Exposure to a common herbicide may increase the risk of a rare congenital disorder, according to a new study. Researchers…
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Children’s Over-the-Counter Meds Confusing, Inconsistent
A new study of dosing instructions for children’s over-the-counter medication warns that inconsistencies are creating “an issue of patient safety”…
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Chinese Boy, 3, Weighs a Whopping 132 Pounds
DASHAN, China – The desperate parents of a severely overweight 3-year-old boy said they cannot make the giant toddler diet…
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Court Allows Sex-Change Surgery for 10-Year-Old Boy
A court has allowed a 10-year-old boy to become the youngest Australian to have sex-change therapy, the Herald Sun reported.…
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New Laws on Concussions Protect Student Athletes
RICHMOND, Va. – Ryan Fitzgerald suffered two concussions in high school that left him with memory loss and problems concentrating.…
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Chlorine Surge at California Water Park Leaves 20 People Sick
An investigation was underway Tuesday after 20 people at a water park in Sacramento, Calif., needed hospital treatment for overexposure…
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Chronically Ill Teens Celebrate Prom Night in Style
For children living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses — it’s a rare occasion when they just get to be a…
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Boy With Rare Disorder Meets His Hero: Punxsutawney Phil
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. – A Connecticut boy with a rare developmental disorder came to Pennsylvania to meet his hero: the groundhog…
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While technology is revolutionizing the classroom, health experts warn computers, smartboards and tablets could lead to eye strain and fatigue.…
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Kids Living With Smokers Miss More School, U.S. Study Shows
Children living with people who smoke indoors miss more school than their classmates living in smoke-free households, a study out…
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