Water fasting has become one of the trendiest new weight-loss sensations, touted by former athletes and wellness gurus. But whatever weight is lost during a…
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Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new…
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When thinking of people in high-risk jobs, hairdressers and beauticians don’t immediately come to mind. But cosmetologists have a much greater chance of developing ovarian…
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Less than half of all children treated by emergency medical services receive the right amount of medication during out-of-hospital emergencies, a new study found. In…
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FRIDAY July 7, 2023Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Erin Okawa works in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood and sees many parents worried about their kids’ height. “I…
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Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents. “It’s great to see children enjoying…
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Children with disabilities are discriminated against in health care settings — to the detriment of their health, according to their parents. Thirty in-depth interviews with…
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Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers.…
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Coffee kickstarts many a sleepyhead’s day, but a new study argues that it’s not the caffeine alone that provides the morning wake-up. People who took…
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Growing numbers of young people are expressing a sense of a “mismatch” between the gender on their birth certificate and the one that they “feel”…
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A trendy form of intermittent fasting does seem to help people lose some weight — though it may be no better than old-fashioned calorie counting,…
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When a child unintentionally shoots and kills another child in the United States, they’ve likely been playing around with an unlocked, loaded gun, new research…
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