When a child has severe health problems, the suffering often extends to the entire family, new research finds. Using data from a single health insurance…
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Parents, think you have a good handle on how much time your teens are spending on social media? Don’t bet on it. New research suggests…
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Pregnant women who use hair dyes or straighteners may have relatively lower levels of pregnancy-supporting hormones, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that among more…
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Americans in the prime of their lives are worried about the pounds they packed on during the pandemic and plan to do something about it…
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Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that…
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TUESDAY, Dec. 21, 2021 Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its potential health benefits, and now a new review shows this style of…
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Moms who had COVID-19 in pregnancy can breathe easier thanks to a small, new study that found no growth or development problems in 6-month-old babies…
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Children and teens who use livestreaming gaming platforms may be bombarded with influencer-endorsed ads for energy drinks, junk food and alcohol, new research shows. “This…
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Kids with severe epilepsy may take multiple medications and follow special diets, yet still suffer seizures. Now a small study suggests medical marijuana may sometimes…
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Margarine has gotten a bad rap for years, but a U.S. ban on partially hydrogenated oils may have made it a healthier choice than butter,…
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Kids can be cruel, and bullies often zero in on kids they view as weak or different, including those with asthma. One in 10 children…
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Fever-related seizures in young children can be alarming for parents, but they’re usually not life-threatening, an expert says. During a so-called febrile seizure, a child…
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