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Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Poor Reading Skills in Kids: Study
Mothers with pack-a-day habits may
have children who lag behind classmates
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November 27, 2012
Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Individual risk is small, but make
sure test is necessary, expert says...
November 27, 2012
U.S. Kids Getting Enough Sleep After All: Survey
Amounts reported for infants,
children, teens in line with CDC recommendations
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November 27, 2012
Whooping Cough Vaccine Less Effective Over Time: Study
California outbreak suggests need
to reevaluate vaccine schedule...
November 27, 2012
Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag: Study
More than $10 million to save one
life in U.S., but critic asks why it needs to cost so much
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November 26, 2012
Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses: Study
Dozens of kids treated daily on
average in U.S. emergency rooms...
November 26, 2012
Parents' Fear of Dentist May Get Passed On to Kids
Fathers seem to play the greatest
role in how their children feel about dental visits, study
finds...
November 26, 2012
Study Sees Possible Link Between Air Pollution and Autism Risk
Infants in high-smog areas were
more likely to develop the condition
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November 26, 2012
With Bullying, What's a Parent to Do?
What to look for and how to help if
your child is being victimized ...
November 23, 2012
Secondhand Smoke Very Unhealthy for Kids in Cars: Study
Backseat exposure to polluted air
is worse than in restaurants, bars, casinos
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November 22, 2012
Annual 'Trouble in Toyland' Report Cites Toy Dangers
Excessive lead levels, choking
hazards, magnets can all cause serious injury for kids, PIRG
says...
November 21, 2012
Continued Use of ADHD Drugs May Reduce Criminal Behavior, Study Says
Arrests were lower when people with
disorder took their medication, Swedish research found
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November 21, 2012
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