About one in six sudden infant deaths may be linked to their mothers’ heavy alcohol use during or soon after…
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U.S. medical advisers are considering whether there is scientific justification for allowing human studies of a controversial procedure known as…
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11 most dangerous sports your child can play
NerdWallet analyzed five years of data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System to determine the…
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For kids with autism, sights and sounds are disjoined
The world for children with autism may resemble watching a movie with the audio out of sync. New research shows…
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Kids get codeine in emergency rooms despite risks, study shows
Despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a…
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Adolescent girls with anorexia may do fine with day-treatment programs
Adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa may be able to safely participate in outpatient treatment, according to a new study from…
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Cheerleading should be designated a sport, say medical officials
The American Medical Association says cheerleading should be considered a sport because of its rigors and risks. The nation’s largest…
Read MoreBrain-dead girl to remain on life support, for now
A brain-dead 2-year-old New York City girl will remain on life support while her parents argue whether her organs should…
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Boy in need of life-saving multi-organ transplant gets visit from Santa
A 13-year-old Georgia boy too sick to visit Santa got a special visit at his home Wednesday from the man…
Read More5-year-old boy’s skin ‘falls off’ after allergic reaction to medication
A 5-year-old British boy has made a full recovery after suffering from a rare allergic reaction to the epilepsy drug…
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