Mothers are more likely to respond to their infant’s vocal cues than fathers, and infants respond preferentially to mother’s voice,…
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Mother’s physical activity levels influence child’s health
The amount of physical activity mothers get is linked to their children’s activity levels, according to a new study from…
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Sleeping on sofas increases infant deaths: study
A large portion of sleep-related deaths occur when infants are placed on sofas, according to a new study that also…
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Childhood ADHD tied to higher risk of obesity in teens
Having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may put children at higher risk of becoming obese in adolescence, a new study suggests. Although…
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Schools seek changes to healthier lunch standards
Becky Domokos-Bays of Alexandria City Public Schools has served her students whole-grain pasta 20 times. Each time, she said, they…
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For American Indian tribes, youth obesity rates fall when casinos built
After American Indians built casinos on California tribal lands, their incomes rose and their children’s obesity rates fell, according to…
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A family in Englewood, New Jersey is raising money for their toddler, who had his right foot and left leg…
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A 12-year-old girl is battling a rare disease that is also causing her to suffer from dementia. Charlea Armstead, from…
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American children given wrong medication every 8 minutes: report
Every eight minutes in the United states, a child is given the wrong dose of medication, according to a new…
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California Sen. Barbara Boxer seeks review of polio-like paralysis cases
Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer asked the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday to initiate a formal investigation…
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