Most parents would agree that raising happy children is often easier said than done. Are you praising them too much…
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Many teen sex assault victims get subpar ER care, study says
Many sexually assaulted teens seeking emergency room care don’t receive recommended tests and prevention treatments for pregnancy and venereal disease,…
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Pilot program helps low-income preschoolers learn to like veggies
In a pilot study, the Harvest for Healthy Kids programs helped preschoolers in Head Start centers be willing to try…
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Most picky eating harmless but it can still signal emotional woes
Parents of picky eaters take heart: New research suggests the problem is rarely worth fretting over, although in a small…
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Baby food recalled after customer finds glass in jar
A baby food company is recalling about 1,920 pounds of its products that may contain small pieces of glass, according…
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Replacement for BPA in plastics also suspect, study says
A chemical thought to be a safe replacement for one banned for use in baby bottles also causes developmental issues…
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8-year-old ‘butterfly boy’ loses skin with every touch
When Song Liuchen was born, he cried non-stop for 12 hours at the pain of being touched. Now 8 years…
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Preschoolers who nap may sleep worse at night
For parents of young children, nap time can be the best time of the day: The house is quiet, the…
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Rural Kids Have More Asthma, Get Less Medicine
Asthma is known to be a major health issue for children in inner cities, but a new study suggests that…
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Acetaminophen in infancy again tied to asthma, study suggests
Babies given acetaminophen for fevers and aches may have a heightened risk of asthma symptoms in their preschool years, according…
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