Doctors who work with schools and sports organizations should encourage training to reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament tears,…
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Why children’s diseases move south to north across the US
Newly discovered patterns in old outbreaks of childhood diseases, such as diphtheria and scarlet fever, could help modern disease fighters.…
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Children of fathers who smoked prior to conception have a greater chance of suffering from asthma, a new study found.…
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Most asthmatic kids lack health management plans at school
In Chicago, most kids with asthma or food allergies don’t have a health management form on file at school, a…
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More children live to age 5, but world still short in meeting goal to decrease child mortality
More of the world’s children are surviving to their fifth birthday, but 6.3 million still died last year, mostly from…
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Schools’ preparedness for kids after concussion can vary
When kids are ready to resume classes after being out for a concussion, schools’ preparedness to handle them can vary…
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Study finds early treatment for infants may remove signs of autism
Parents concerned that their babies are showing signs of autism may be able to help them develop normally, according to…
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