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• 1 in 4 Gets Unneeded Antibiotics at Children's Hospitals

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• 1 in 4 Opioid ODs Involves Kids and Teens

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• 1 in 4 Parents Say No to Play Date Invites

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• 2 in 3 Parents Would Send Kids to School in Fall: Survey

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• 4 in 10 Security Guards Suffer PTSD, Study Finds

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• 5 Health Tips to Promote Back-to-School Success

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• 6 Expert Tips for Defusing Kids' Quarantine Meltdowns

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• 8 Ways to Make Every Day a Valentine For Your Kids

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• 9/11 Study Shows PTSD Tied to Earlier Death

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• A Kid-Friendly Emergency Room Saves Lives

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• A Parent's Guide to Managing Kids' Asthma During the Fall

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• A Pill Left Out, a Child's Life Lost: Maisie's Story a Warning to All Adults

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• A Prescription for Medicating Your Child Safely

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• A Puppy in Santa's Sack? Probably Not, Say Parents

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• ADHD Meds Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble

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• ADHD Meds May Alter Boys' Brains

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• After Mass Shootings, Docs Even Less Likely to Mention Gun Safety: Study

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• AHA News: Baby Born With 'One-of-a-Kind' Heart Receives Transplant

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• AHA News: For Kids With Heart Defects, the Hospital Near Mom May Matter

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• AHA News: For Kids, a Pandemic of Stress Could Have Long-Term Consequences

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• AHA News: Heart Attack Survivors Who Develop PTSD Don't Always Take Heart Meds

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• AHA News: Is Your Child's Blood Pressure Something to Worry About?

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• AHA News: Looking for Ways to Protect Against Pandemic PTSD

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• AHA News: Most of the Nation's Teens Aren't Getting Enough Exercise

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• AHA News: Traumatic Childhood Increases Lifelong Risk for Heart Disease, Early Death

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• All That Social Media Hasn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds

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• America's Sweet Tooth Starts From Infancy

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• An Easy Recipe for Healthier Back-to-School Lunches

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• Another Study Finds COVID-19 Typically Mild for Kids

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• Another Video Game Risk to Watch Out For

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• Antihistamines Linked to Delayed Care for Severe Allergic Reaction: Study

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• Are Antibiotics a Recipe for Obesity in Childhood?

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• Are Immune-Compromised Kids at Greater Risk From COVID-19?

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• Artificial Heart Valve Would Grow With Kids, Cutting Need for Repeat Surgeries

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• As Disease Outbreaks Tied to 'Anti-Vaxxers' Rise, States Take Action

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• As School Starts, Pack That Lunch With Nutritional Goodies

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• Ask Grandma to Dance to Boost Her Mood And Strengthen Your Bonds

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• Asthma More Likely in Kids With Disabilities, Delays

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• Autism May Spur Eating Disorders in Adolescence, Study Finds

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• Babies' Exposure to Household Cleaning Products Tied to Later Asthma Risk

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• Back-to-School Tips for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

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• Bathing a Baby Less Scary Than It Sounds

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• Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier

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• Best Ways to Help Kids Through the Pandemic

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• Black Children Hit Especially Hard by COVID-19 Inflammatory Syndrome

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• Brain Changes Noted in Holocaust Survivors and Their Children

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• Budding Altruists? Tots Give Up Food to Help Others, Study Finds

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• Building a Better Backpack

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• Calming Your Child's Coronavirus Fears

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• Can Apps Make Your Kids Smarter?

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• Caring for Relatives With ALS Almost a Full-Time Job for Youth: Study

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• Case Study Examines What's Behind Severe Kids' Illness After COVID-19

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• CDC Warns of Start to 'Season' for Mysterious Paralyzing Illness in Kids

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• Childhood Cancer Steals Over 11 Million Years of Healthy Life: Study

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• Childhood Cancer Survivors Struggle With Heart Troubles

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• Childhood Risk Factors Can Predict Adult Obesity

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• Climate Change Will Hurt Kids Most, Report Warns

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• Common Plastics Chemicals Linked to Autism Traits in Young Boys

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• Concussion Can Lead to Vision, Balance Problems in Young Kids

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• Condition Affecting Kids With COVID-19 Remains Very Rare, Heart Group Says

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• Could a Kid's Microbiome Alter Their Behavior?

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• Could Brain Scans Spot Children's Mood, Attention Problems Early?

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• Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?

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• Could the Family Dog Lower a Child's Odds for Schizophrenia Later?

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• Could Viagra, Cialis Work Largely by Placebo Effect?

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• 'COVID Toe' Lesions Probably Not Caused by COVID-19, Studies Find

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• COVID-19 Antibodies May Tame Inflammatory Condition in Kids: Study

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• COVID-19 Still Rare in Kids, But Far From Harmless: Study

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• CPR Less Likely for Black Kids in Poor Neighborhoods: Study

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• Crafting With Dry Pasta, Play-Doh Safe for Kids With Gluten Sensitivity: Study

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• Cut the Fat for Lunch

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• Cyberbullies and Their Victims Can Both Develop PTSD

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• Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

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• Diabetes Among U.S. Young, Especially Asians, Continues to Climb

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• Differences Found in Brains of Kids Born to Depressed Parents

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• Do Young Adults Really 'Age Out' of Heavy Drinking?

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• Does Having a Dog Make for Well-Adjusted Kids?

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• Does Parents' Smoking Raise Future Heart Risks for Kids?

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• Don't Let COVID-19 Scuttle Your Child's Health Exams

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• Don't Let Kids Wander Alone in Parking Lots

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• Dramatic Drop Seen in Kids Choking to Death on Household Objects

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• Dramatic Rise in Eye Injuries From BB and Paintball Guns

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• Every Sudden Infant Death Deserves a Closer Look: Report

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• Experts' Guide to Trampoline Safety

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• Explaining, Easing the Horror of Mass Shootings for Your Kids

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• Extreme Eating Habits Could Be an Early Clue to Autism

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• Family Home, Football Field Most Dangerous Spots for Kids' Head Injuries

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• Family's Social Standing May Be Key to Happiness for Teens

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• Farm-to-Table Movement Goes to School

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• Fast-Food Outlet in Neighborhood Could Mean Heavier Kids: Study

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• Fewer Childhood Cancer Survivors Getting Hit by Heart Troubles

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• Fewer Kids in Cancer Trials, Which Might Not Be a Bad Thing

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• Flame Retardants, Pesticides Remain Threat to U.S. Health: Study

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• For Asthmatic Kids in Tough Neighborhoods, Family Is Key

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• For Kids Born With HIV, Taking Needed Meds Gets Harder With Age: Study

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• For Kids With Asthma, Depression Makes ER Visit More Likely

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• For Kids With Genetic Condition, Statins May Be Lifesavers

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• For Many Kids, Picky Eating Isn't Just a Phase, Study Finds

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• For Poor Kids, Less Time Spent on Reading, Exercise: Study

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• Girls With Autism Diagnosed Later Than Boys

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• Giving Your Child a Time-Out Won't Cause Long-Term Damage: Study

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• Going Easy on Yourself Is Key to Parenting Through the Pandemic

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• Good News, Bad News on Concussions in High School Sports

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• Gunshot Survivors May Struggle With Emotional Aftermath for Years

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• Health Tip: Addressing Your Child's Biting Habit

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• Health Tip: Amusement Park Safety

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• Health Tip: Baby's First Tooth

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• Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits

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• Health Tip: Basics of Newborn Care

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• Health Tip: Caring for Dental Braces

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• Health Tip: Changing Diapers 101

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• Health Tip: Choosing a Pediatrician

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• Health Tip: Diarrhea in Kids

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• Health Tip: Easing College Application Anxiety

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• Health Tip: Giving Medicine Safely to Children

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• Health Tip: Help Children Manage Stress After a Shooting

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• Health Tip: Help Your Child Safely Lose Weight

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• Health Tip: Helping Children Adjust to a Move

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• Health Tip: Home Remedies for Nightmares

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• Health Tip: Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?

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• Health Tip: Keep Your Teen Driver Safe

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• Health Tip: Managing Hearing Loss in Children

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• Health Tip: Managing Swearing by Your Child

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• Health Tip: Mental Illness Warning Signs

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• Health Tip: Safety Steps if Your Child is Home Alone

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• Health Tip: Staying Well During the School Year

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• Health Tip: Your Changing Voice

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• High Lead Levels in Pregnancy Linked to Obesity in Kids Years Later

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• Home Alone: Will Pandemic's Changes Harm Kids' Mental Health Long-Term?

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• Hong Kong Unrest Leaves Millions to Struggle With PTSD, Depression

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• How One Very Ill Infant Survived COVID-19

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• How to Dispel Your Child's Fears About the New Coronavirus

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• How to Help When Your Child Weighs Too Much

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• How to Keep Halloween Fun and Safe

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• How to Keep Housebound Kids Busy During a Pandemic

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• How to Make Your Child's Hospital Stay Safer, Less Stressful

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• How to Protect Your Baby From Unsafe Products

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• How Young Is Too Young to Leave Kids Home Alone?

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• In Rare Cases, COVID-19 May Be Causing Severe Heart Condition in Kids

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• Indoor Pollutants May Raise Allergy Risk in Toddlers

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• Injuries Shoot Up After Fireworks Laws Loosened in West Virginia

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• Intense Gaming Can Trigger Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting in Some Players

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• Is a Charter School the Right Choice for Your Child?

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• Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water. Here's How

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• Keep Your Kids Safe, Warm in Wintertime Fun

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• Keeping Coronavirus Anxiety at Bay

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• Keeping Kids Slim, Fit During Lockdown Isn't Easy: Here Are Some Tips

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• Kids + Gadgets = Less Sleep and More Risk for Unwanted Weight

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• Kids Breaking Fewer Bones During Pandemic, But More Fractures Happening at Home

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• Kids' ER Visits for Mental Health Problems Soared Over 10 Years

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• Kids Get Mild COVID-19 Symptoms, But Chance of Transmission High: Study

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• Kids Getting Too Many Opioids After Tonsillectomy

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• Kids in Hot Cars: How to Prevent Heatstroke Deaths

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• Kids in Poor Neighborhoods Face Higher Odds for Obesity as Adults

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• Kids' 'Microbiome' May Play Key Role in Asthma

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• Kids of Mentally Ill Parents Have Higher Injury Odds

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• Kids Raised by Grandparents More Likely to Pile on Pounds: Study

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• Kids With Cancer Not at Greater Risk for Severe COVID-19

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• Late Bedtimes in Preschool Years Could Bring Weight Gain

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• Lawn Mowers May Be Even More Dangerous for Rural Kids

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• Less 'Screen Time,' More Sleep = Better-Behaved Kids

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• Lots of Gluten During Toddler Years Might Raise Odds for Celiac Disease

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• Loving Family May Lower Future Depression Risk in Kids

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• Make a Plan for Gardening Next Spring With Your Kids

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• Make Learning Fun, and Kids Learn More

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• Many Child Care Centers Don't Require Flu Shots

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• Many Gun Owners Leave Weapons Unlocked at Home

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• Many Kids in Rural U.S. Are All Too Familiar With Handguns

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• Many Kids Traveling Overseas Aren't Vaccinated Against Measles

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• Many Parents Delay Telling Kids About Inappropriate Touching: Poll

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• Many Parents Would Switch Doctors Over Vaccination Policy, Poll Finds

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• Many U.S. Parents Can't Find a Psychiatrist to Help Their Child

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• Many Youngsters Aren't Ready for Kindergarten

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• Meds May Not Prevent Migraines in Kids

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• Mental Health Problems After First Baby Reduce Likelihood of More Children: Study

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• More Kids, Teens Landing in ERs After Opioid Overdoses

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• More Lasting Damage From Gun Violence Than Car Accidents

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• More U.S. Kids Are Shunning Sweetened Drinks

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• Most Airplanes Not Equipped With First Aid for Kids

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• Most Cyclists Suffering Head Injuries Not Wearing Helmets: Study

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• Most U.S. Parents Say Vaccination Should Be Requirement for School: Poll

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• Multiple Surgeries for Cleft Lip, Palate Won't Cause Major Psychological Damage

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• New Drug Helps Shrink Inoperable Tumors in Kids

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• New Leash on Life: How Dog-Walking Is Helping Veterans Battered by PTSD

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• New Treatment Offers Hope for Kids With Deadly Nerve Cancer

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• Newborns With COVID-19 May Suffer Only Mild Symptoms, Study Says

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• Nurturing Childhood Boosts Odds of a Happy Adult Life: Study

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• Obesity Might Skew Blood Tests in Kids

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• Older Parents May Have Better Behaved Kids

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• One Boy's Battle Back From Mysterious Polio-Like Illness

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• One-Third of U.S. Kids Too Sleepy to Succeed in School

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• Online Bullies Make Teen Depression, PTSD Even Worse: Survey

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• Pain Twice as Common for Kids With Autism: Study

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• Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk

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• Parents Unaware of Young Kids' Smartphone Use: Study

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• Parents, Arm Your Kids Against COVID-19 With Good Hand-Washing Habits

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• Parents, Grandparents to Blame for Many Child Drug Poisonings, CDC Warns

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• Parents, Throw the Garden at Your Picky Eater

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• Pets May Help Parents of Kids With Autism Fight Stress

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• Post-Game Snacks May Undo Calorie-Burning Benefit of Kids' Sports

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• Pot Poisonings Among Kids, Teens Double After Medical Marijuana Law Passed

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• Practice Gun Safety for Your Kids' Sake, Especially During Pandemic

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• PTSD a Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer?

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• PTSD Can Take Heavy Toll on Hearts of Female Vets

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• PTSD May Plague Nurses, Especially in COVID-19 Era

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• Replace That Old Carpet to Shield Your Kids From Toxins

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• Scientists Spot Antibody That Might Help Diagnose, Treat Autoimmune Disorders

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• Scientists Spot Signs of Virus Behind Disease Paralyzing Kids

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• Secondhand Smoke May Harm Kids' Eyes

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• Secondhand Smoke Starts Kids on Path to Heart Disease: Study

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• Seizures After Vaccination Don't Affect Kids' Development: Study

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• Severe Deprivation in Childhood Has Lasting Impact on Brain Size

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• Sexting May Be Less Common Among Teens Than You Think

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• Should You Send Your Kid to Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice

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• Signs of Developing Adult Diabetes Seen as Early as Age 8: Study

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• Similar to Adults, Obesity Raises Kids' Odds for Severe COVID-19

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• Simple Fix Freed This Boy's Tongue Trapped in Bottle

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• Simply Offering More Vegetarian Choices Cuts Meat Eating

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• Skiing, Snowboarding Injuries Most Severe Among Younger Kids

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• Slow Down and Enjoy a Safe Christmas

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• Some People Vaccinated Against Mumps May Not Be Protected: Study

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• Special 'Invisible' Dye Could Serve as Skin's Vaccination Record

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• Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study

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• Stereotypes About Girls and Math Don't Add Up, Scans Show

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• Stomach Ills May Signal COVID-19 in Kids, Study Says

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• Studies Confirm HPV Shot Is Safe

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• Study Confirms Safety, Effectiveness of Children's Vaccines

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• Study Will Track Coronavirus in Kids, Their Families

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• Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?

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• Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Kids Higher Than Believed

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• Surgery Is Far Too Often Fatal for Kids in Poor Nations

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• TB Cases Drop Among the Young, But Racial Disparities Persist

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• Texas Cities Are Ripe for Measles Outbreaks, Study Finds

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• 'Tired, Stressed and Bored': Study Finds Most Teens Hate High School

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• To Prevent Injuries, Give Your Kids a Pass on Cutting the Grass

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• Too Little Sleep Takes Toll on Kids' Mental Health: Study

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• Too Much 'Screen Time' Could Slow Your Toddler's Language Skills: Study

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• Too Much Screen Time May Be Stunting Toddlers' Brains

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• Tough Childhoods Can Leave a Lifetime of Harm, Experts Say

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• Tough State Gun Laws Help Keep Kids Safe

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• Tougher Laws Reduce Gun Deaths in Kids

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• Trauma of Miscarriage May Trigger PTSD

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• 'Trigger Warnings' May Do More Harm Than Good, Study Finds

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• TV Can Be a Good Influence on Kids' Eating Habits

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• Two-Thirds of Child Abuse Survivors Do Well as Adults

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• U.S. Doctors Often Test, Treat Kids Unnecessarily

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• U.S. Kids Waiting a Little Longer to Try Alcohol, Drugs

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• U.S. Kids, Teens Eating Better But Nutrition Gaps Persist

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• U.S. Study Finds COVID-19 Seldom Severe in Kids

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• Umbilical Cord 'Milking' Procedure Dangerous for Preemies: Study

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• Up to 50,000 U.S. Kids May Be Hospitalized With COVID-19 by Year's End

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• Want Your Kids to Eat Veggies? Both Parents Must Set Example

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• What Happens When Parents Talk to Kids Frankly About Sex?

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• What's the Best Treatment for a Child's Broken Bone?

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• When Chronic Pain Leads to Depression in Kids

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• When Does Your Child's Flu Merit an ER Visit?

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• When it Comes to Classroom Performance, Praising Kids Works Best

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• Why Do Some People Drink Until They Black Out? Twitter Offers Clues

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• Why You Should Make Family Meals Part of Your Busy Day

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• Why Your Kids' Playground Is Unsafe During COVID-19 Pandemic

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• Wildfires Send Kids to ERs for Breathing Problems

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• Will Schools Reopen in September? And What Will That Look Like?

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• Youngest in Classroom Diagnosed More Often With ADHD, Other Problems

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• Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays