U.S. health regulators on Wednesday issued the strongest possible warning to physicians to avoid prescribing codeine to children after surgery…
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UN report: Man-made chemicals cited in birth deformities, cancers
Man-made chemicals in everyday products are likely to be at least the partial cause of a global surge in birth…
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More sleep could mean slimmer kids
Making sure kids get enough sleep may help them maintain a normal weight, a new study suggests. Previous research had…
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ER visits fell after warnings put on kids cough drugs
Fewer kids went to U.S. emergency departments for reactions related to over-the-counter cough and cold medicine after manufacturers printed new…
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Pedestrian safety program prevents student injuries
Fewer kids were injured during early morning and after school hours once new traffic lights, pedestrian signals and speed bumps…
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Are recession babies prone to riskier behaviors?
A new analysis of data on U.S. teens born during the early 1980s ties slightly higher rates of adolescent smoking,…
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New York City elementary school adopts all-vegetarian menu
NEW YORK – A New York City elementary school has adopted an all-vegetarian menu, serving kids tofu wraps and veggie…
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Rover and Fluffy are unlikely to raise kids’ risk of developing pet allergies, and could lower them, according to a…
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Snooze smarts: How naps help preschoolers learn
Teachers have long considered naps a valuable part of a preschooler’s day, and research now confirms the learning benefits of…
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Up to 1 in 5 children suffer from a mental disorder, CDC says
Up to 20 percent of children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder, and the number of kids…
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