At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Health - October 30, 2009
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says
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Teens Think Drinking on MySpace, Facebook Is Real
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 30, 2009
Younger teens are most likely to believe that the drinking described and depicted is actually going on.
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Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
Health - October 30, 2009
Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show
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17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance
Health - October 29, 2009
Kids without coverage are more apt to die while hospitalized, study finds
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Parental Alienation: A Mental Diagnosis?
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - October 29, 2009
Some experts say the extreme hatred some kids feel toward a parent in a divorce is a mental illness.
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Preventive Antibiotics Help Some Kids Fend Off Urinary Infections
Health - October 28, 2009
Modest reduction may be worthwhile for those most at risk, experts say
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1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Health - October 28, 2009
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say
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Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries
Health - October 28, 2009
Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says
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Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study
Health - October 28, 2009
Too little shuteye contributes to obesity, researchers say
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Psychiatric Meds Can Bring on Rapid Weight Gain in Kids
Science - October 27, 2009
Drugs that alleviate severe mental disorders can also result in troubling metabolic changes.
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Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Health - October 27, 2009
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients
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Toxins Make Halloween Face Paints Scary
Health - October 27, 2009
Report finds all products tested contained lead and some had known skin allergens
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Health Buzz: Risk of Heart Attack Growing in Women and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 27, 2009
Managing your pain without addiction; making sure your kid is getting enough vitamin D
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How to Make Sure Your Kid Isn’t Short on Vitamin D
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 26, 2009
Milk won’t do the job; vitamin D supplements are the way to go.
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Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween
Health - October 26, 2009
Some simple precautions will safeguard young trick-or-treaters, experts say
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Health Buzz: 1 in 5 Youngsters Lacking in Vitamin D and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 26, 2009
Websites to help you figure out if you have the flu; H1N1 precautions at the New York City Marathon
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Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
Health - October 26, 2009
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far
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Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
Health - October 24, 2009
Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads
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Swine Flu Vaccine Still in Short Supply
Health - October 23, 2009
Goal of 40 million doses by end of October won't be met, CDC says
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What to Do When H1N1 Swine Flu Hits Your Town
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 23, 2009
As supply lags, parents face long waits for vaccines.
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Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months
Health - October 23, 2009
They easily distinguish language from animal sounds, researchers say
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Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis
Health - October 23, 2009
An abnormal curvature of the spine that rarely causes pain
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Production Problems Plague Delivery of Swine Flu Vaccine
Health - October 22, 2009
Despite significant shortfall, CDC says all Americans who want shot will be able to get one, eventually
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Rotavirus Vaccine Cutting Infection Rates Among Kids
Health - October 22, 2009
CDC report shows drop in U.S. incidence since vaccine was introduced in 2006
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Health Tip: Signs of an Asthma Attack in Your Child
Health - October 22, 2009
Symptoms that may indicate an attack is imminent
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