Smog-covered mountains, gritty sidewalks, smelly fumes from traffic-choked freeways. The Los Angeles area was a tough place to breathe several…
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Experts caution against random drug testing in schools
Schools should not be using random drug tests to catch or deter drug abusers, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises…
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Top 10: Gluten-Free Diet
Like low carb and trans fat before it, the term “gluten” has been thrown around a lot in the last…
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Writing Problems Common in Kids With ADHD
Kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have writing problems such as poor spelling and grammar than their…
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Babies May Gain Extra Weight on Standard Formula
All infant formulas may not be equal when it comes to babies’ weight gain over their first months of life,…
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Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia
Instead of waiting for a child to experience reading delays, scientists now say they can identify the reading problem even…
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Where could the next measles outbreak be?
Even as more American children are getting immunized against measles, diphtheria and other diseases, public-health officials are increasingly worried about…
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Adding nutrients to breast milk does not appear to boost very preterm infants’ growth over the first year of life,…
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Dietitian: Chocolate Milk Can Be the Best Choice for Kids
While removing soda from cafeterias in public schools is well advised, flavored milks have a profound nutritional benefit for children.…
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Two-fold increase in hospitalizations for children with high blood pressure
The number of children hospitalized for high blood pressure has increased dramatically over the past decade – almost doubling from…
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