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Drug Mix-Ups Harm Hospitalized Kids
The numbers are higher than
previous estimates, new study says...
April 7, 2008
Fetal Exposure to Substance Abuse Changes Brain Structure
Mom's use of tobacco, alcohol,
drugs may affect kids into early adolescence, study shows
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April 7, 2008
School Environment Can Curb Kids' Weight Gain
Philadelphia-based nutrition
program reduced overweight by 50%, study concludes
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April 7, 2008
Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms
Carrying 26 pounds for just 10
minutes can lead to fatigue, loss of motor skills
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April 7, 2008
TV in the Bedroom Is Not a Teen's Best Friend
Personal sets interfere with family
time, grades and nutrition, study finds
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April 7, 2008
'Freshman 15' Theory Takes a Pounding
Research shows weight gain during
first year at college far less than thought
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April 6, 2008
Young Gymnasts Tumbling and Vaulting Their Way to the ER
Injuries send more than 26,000
rushing in for acute care each year, study finds
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April 4, 2008
Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
Genetic ties suspected between
father's, but not mother's, weight and elevated enzymes
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April 3, 2008
Eating Less May Hinder Immune System
Study with deer mice found reducing
food intake 30% decreased infection-fighting cells
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April 3, 2008
More Than 90,000 U.S. Infants Are Victims of Abuse or Neglect
Effects of maltreatment can damage
a child for a lifetime, researchers say
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April 3, 2008
Report Finds Big Disparities in Well-Being of U.S. Kids
Huge gap exists between best and
worst states, with Vermont on top and Louisiana at bottom
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April 2, 2008
Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism
Second study finds having autistic
child shrinks family income by 14%...
April 2, 2008
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