Experts say the case of a mother accused of poisoning her 5-year-old son to death with salt appears be an…
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Seven tips to keep kids hydrated
Don’t wait for your kids to tell you they’re thirsty before offering them water, experts say. Instead, offer them water…
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Infant formula makers must test for germs and nutrients, health officials rule
U.S. health officials on Monday finalized manufacturing guidelines for infant formula makers that aim to ensure products sold for babies…
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Flu vaccine: Should your kids get the nasal spray?
In a new recommendation this flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the nasal spray form…
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Mentoring kids in poverty helps lower their health risks, study says
African American adolescents growing up in conditions of worsening poverty are more likely than other kids to have risk factors…
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Cochlear implants for children may increase risk of cognitive delays
Children with cochlear implants may experience cognitive delays, compared to those with normal hearing, according to Science World Report. In…
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Vaccination messages may backfire, study finds
Although public health researchers have worked to counter misinformation about vaccines and raise vaccination rates, a number of the methods…
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Study finds many preteens have unhealthy cholesterol levels
There’s fresh evidence that a lot of young people could be headed for heart trouble. A large study of preteens…
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