Women who take folic acid supplements before becoming pregnant, as well as early in pregnancy, may reduce the risk of…
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More babies share parents’ bed despite SIDS risk
The government’s latest infant bed-sharing numbers show a troubling trend: the percentage of U.S. babies sleeping with parents or another…
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Baby circumcisions in US hospitals decline over three decades
The rate of circumcisions performed on newborn boys in U.S. hospitals dropped 6 percentage points over the last three decades,…
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Happy Moms Make for Happy Kids
Kids these days are happier when Mom’s content in her relationship with her partner, but their bliss is less dependent…
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Youth homicide rate hits lowest mark in 30 years
Health officials say the homicide rate for older children and young adults has hit its lowest point in at least…
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No age-related differences in concussion symptoms seen in older, younger athletes
Though some studies have indicated that younger athletes may take longer to recover from concussions, a new study from Vanderbilt…
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Marijuana poisoning incidents spike in Washington state
Marijuana exposure incidents, or ‘pot poisonings,’ have spiked in Washington state, especially among teenagers, in a trend experts said on…
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Dozens of Illinois students treated in suspected carbon monoxide leak
Dozens of middle-school children in the southern Illinois town of Girard were taken to hospitals on Monday with nausea and…
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5 tips for raising a healthy eater
While it’s important for parents to keep an eye on how much food their child eats, here are some ways…
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Surfers Healing: Camp offers bonding experience for autistic children and parents
When former professional surfer Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz’s son Isaiah was diagnosed with autism at age 3, knowing that his son…
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