Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma
Health
- October 15, 2008
The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found
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Why Some Kids Are Bullied From the Start
Health
- October 13, 2008
Study finds early aggression, harsh parenting, economic status combine to make a victim
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Gene Variation Found in Boys With Delinquent Peers
Health
- October 10, 2008
High-risk homes with disengaged moms defined pattern, but not for young girls, study finds
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Health Tip: Prepare Your Child for a New Baby
Health
- October 9, 2008
Adjusting to a new brother or sister
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Family Income Impacts Children's Health
Health
- October 8, 2008
Big gaps exist between states, and between poor, middle- and upper-class families, study finds
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Microwaves a Menace for Young Kids
Health
- October 7, 2008
Scalds, resulting in serious injuries, can occur, study finds
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Drug Companies Say No Cold Meds for Kids Under 4
Health
- October 7, 2008
Pediatricians had argued the OTC medicines did more harm than good
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Bedroom Fan Cuts SIDS Risk by 72%
Health
- October 6, 2008
Increasing ventilation in baby's bedroom produced surprisingly good results, study reports..
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Kids' Flu Shot Largely Ineffective Over Past Few Years
Health
- October 6, 2008
Study finds it didn't keep them from hospitals, doctors' offices
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Pediatricians Would Admit Error Only Half the Time
Health
- October 6, 2008
Doctors often don't disclose less obvious mistakes, even if they cause harm, study finds.
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For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home
Health
- October 6, 2008
Exotic pets like rodents, reptiles and monkeys can carry disease, report warns.
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Health Tip: Parenting a Child With ADHD
Health
- October 3, 2008
Suggestions to guide the child's behavior
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Cold Meds for Kids Back in the Spotlight
Health
- October 2, 2008
FDA to discuss whether the medications should be prescription only
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Hard Decisions for the Littlest Lives
Health
- October 1, 2008
Study finds poor communication between doctors, parents of gravely ill newborns
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Health Tip: When Your Child is Teething
Health
- October 1, 2008
Normal and unusual symptoms
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Health Buzz: Statins and ALS and Other Health News
Health
- September 30, 2008
Secondhand smoke and kids, a no-Ritalin-first nation, and handling overcritical parents.
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Financially Preparing for Special-Needs Kids
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- September 30, 2008
Sarah Palin's son Trig helps spark a national conversation.
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Skip the Ritalin and Treat Parents Instead
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- September 29, 2008
The Brits say Ritalin should be the last resort for treating kids with ADHD.
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Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk
Health
- September 26, 2008
Study found doing so before 9 months decreased chances of skin condition by 25%
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Parental Involvement in School Has Its Limits
Health
- September 19, 2008
Overprotective moms and dads need to learn when to let go, expert says
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More Kids Getting Kidney Stones
Health
- September 18, 2008
Doctors blame sedentary lifestyle, obesity, poor diet
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Parenting Plays Key Role in Infant's Response to Stress
Health
- September 18, 2008
While genes affect physiological development, mom's behavior changes effect, study says
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