Children exposed to family violence show the same pattern of activity in their brains as soldiers exposed to combat, scientists…
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15 states lag on vaccinating tots for measles, mumps and rubella
The percentage of U.S. toddlers who receive the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) remains above the target of…
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New program teaches teens how to deal with high blood pressure
With obesity on the rise in the U.S., conditions like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease are not only haunting adults,…
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Program Cuts Cavities in Low-Income Toddlers
Preventive dental care from pediatricians and family doctors may help reduce the widespread problem of early childhood cavities in low-income…
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Tween Brands to Limit Toxic Cadmium in its Jewelry
In the first settlement of its kind, national jewelry seller Tween Brands Inc. will effectively eliminate the toxic metal cadmium…
Read MoreIs Too Much TV Putting Your Child’s Health at Risk?
A warning to parents who like to plop their kids in front of the TV: A new study finds that…
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FDA Examines Level of Arsenic in Apple Juice
The Food and Drug Administration is considering tightening restrictions for the levels of arsenic allowed in apple juice after consumer…
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CDC: Male Circumcision Rates Down at U.S. Hospitals
The number of baby boys getting circumcised in hospitals has dropped slightly in the past decade, health experts said on…
Read MoreNon-stick cookware chemical linked with babies’ weights
A group of compounds used in a variety of products, including non-stick cookware, may influence a baby’s growth in the…
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Study Supports Restricted Diet for Kids With ADHD
LONDON – Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be fed a special diet to help their caregivers determine whether…
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