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Child Abuse Linked to Higher Odds for Cancer as Adult
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City Kids Exposed to More Lead From Contaminated Dust in Summer
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Dad's Early Engagement With Son May Shape Behavior Later
Dad's Love Can Be Crucial for Happy Childhood, Study Confirms
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Do Babies Begin Learning Language in the Womb?
Does Eating Fish During Infancy Cut Asthma Risk?
Don't Cut School Recess, Pediatricians Say
Don't Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge
Doubt Cast on Usefulness of 'Sensory' Therapies for Autism
Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come
Early Exposure to Stress at Home Affects Girls' Brains, Study Says
Early Humans Commonly Consumed Meat, Researchers Say
Early Language Skills Reduce Preschool Tantrums, Study Finds
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Exercise Won't Affect Breast Milk, Baby's Growth: Study
Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players
Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
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Fetal Heart May Develop Later in Pregnancy Than Thought
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Fewer U.S. Kids Dying of Diabetes: CDC
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Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
Food Allergies Tied to Impaired Growth in Kids
For Many, 'Superstorm' Sandy Could Take Toll on Mental Health
For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Foster Kids Adopted by Same-Sex Parents Make Big Gains, Study Says
Four in 10 Babies Given Solid Foods Too Early, Study Finds
Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests
Gene Disorder Screen Benefits Baby Boys, Girls Equally: Study
Gene Mutation Linked to Facial, Skull Abnormalities
Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
Genes Linked to Retardation Not Inherited, Study Suggests
Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Safe for Expectant Moms, Offspring: Study
Happier Childhoods Tied to More Wealth as Adults: Study
Having Babies Sit Up May Help Them Learn
Health Tip: Reading to Baby
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Health Tip: Promote Fine Motor Skills in Preschoolers
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Heart Defect at Birth Signals Need to Check for Other Disorders: AHA
Heart Muscle Cells Regenerate in Kids, Research Shows
Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Linked to Host of Problems in Children
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Help Young Pitchers Avoid Overuse Injuries
Hepatitis C Treatment May Hamper Kids' Growth
HIV Drugs May Help Protect Young Patients' Hearts: Study
HIV Exposure Before Birth May Raise Kids' Risk of Hearing Loss
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Hospitals Work to Reduce Unnecessary Early Births
'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun Out of Play
Importance of Family Meals Questioned
Improved Developmental Screening Urged for Hispanic Kids
Infant Formula Can Be a Major Source of BPA: Experts
Infant 'Smarts' Similar With Different Types of Formula: Study
Infants' Inattentiveness Might Signal Later Autism, Study Says
Is Childhood Intelligence Linked to Pain Problems in Adulthood?
Kids and Healthy Eating Can Go Together
Kids Develop Sense of Humor by Age 1, Study Finds
Kids in Daycare More Prone to Be Overweight
Kids' Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes
Kids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
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Kids With Autism Face Health Care Disparities, Study Finds
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Late-Preterm Babies Needing ICU Catch Up With Other Preemies: Study
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Lengthy Seizures May Delay Mental Development, Study Suggests
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Let Babies 'Cry It Out,' Study Suggests
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Little Evidence Organic Food Better in Long Run: Report
Low Vitamin D in Early Pregnancy Tied to Lower Birth Weight
Lullabies Soothe Preemies, Parents Alike
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Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots
Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds
Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk
Mental Health of Dads-to-Be May Influence Toddler's Behavior
Meth in Pregnancy May Blunt Child's Reaction to Stress: Study
Minority Fifth Graders Face Health Obstacles, Study Finds
Moderate Drinking in Pregnancy Tied to Lower IQ in Child
Mom's HIV Drugs May Pass to Baby in Womb, Breast-Feeding
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Mom's Smoking Tied to Dangerous Gut Illness in Preemies
More Pregnant Women on Blood Pressure Drugs: Study
More Than Half of Severe Mental Disability Cases Not Inherited: Study
Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
Most 'Extreme Preemies' Grow Into Happy, Healthy Teens
Most Kids With Autism Overcome Language Delays, Study Finds
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Motivation and Study, Not IQ, Are Keys to Kids' Math Success
Multiple Abortions May Raise Risk of Preemie Birth Later
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Nearly Half of Children With Autism Wander From Safety: Survey
Neglect May Harm Brain Growth in Children
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No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
No Tie Between Light Drinking During Pregnancy, Child's Development: Study
'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems
Obese Children Struggle With Joint Pain: Study
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Obesity Alone May Not Hurt Kids' Classroom Performance
Obesity May Be Linked to MS Risk in Children
Obesity Might Lower Teens' Thinking Skills, Study Suggests
Obesity Now Puts Kids' Hearts at Risk Later
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One in 50 School-Aged Children in U.S. Has Autism: CDC
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Outdoor Recess May Help Protect Kids From Nearsightedness
Overweight Kids May Do Worse in Math: Study
Parental Abuse, Neglect Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
Parents' Fighting May Have Long-Lasting Effect on Kids
Parents Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise, Studies Find
Parents' Love in Infancy Pays Off Later, Study Finds
Parents of Severely Disabled Kids Say They Enrich Their Lives
Pay Attention in Preschool, Graduate From College: Study
Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up
Pets May Help Kids With Autism Develop Social Skills
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers
Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids
Plastics Chemical in Dental Fillings Might Affect Children's Behavior: Study
Play-Focused Program Might Help Kids With Autism
Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids
Poor Sleep Among Preschoolers May Be Tied to Special Ed Needs Later
Poor Sleep in Teen Years Linked to Heart Risks in Adulthood
Popular Characters Can Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Too
Postpartum Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids: Study
Potty-Training Method Won't Affect Tot's Health: Study
Praising Kids for Efforts, Not Qualities, May Help Them Succeed
Pregnant Mothers' Gut Changes May Support Fetal Growth
Preordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study Finds
Preschool TV Habits Linked to 4th-Grade Waist Size, Fitness
Research Lacking on Drugs for Older Children With Autism, Study Finds
Research Solves How Fetus Is Shielded From Immune System
Researchers Link 25 New Gene Variants to Autism
Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby
Scientists ID New Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Infants
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Seems to Harm Baby, Too
Secondhand Smoke in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Woes in Kids
Secondhand Smoke Very Unhealthy for Kids in Cars: Study
Should Short Boys Take Growth Hormone?
Signs of ADHD Evident by Preschool, Expert Says
Simple Measures May Curb Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy
Slow-Growing Babies Nearly Catch Up With Peers by Teens
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Poor Reading Skills in Kids: Study
Some Boys With ADHD May Struggle as Adults
Sports Help Dads, Daughters Bond, Study Says
Standing at Work All Day While Pregnant Linked to Smaller Babies
Stress During Pregnancy May Raise Heart Defect Risk for Baby
Stress Linked to Greater Weight Gain in Black Girls, Study Finds
Study Explores Possible Tie Between Fever, Flu in Pregnancy and Autism
Study Links Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy to Lower IQ
Study Looks at Vitamin D Needs in Breast-Fed Babies
Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
Study Sees Possible Link Between Air Pollution and Autism Risk
Study Ties Kids' Allergy Risks to Antibacterials, Preservatives
Study Tracks Kids' Brain Activity While Watching 'Sesame Street'
Study: Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy May Not Affect Baby's Growth
Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study
Summer Babies Less Likely to Be CEOs, Study Contends
Super-Shy Preschoolers Might Struggle Academically
Switch to Skim Milk Won't Prevent Toddler's Obesity: Study
Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression
Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy
'Teaching Gardens' Nurture Kids' Interest in Healthy Foods
Teen Behavior Problems, Not Depression, Tied to Lower Grades
Teens Benefit by Spending More Time With Parents
The 'Learning Curve' of Living With Asperger's
Those Childhood Piano Lessons Should Start Early
Toddlers Are Happier to Give Than Receive: Study
'Toe-Walking' More Common in Kids With Mental Woes: Study
Too Much TV May Make Kids Antisocial, Study Suggests
Toxic Chemicals in Many Couches Sold in U.S.: Report
U.S. Kids Getting Enough Sleep After All: Survey
Unhappy Kids Are More Materialistic, Study Finds
Violence in a Soldier's Past May Up PTSD Risk
Virus Patterns Where Kids Live May Affect Asthma Risk
Vision Problems Tied to Extreme Prematurity in Study
Vitamin D in Pregnancy Critical for Brain Development, Study Says
Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Not Affect Kids' Future Bone Health
What Looks Like Play May Really Be a Science Experiment
What's Best for Kids' Eye Health? Experts Give Insight
When Teens Focus on TV, Obesity Risk Rises
Women Abused in Childhood at Higher Odds of Having Child With Autism: Study
Working While Pregnant Won't Harm the Baby, Study Finds
Young Binge Eaters Prone to Illicit Drug Use: Study
Young Girl's Plea For Contact Lenses Pays Off
Young Girls, Boys Can Compete on Equal Level

