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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Nearly half of 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, but the initial rush to get teens…
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The sound of mom’s voice can soothe a fussy baby like nothing else, but now new research suggests that an infant is also calmed by…
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You may feel silly doing it, but baby talk helps your infant learn the basics of human language, a new study suggests. By mimicking the…
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Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle…
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TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 — Though they live in one of the world’s richest nations, a growing number of young Americans are without ample health…
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The misconception that girls are less interested than boys in computer science and engineering begins at a young age in the United States. And it’s…
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Stop that racket! A screeching rubber chicken tops this year’s list of noisy toys that pose a threat to children’s hearing. The Sight & Hearing…
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Coffee lovers know a steaming cup of java can quickly deliver energy and mental clarity every morning, but new research suggests it may also guard…
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Parents who want to read to their toddlers and give them a developmental boost ought to pick up a traditional paper book rather than an…
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Blows to the head are common among America’s kids, with close to 7% showing signs of a brain injury at some time in childhood, U.S.…
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