Parents and caretakers who drink alcohol may put infants at a higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new…
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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…
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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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Antibiotics Effective Against Ear Infection
Contrary to what some guidelines say, antibiotics may be a good treatment for middle ear infection if the diagnosis is…
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One out of every seven Los Angeles high schoolers with a cell phone has sent a sexually-explicit text message or…
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Time magazine has been getting a lot of attention lately after debuting its most recent issue, showcasing a controversial picture…
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Brownies laced with marijuana, LSD send student to hospital
A teenaged boy who police said brought drug-laced brownies to school in Trophy Club could soon be charged with a…
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Study finds healthy snacks still limited in some US schools
U.S. school children searching for a healthy snack at school – perhaps an apple or some celery sticks – may…
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Kids can safely skip fasting before cholesterol tests, according to a new study that aims to simplify widely used guidelines.…
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