Dr. Manny walked into the office this morning huffing and puffing about something new that was bothering him, so against…
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Babies in dog-owning families may be healthier
Dogs are no longer just man’s best friend: The furry family members may also protect infants against breathing problems and…
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Experts: Kids are resilient in coping with trauma
They might not want to talk about the gunshots or the screams. But their toys might start getting into imaginary…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Tied to Kids’ Brainpower
In a new study from the UK, kids who were breastfed as babies had higher scores on tests of vocabulary…
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Study Finds How Child Abuse Changes the Brain
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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