The most popular names of 2012 are in, and the name that tops the girls’ list is a nod to…
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Severely obese kids at risk for heart disease
Two-thirds of severely obese children are at risk for heart disease, according to a new Danish study. Of the 255…
Read MoreFDA Panel Backs Infant Doses for Kids’ Tylenol
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Federal health experts said Wednesday that dosing instructions for children younger than 2 years old should…
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New York Girl Loses Sight After Buying Illegal Contacts
A New York girl needs a cornea transplant after she illegally purchased a pair of colored contacts at a local…
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Boy, 12, Dies After Collapsing at Soccer Camp
The state medical examiner is trying to figure out why a 12-year-old boy collapsed in the soccer field and died…
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Vitamin D may lower risk of depression in kids
Children with low levels of vitamin D may be at higher risk of depression, the Daily Mail reported. Scientists found…
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Autism Explained? Genetic Mutations May Be Reason for Disorder, Studies Say
Spontaneous and rare gene mutations are likely the cause of autism in families with no previous history of the disorder,…
Read MoreModest results in program to reduce kids’ screen time
A program aimed at reducing the number of hours young children spent in front of a screen didn’t accomplish that…
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Antipsychotic Meds Tied to Diabetes in Kids
The antipsychotic drugs that are increasingly being used to treat bipolar disorder, autism and other mental disorders in children may…
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Childhood obesity rates fell in 18 states, CDC says
Health officials say they have the first evidence of a national decline in childhood obesity. A government report released Tuesday…
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