Kraft says it plans to remove artificial dyes from three macaroni and cheese varieties that come in kid-friendly shapes, a…
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Pediatricians issue first-ever guidelines for treating juvenile diabetes
American pediatricians, alarmed by the rise of type 2 diabetes in children and failure rates for oral medication, are recommending…
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Salty foods, BMI to blame for more children with high blood pressure
Salty meals, combined with higher levels of body mass indexes (BMIs) and obesity, are triggering a scary side effect among…
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More than 8 in 10 US homes forbid smoking, study finds
NEW YORK – Health officials say smoking is banned in more than eight out of 10 U.S. homes — nearly…
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Most children and teens who are overweight think that they are actually the right weight, a new report from the…
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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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Prenatal exposure to household chemical linked to reduced IQ, study says
Children who were exposed in utero to high levels of a common household chemical went on to have lower IQ…
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Autism drug shows promise in animal studies
A drug aimed at eliminating symptoms in people with certain forms of autism is in the early stages of work,…
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Daily cannabis smokers risk health, wellbeing
Teenagers who use cannabis daily run a higher risk of becoming drug dependent, committing suicide or trying other drugs and…
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How to teach your children how to handle holiday disappointment
While gift giving and receiving is part of many holiday traditions, mental health experts say it can also serve as…
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