Contrary to what some guidelines say, antibiotics may be a good treatment for middle ear infection if the diagnosis is…
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New eyeball licking fetish spreading pink eye among Japanese adolescents
Pink eye cases have been spreading among Japanese school children as a result of a new bizarre fetish: “eyeball licking.”…
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Mothers in UK offered financial incentives for breastfeeding
Researchers from the University of Sheffield are examining ways to boost low rates of breastfeeding in parts of the UK.…
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Could vaginal delivery be safer for preemies?
Very premature babies have fewer breathing problems when they’re born through vaginal delivery compared to cesarean section, a new study…
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Health officials: 1 in 50 school kids have autism
A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.…
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Traits of autism seen in some kids with ADHD
Nearly one in five children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have traits that are common among children with autism, and having…
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6 tricks to manage Halloween treats
Halloween is fun for kids— it’s a time to dress up in ghoulish garb, scream in haunted houses, and load…
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Caffeine consumption from soda common among kids
Nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. children and young adults consume at least some caffeine, mostly from soda, tea and…
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Milk substitutes might not give kids enough vitamin D
Young children who drank nondairy replacement milks instead of cow’s milk were more like to have low levels of vitamin…
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Guidance and research on mobile, interactive media for kids needed
Mobile and interactive media offer a range of education and entertainment options for toddlers and parents, but more research on…
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