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More Benefits of Breast Milk Revealed
Nursing promotes development of
healthy bacteria in newborn's gut, study says
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August 31, 2012
Turning Off the Tube Linked to Healthier Weight in Teens
Study that limited TV time for a
year found that kids, but not adults, gained fewer pounds
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August 31, 2012
Most U.S. Schools Unprepared for Pandemics: Study
Protective gear, medication
stockpiles, staff disaster training all lacking
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August 30, 2012
Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids
So-called button batteries can
cause choking and death, report warns
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August 30, 2012
Too Few Girls Get HPV Vaccine Against Cancer: CDC
Many more teens protected from
whooping cough, meningitis than the sexually transmitted virus
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August 30, 2012
Daily Temper Tantrums Not the Norm for Preschoolers: Study
Fewer than 1 in 10 'melt down' that
often; finding helps define when parents should be concerned
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August 29, 2012
Kids With Neurological Conditions at Higher Risk of Flu Death: CDC
Medical, parenting groups working
to increase flu vaccination, awareness
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August 29, 2012
Little Evidence on Value of Treatments for Autism: Report
Whether it's drug therapy or
vocational training, more study needed to clarify benefits
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August 28, 2012
Snoring Kids Should Be Screened for Sleep Apnea: Experts
New guidelines issued by American
Academy of Pediatrics also urge weight loss for obese snorers
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August 28, 2012
Circumcision Benefits Are Significant, Pediatricians Say
But decision should stay with
parents, they add...
August 27, 2012
Heavy Marijuana Use in Teen Years May Lower IQ Later
Study found those who smoked in
adolescence lost roughly 8 points on IQ tests
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August 27, 2012
Overloaded Backpacks Can Injure Kids: Experts
Some tips to lighten the load as
the school year approaches...
August 26, 2012
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