responded well to chemo, study says
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June 26, 2012
Magnets in iPad2 May Alter Settings on Brain Shunt Devices: Study
Effect seen only when tablet
computer was within inches of the patient's head, researcher
noted...
June 26, 2012
Delaying ADHD Meds Could Hurt Kids' Math Scores
Study finds starting stimulant
drugs sooner helps prevent academic decline
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June 25, 2012
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