Children who don’t get enough sleep might be more tempted by food, a new study suggests. Five-year-olds who slept less…
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Eating oily fish may help kids avoid nasal allergies
Children who eat certain types of fish may be less likely to develop nasal allergies, according to a study from…
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American Medical Association adopts youth sports concussion policy
The American Medical Association, responding to rising concern about concussions in youth sports like soccer and football, on Tuesday adopted…
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Common cleaning products can trigger asthma symptoms
Fumes from cleaning products used at work can make existing asthma worse, according to a new study of professional cleaning…
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Final frontier for school nutrition: Bake sales
In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says school nutrition has made incredible strides over the last…
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Cleaning with bleach may lead to childhood infections
A splash of bleach can kill germs on a kitchen counter, but it may also cause health problems in children,…
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Pediatricians urge whole-diet approach for child nutrition
New guidelines released today by a leading U.S. pediatrician’s group urge a more practical, commonsense approach toward nutrition to help…
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Measles may become ‘endemic’ without vaccination, proper clinical diagnosis, CDC official says
The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. in January has surpassed the total median number of cases in…
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5 simple ways to encourage your kids to eat healthy
Children ages 7 and younger like what they like, and healthy eating advice for parents rarely goes beyond “offer more…
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Baby with devastating skin disease saved by 20-hour blood transfusions
An 18-month-old baby in China was in critical condition due to a skin wasting disease, but he survived thanks to…
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