A newborn baby has died from whooping cough in Southern California — the fourth death in a year as the…
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Frequent gastrointestinal issues may be early sign of autism, study says
Scientists from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have discovered a link between autism and gastrointestinal issues. A new…
Read MoreFDA Commissioner says measles outbreak ‘alarming’
Describing the latest measles outbreak as “alarming,” Dr. Margaret Hamburg, outgoing commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, said…
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Medical marijuana only ok for sick children failed by other drugs, doctors say
With virtually no hard proof that medical marijuana benefits sick children, and evidence that it may harm developing brains, the…
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Common household chemicals tied to immune problems in kids
Children exposed to chemicals from food packaging and textile products may have compromised immune systems, researchers said Tuesday. They found…
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Heart screens for kids not ready for prime time
Routinely giving children electrocardiograms could detect some cases of potentially fatal heart problems, but it would also cause many false-alarms…
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Preemies May Face Higher Death Rates as Adults
Health problems are common among premature babies, who are more likely to die than their full-term peers during the first…
Read MoreCranberry juice may beat kids’ bladder infections
Cranberry juice rich in certain antibacterial substances may help prevent repeat urinary tract infections in kids, a small study suggests.…
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Gaza Siamese Twins With Conjoined Heart Cannot Be Separated
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The conjoined Palestinian twins that made the long, difficult journey out of the blockaded Gaza Strip…
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Babies born at 12:12 on 12/12/12
Two babies were born at a ‘magical’ time Wednesday – 12:12 p.m. on 12/12/12. Frank and Cierra Smith, of Auburn…
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