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Heart docs call for help for severely obese kids
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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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Baby Matters recalls recliner linked to infant deaths
Baby Matters LLC is recalling baby recliners linked to five infant deaths as part of a settlement with the Consumer…
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FDA warns against codeine use in children after tonsillectomy
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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Doctors declared Wednesday that a pair of formerly conjoined twins were healthy and happy after they were successfully separated in…
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Feds post food allergy guidelines for schools
The federal government is issuing its first guidelines to schools on how to protect children with food allergies. The voluntary…
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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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