Anyone under 18 years old will be barred from buying electronic cigarettes in Massachusetts and the liquid and gels used…
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Mini payments may help teens manage type 1 diabetes
Teenagers with type 1 diabetes might take better care of themselves if they’re rewarded, new research suggests. At the end…
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The father of a New Jersey boy who contracted meningitis during the first round of a long-awaited treatment for his…
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Staying in school would help people live longer, study suggests
Staying in school has not only financial advantages, but also health benefits: A new study estimates that more than 145,000…
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Chilean girl who wished for euthanasia passes away
An ailing Chilean girl who got international attention by going on YouTube to make a public plea for permission to…
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Early ADHD treatment may ward off problems in school
New research from Iceland suggests kids who get early treatment for their attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder don’t have as much trouble on…
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Computer programs and apps for children with autism
Advances in technology have provided educators with an abundance of new tools to use in instruction. This is no exception…
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Setting limits and establishing effective parent-child communication
As jolly as all parents might try to be throughout the holiday season, it’s a fact: Parents regularly experience feelings…
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Pesticide linked to brain abnormalities in kids, research finds
Pregnant women exposed to the pesticide chlorpyrifos may be putting their kids at risk for potentially irreversible brain changes linked…
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Maternal depression, antidepressants alter baby language development
The first few months of a newborn’s life are critical in terms of language acquisition and cognitive development. However, this…
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