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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School health programs improve physical fitness levels
Investing in a broad school health program could lead to in-school and at-home benefits for students, a new Canadian study…
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Student athletes need break from school after a concussion, study claims
According to neurologists, kids who suffer concussions need to take a break – not just from sports, but from school…
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Texas health officials administer TB tests for babies who may have been exposed at hospital
Health officials in West Texas have begun testing some babies for tuberculosis after the revelation that more than 700 infants…
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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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Are probiotics for kids a good idea?
Have you noticed probiotics showing up in your kids’ products lately? The hot health trend is being marketed to moms…
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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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Parents reportedly save premature baby’s life by keeping him in homemade incubator
On the advice of a doctor, a premature baby boy’s life was saved after his parents incubated him inside a…
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Music helps young cancer patients connect and cope
Working with a therapist to create music videos may help young cancer patients feel better about themselves and their situation,…
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