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Cases of Rare But Deadly Encephalitis Rising Among Kids, Report Finds
Increase in Eastern equine
encephalitis may be partly due to warming climate, more
exposure to mosquitoes, researcher says
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January 17, 2013
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop in New York City, Los Angeles: Study
State programs promoting healthy
lifestyles work, but it takes time before results are seen,
researchers say ...
January 17, 2013
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
Weaker immune system, dehydration
risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerous
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January 17, 2013
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Higher rates of ADHD, asthma and
learning problems seen in overweight children, study shows
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January 17, 2013
As Parents' Share of College Fees Rises, Students' GPAs Fall: Study
But the research also found that
parents' financial support boosted college graduation rate
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January 16, 2013
Autism Researchers Surprised by Impaired Brain Connections
Study upends common beliefs, they
say...
January 16, 2013
Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Safe, Report Says
Critics call for more research into
whether shots may be linked to some developmental disorders
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January 16, 2013
For Some Children, Autism Symptoms May Fade With Age
Researchers not sure whether
treatment or genetics explain the phenomenon, but suspect both
play a part...
January 16, 2013
Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
It may be easing already in parts
of the U.S., ramping up in others, experts say
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January 16, 2013
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
As the outbreak worsens, health
experts urge flu shots, frequent hand-washing and other
measures...
January 16, 2013
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
Results expand understanding of the
disease, expert says...
January 15, 2013
Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids
This also puts infants too young
for immunization at risk, researcher says
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January 15, 2013
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