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A simple blood test might be able to reveal whether a child has autism, according to researchers who recently launched…
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Mom performs CPR on newborn daughter, saves her life
Just after giving birth at her home, one mother had to use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on her newborn daughter in order…
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Depression linked in mothers, teenage kids
Teenagers are more likely to be depressed if their mothers were depressed while pregnant, according to a new study. Mothers’…
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Painful problem: Why more kids are facing chronic pain
Chronic pain in children and teenagers is a dramatically growing problem, with hospital admissions for youngsters with the condition rising…
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A Taliban ban on vaccination is exacerbating a serious polio outbreak in Pakistan, threatening to derail dramatic progress made this…
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Brain stem abnormalities linked to SIDS, study shows
Underlying brain stem abnormalities may be responsible for the onset of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a condition that causes…
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Busy Kids: Overscheduling Worries Overstated
Nick Nunley spent his childhood years on the go. It started with hockey in first grade, and later expanded to…
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US schools implementing healthier policies, CDC report shows
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American schools are implementing healthier policies…
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Um, Uh … Speech Stumbles Help Toddlers Learn New Words
Stuck with a word on the tip of your tongue when talking to a toddler? Don’t worry — a new…
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