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ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
It's likely because girls' brains
mature earlier, study says...
November 4, 2008
Extended Therapy Helps Drug-Addicted Teens
Use of detoxification medications
produces noticeable results, study says
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November 4, 2008
Pediatricians Could Help Screen for Alcohol Abuse in Home
Special bond between doctor,
parents opens way to discuss habits, offer treatment referrals
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November 4, 2008
Smokers' Homes More Likely to House Hungry Kids
Study finds twice the incidence of
'food insecurity'...
November 4, 2008
Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
Those with asthma, other conditions
have vaccination rates far below goals, study finds
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November 4, 2008
Caffeine in Pregnancy Associated With Low Birth Weight Risk
Women need not be frightened but
should limit consumption of stimulant, experts say
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November 3, 2008
Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths
Giving shot 2 weeks earlier reduces
the time babies are unprotected by 25%, study says
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November 3, 2008
Grandparent Caregivers Cut Kids' Injury Risk in Half
Findings challenge widespread
belief that older sitters raise likelihood of harm
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November 3, 2008
Kids With Parent in War Zone Face Behavior Risks
Children 3 and older more prone to
act out than those without deployed kin
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November 3, 2008
Many Unlicensed Teen Drivers Put Safety Last
Driving drunk, skipping seatbelts
more common for adolescents illegally at the wheel, study finds
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November 3, 2008
Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates
Researchers note that environmental
toxins might trigger genetic vulnerability
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November 3, 2008
Use of Kids' Meds on the Increase
Obesity and its complications
driving the trend, researchers say...
November 3, 2008
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