Authorities in California are investigating a mother – who’s creating a firestorm of controversy – for admitting that she injects…
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A heart disease veteran at just age 12
Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link.…
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Military leaders blame school vending machines in US fat fight
Former U.S. military leaders have identified a latent threat to the potential for a leaner, more agile fighting force: the…
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Fewer kids being hospitalized for near-drowning
Half as many kids are sent to the hospital after almost drowning than were two decades ago, according to a…
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Pediatricians may lack training in concussion care
Pediatricians and pediatric nurses often see young patients with concussions, but a new survey suggests they may lack the tools…
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Do job programs for adults with autism work?
Programs are out there to help young adults with autism find and keep a job. But no one yet knows…
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Parents and caretakers who drink alcohol may put infants at a higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new…
Read MoreAntibiotic Benefits Slight in Kids’ Ear Infections
The benefits of treating kids’ ear infections with antibiotics may not always outweigh the costs in side effects and dollars…
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Should Babies Be Screened for Untreatable Diseases?
A new poll shows parents are split over whether their newborns should be screened for fragile X syndrome, the most…
Read MoreNY hospital repairs 6-year-old’s face after being shot by Taliban
An adorable 6-year-old girl who was shot by the Taliban in Afghanistan successfully underwent surgery at a Long Island hospital…
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