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Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
Dangerous chemicals make some
playthings unfit for kids, report claims
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November 28, 2008
School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect
Eliminating sugary beverages did
not affect overall consumption, study finds
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November 27, 2008
Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November is lung cancer awareness
month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit
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November 27, 2008
Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids
And hard plastic versions often
aren't visible on CT scans, experts note
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November 26, 2008
Parents Often Choose ER for Routine Kids' Care
Wait times, frustration with
primary care doctors driving the trend, study finds
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November 24, 2008
ADHD Medications Don't Pose Cancer Risk
Study found 2 popular drugs do not
cause genetic damage that can lead to disease
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November 21, 2008
Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma
Winter viruses may be to blame,
study suggests...
November 21, 2008
Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
Study found high levels of hormone
worsened respiratory disease...
November 21, 2008
Getting Tough on Bullying
Kids, parents and schools need to
work together to stop abusive behavior, experts say
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November 21, 2008
CDC Monitors Shortage of Hib Vaccine
The shot protects against infection
that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children
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November 20, 2008
Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in
these young adults points to danger, study finds
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November 20, 2008
Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Study found hi-tech method improved
compliance more than paper and pencil
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November 20, 2008
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