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• Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke (7/19/2008)
• All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says (7/18/2008)
• Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels (7/18/2008)
• Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms (7/18/2008)
• Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections (7/18/2008)
• Genetics, Social Factors Tied to Male Delinquency (7/17/2008)
• Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers (7/17/2008)
• Empathy Is 'Hard-Wired' in Children's Brains (7/16/2008)
• Premature Birth Linked to Some Unexpected Later Problems (7/16/2008)
• Background TV Distracts Kids From Play (7/15/2008)
• Statins Show Little Benefit for Kids With Learning Disorder (7/15/2008)
• Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations (7/10/2008)
• Uterus Size May Predict Risk for Premature Twins After IVF (7/10/2008)
• A Young Life Lost to Prescription Drug Abuse (7/10/2008)
• Do Underweight Newborns Make for Shy Adults? (7/9/2008)
• A Sweet Way to Shield Baby's Teeth (7/8/2008)
• 'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers (7/7/2008)
• Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids (7/7/2008)
• Child Care May Lead to Unwanted Weight Gain in Infants (7/7/2008)
• ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk (7/7/2008)
• New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste (7/3/2008)
• Newborns in Intensive Care Often Exposed to Pain (7/1/2008)
• Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids (6/30/2008)
• ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs (6/25/2008)
• Teens Sleep Longer With Delayed School Starts (6/12/2008)
• St. John's Wort Doesn't Work for ADHD (6/11/2008)
• College Night Owls Have Lower Grades (6/9/2008)
• Kids Living With Relatives Have Fewer Problems Than Those in Foster Homes (6/2/2008)
• Brain May Ignore Bladder Signals, Causing Bedwetting (5/28/2008)
• Lead Exposure in Childhood Linked to Criminal Behavior Later (5/28/2008)
• Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually (5/28/2008)
• Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders (5/22/2008)
• Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults (5/12/2008)
• Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids (5/7/2008)
• Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood (5/6/2008)
• Many Teen Drivers Don't Think They're Inexperienced (5/6/2008)
• Many Ob-Gyn Textbooks Lack Good Info on Breast-Feeding (5/6/2008)
• Heart Hormone Elevated in Children Who Wet Bed (5/5/2008)
• One-Third of Parents Lack Facts About Child Development (5/5/2008)
• Low-Income Moms Rarely Speak to Infants During TV/Video Time (5/5/2008)
• Breast-Feeding May Boost IQ (5/5/2008)
• Adopted Children at Slightly Higher Mental Health Risk (5/5/2008)
• Middle Class Uninsured Kids' Health Risk Almost as High as Poor Children's (5/3/2008)
• Special Diet Can Ease Epileptic Seizures in Kids (5/2/2008)
• 1 in 4 U.S. Toddlers Improperly Vaccinated (4/29/2008)
• 'Real World' Examples Don't Make Math Any Easier (4/24/2008)
• Pot Plus Alcohol Kills Young Rats' Brain Cells (4/22/2008)
• Cardiac Screening Recommended for Kids Taking Stimulants for ADHD (4/21/2008)
• Treating PTSD Helps Kids Deal With Loss (4/21/2008)
• Breast-Feeding While on Seizure Meds Doesn't Harm Babies (4/17/2008)
• Genes' Influence on Fears Changes Over Time (4/8/2008)
• Mother-Child Bond Affects Quality of Conflict Resolution (4/3/2008)
• Compulsive Gamblers Don't Learn From Their Mistakes (3/27/2008)
• Restricting TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight (3/4/2008)
• Poor Working Memory Tied to Low School Scores (3/3/2008)
• That 'Sex Talk' With Your Kids Should Be Ongoing (3/3/2008)
• Skip Breakfast, Pack on the Pounds (3/3/2008)
• ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse (3/1/2008)
• Spanking Raises Chances of Risky, Deviant Sexual Behavior (2/28/2008)
• Teen Aggression May Really Be a State of Mind (2/26/2008)
• Eyes a Window to Hearing Loss? (2/19/2008)
• Fixing Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Test Scores (2/13/2008)
• Lack of Brain Protein May Explain 'Rain Man' Abilities (2/12/2008)
• Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems (2/12/2008)
• Gene Variations Help Regulate Response to Stress (2/11/2008)
• Drug Helps Prevent Breast-Feeding Moms From Passing on HIV (2/6/2008)
• 9/11 Exposure Linked to Behavior Trouble in Kids (2/5/2008)
• 1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking (2/4/2008)
• Many Babies Exposed to Chemicals (2/4/2008)
• Pregnant Women With Asthma Should Stay on Low Dose of Meds (2/1/2008)
• Ear Wax Softener Can Affect Hearing, Study Reports (2/1/2008)
• Parental Control of Eating Leads to Lighter Toddlers (1/7/2008)
• Youth Suicide Warnings Are Slowing Antidepressant Sales (1/7/2008)
• Breast Is Best for Reducing Stress (1/6/2008)
• Almost Half of 10-Year-Olds Have Tasted Alcohol (1/4/2008)
• Body Abnormalities, Childhood Cancer May Share Genes (1/3/2008)
• Children Who Sleep Less Weigh More (1/1/2008)
• Study Spotlights 'Exercise-Friendly' Day-Care Centers (12/26/2007)
• Parents Face Tough Questions When Santa's Magic Fades (12/25/2007)
• Kids in Poor Neighborhoods Fall Behind in School (12/21/2007)
• Shorter Legs Might Boost Liver Risks (12/21/2007)
• School Salad Bar Boosts Kids' Fruit, Veggie Intake (12/21/2007)
• Parents' Smoking Boosts Child's Allergy Risk (12/20/2007)
• Parents Should Postpone Child Vaccine Booster: CDC (12/20/2007)
• Picking the Right Toys Isn't Child's Play (12/16/2007)
• Amount of Exercise Key to Lowering Kids' Blood Pressure (12/11/2007)
• Overweight Kids Often Become Obese, Unhealthy Adults (12/5/2007)
• Depressed Moms' Kids at Higher Injury Risk (12/5/2007)
• Want to Raise a Fruit-and-Veggie Lover? Be Persistent (12/3/2007)
• No Link Between Hepatitis B Shot, MS: Study (12/3/2007)
• Babies Can Tell Friend From Foe (11/21/2007)
• Tonsillectomy Not Always Cost-Effective for Kids' Throat Woes (11/19/2007)
• Fetal Heart Rate Points to Later Child Development (11/16/2007)
• Major U.S. Autism Study Gets Under Way (11/16/2007)
• Adult Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Predicted in Childhood (11/14/2007)
• Kids Who Skimp on Sleep Tend to Be Fatter (11/14/2007)
• ADHD Delays Growth of Certain Brain Areas (11/12/2007)
• Heart Defects Can Delay Baby's Brain Development (11/7/2007)
• Many Vaccine Booster Shots Unnecessary: Study (11/7/2007)
• Breast-Feeding Confers Long-Term Heart Benefits (11/5/2007)
• TV Violence May Spur Aggression in Boys (11/5/2007)
• Early Weight Gain Can Mean Heart Trouble Later in Life (11/5/2007)
• Too Much TV Can Raise Kids' Blood Pressure (10/30/2007)
• Pediatricians' Group Issues New Autism Guidelines (10/29/2007)
• Uncontrolled Asthma Leads to Missed School, Work (10/23/2007)
• Saving Millions of Children's Lives Is Possible (10/22/2007)
• FDA Panel Recommends Ban on Cold Medicines for Kids (10/19/2007)
• Secondhand Smoke Hurts Kids' Grades (10/19/2007)
• FDA Panel Weighs Ban on Kids' Cold Medicines (10/18/2007)
• U.S. Kids Not Getting Needed Health Care (10/10/2007)
• Intervening in Preschool Years Can Prevent Juvenile Delinquency (10/9/2007)
• Medical, Behavioral Woes Can Drive Dogs to Bite (10/3/2007)
• Doctors' Groups Offer ADHD Guide for Parents (10/2/2007)
• Toy Blocks Might Boost Toddlers' Language Skills (10/2/2007)
• Most Homeless Youth Lack Health Insurance (10/2/2007)
• Trouble at Home Boosts Kids' Asthma (9/28/2007)
• Older Brothers Might Spur Kids' Aggression (9/28/2007)
• Genes Might Predispose Antidepressant Users to Suicidal Thoughts (9/27/2007)
• Music Training Helps Gets People Talking (9/26/2007)
• Kids' Vaccine Ingredient Not Likely Linked to Neurological Problems (9/26/2007)
• Junk Food, TV Driving Kids to Obesity (9/25/2007)
• ADHD Drugs Help Boost Children's Grades (9/21/2007)
• Brain Defect Helps Drive Fragile X Syndrome (9/20/2007)
• Family Dinners Shape Healthier Eating Habits (9/12/2007)
• Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids (9/6/2007)
• Parents' Worries Hamper Kids' Asthma Treatment (9/4/2007)
• 9% of U.S. Kids Have ADHD (9/4/2007)
• Excessive TV Spurs Attention Trouble in Kids (9/4/2007)
• Back to School Means Backpack Safety (8/27/2007)
• Sugary Sodas High in Diabetes-Linked Compound (8/24/2007)
• Monkey Moms Use Baby Talk, Too (8/24/2007)
• Obese Children Miss More School Days (8/24/2007)
• Parental Stress Can Keep Kids Obese (8/23/2007)
• Traffic Fumes Plus Genes Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk (8/22/2007)
• Doctors Often Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids (8/21/2007)
• Does Pathological Shyness Make for School Shooters? (8/20/2007)
• Time to Set Kids' Back-to-School Sleep Clocks (8/17/2007)
• Dirty City Air Stunts Kids' Lungs (8/15/2007)
• Obesity-Linked Woes Boost Kids' Lifetime Heart Risk (8/10/2007)
• DVDs Don't Produce Brainy Babies (8/7/2007)
• Many Kids With Private Insurance Missing Vaccinations (8/7/2007)
• Foods Taste Better With McDonald's Logo, Kids Say (8/6/2007)
• Brain Studies Show ADHD Is Real Disease (8/6/2007)
• Maturity Brings Richer Memories (8/6/2007)
Medical Breakthroughs
• Diet Makes an Impact on ADHD (7/4/2005)





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Jul 24, 2008
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