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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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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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Lack of vitamin D linked to childhood weight gain, scientists say
Children are more likely to be obese if their mothers lacked vitamin D during pregnancy, British scientists claimed. University of…
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A warning to parents who like to plop their kids in front of the TV: A new study finds that…
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How to get your baby to sleep through the night
For new parents, getting a baby to sleep can be challenging. Dr. Harvey Karp, author of “The Happiest Baby on…
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Too sick for day care? Experts weigh in
As the cold weather approaches, and you gear up for cough and cold season; your child is bound to get…
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Teen Use of Menthol Cigarettes On the Rise
The use of menthol cigarettes is rising among adolescents and is “very high” among minority youth, a Food and Drug…
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Dr. Manny: Silly Bandz Bracelet Trend May Be Dangerous for Kids
Dr. Manny walked into the office this morning huffing and puffing about something new that was bothering him, so against…
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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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