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33 Sickened by Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef: CDC
Illnesses reported in 7 states;
consumers who freeze meat should check for recalled product
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July 24, 2012
Child Abuse Linked to Higher Odds for Cancer as Adult
Tumor risk rose with the frequency,
intensity of childhood trauma, study found
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July 24, 2012
More Than a Third of Births 'Unintended': CDC
That number hasn't changed since
the 1980s, government report finds ...
July 24, 2012
Neglect May Harm Brain Growth in Children
Moving to a more nurturing
environment can partially restore some of the lost white
matter, study suggests...
July 24, 2012
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Researchers found two of three
already had one risk factor for cardiovascular trouble
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July 24, 2012
Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn't Cut Injury Risk
Learning to take a hit doesn't make
children less likely to sustain injuries, study says
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July 24, 2012
'Toe-Walking' More Common in Kids With Mental Woes: Study
Many healthy children also adopt
this stance, which can lead to posture problems, experts say
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July 23, 2012
Doctors Spar Over Cholesterol Screening in Kids
Some question supporting evidence
and drug-industry ties, but others say guidelines benefit
certain children...
July 23, 2012
Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Linked to Host of Problems in Children
Even in kids without fetal alcohol
syndrome, study found higher risk for mental abnormalities
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July 23, 2012
Many Teens With High Blood Pressure Don't Get Needed Tests
Fewer than 1 in 4 receives
recommended screening for kidney disease, organ damage, study
finds...
July 23, 2012
Mom's HIV Drugs May Pass to Baby in Womb, Breast-Feeding
Hair, blood samples revealed
HIV-negative infants were exposed to antiretrovirals,
researchers say...
July 23, 2012
Parents of Severely Disabled Kids Say They Enrich Their Lives
Families dealing with trisomy 13-18
face grim predictions, turn to online support, study found
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July 23, 2012
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