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Low-Fiber Diet May Raise Teens' Risk for Heart Disease, Diabetes
And most teens don't consume enough
'roughage,' study found...
June 5, 2012
'Super Bug' May Thrive in Homes Where Kids Have Staph Infections
Shared objects, household surfaces
can spur transmission of MRSA...
June 4, 2012
After Chest Radiation, Girls at Greater Risk for Early Breast Cancer: Study
Even those childhood cancer
survivors who got low doses should be screened yearly,
researchers say...
June 4, 2012
Leukemia Deadlier for Teens, Young Adults Than Younger Kids: Study
More resistant disease, toxic
treatments take their toll on older patients, study says
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June 4, 2012
Novel Drugs Show Early Promise Against Several Cancers
Immune system therapies tested on
advanced melanoma, kidney or lung tumors; side effects seen
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June 4, 2012
Only a Third of U.S. Moms Who Plan to Breast-Feed Meet Goals
Formula-feeding at hospital is
important barrier, study finds...
June 4, 2012
Parental Abuse, Neglect Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
Study found those who suffered it
were more likely to get second skin cancer later in life
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June 4, 2012
Teens Whose Moms Smoked While Pregnant May Have Worse Asthma
Study followed black, Hispanic
adolescents...
June 4, 2012
To Help With Dyslexia, S p a c e L e t t e r s A p a r t, Study Says
Technique boosted kids' reading
speed by more than 20 percent and doubled text-reading
accuracy, researchers say...
June 4, 2012
Small Batteries, Other Shiny Objects Pose Risks to Children
Curious kids may accidentally
swallow magnets and batteries, leading to serious injury
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June 1, 2012
Too Much Screen Time May Harm Kids' Fitness
Children less connected to wired
world seem to be in better shape, study finds
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June 1, 2012
Young Girls, Boys Can Compete on Equal Level
Analysis of nearly 2 million swim
records found little or no difference until age 13
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June 1, 2012
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