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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9-year-old sells handmade bracelets to raise $47G for friend with rare condition
A 9-year-old Arkansas girl is making a big splash in the life of one of her friends who is suffering…
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Newborn safe after mom gets stranded in forest, gives birth alone
A Northern California woman who opted to drive an unfamiliar path to her parents’ house while in labor found herself…
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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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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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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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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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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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