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Keeping Kids Safe on Roller Coasters and Other Thrill Rides
Height requirements are designed to
weed out kids who are too young to enjoy the ride, expert says
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July 5, 2012
Parents Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise, Studies Find
When grownups aren't around,
children spend less time being active
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July 5, 2012
Racial Gap in Kids' Dental Care Vanishing: Study
But black children still get more
cavities, expert says...
July 5, 2012
U.S. Schools Throwing the Book at Unhealthy Drinks
But 33% of elementary students
still have access to high-calorie beverages, findings show
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July 5, 2012
Shingles Vaccine Safe for Those With Autoimmune Diseases: Study
Study allays fears that the shot
might raise shingles risk in people with psoriasis, rheumatoid
arthritis...
July 3, 2012
Special-Ed Students at Greater Risk of Bullying, Being Bullied: Study
Students with visible disabilities
are victimized most often, researchers say
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July 3, 2012
Summer Is Peak Time for Teens to Try Drugs, Alcohol: Report
Experts advise parents to be alert,
help kids structure their days...
July 3, 2012
Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes in Pregnancy
Many women may rely on meds to
function properly, so decisions must be weighed carefully
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July 2, 2012
Family History of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder May Up Kids' Risk for Autism
The three conditions might share
similar underlying risk factors, study authors say
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July 2, 2012
Kids Born Even a Little Early Have Lower School Scores: Study
Children born at 37, 38 weeks
lagged behind third-grade peers ...
July 2, 2012
Spanking Batters Kids' Mental Health: Study
Physical punishment linked to
mental health disorders, substance abuse in adulthood
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July 2, 2012
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