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The more children women have, the slower they may age, new research suggests. Looking at chromosomes, scientists found that women who have more kids have ...
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Bullying can lead to lasting psychological effects for both victims and tormentors, researchers report. More than 20 percent of children who have suffered bullying are ...
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Obese children can develop signs of heart abnormalities as young as age 8, which might drive up their risk for early death as adults, new ...
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During training, pediatricians learn the traditional definitions of malnutrition in children, which focus on “nutrient scarcity.” Pediatric malnutrition — or under nutrition — contributes to ...
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The beginning of a new school year is usually a big transition, as lazy summer mornings are quickly replaced by mad dashes to the bus ...
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The number of American children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is rising, U.S. government experts say. And it’s important for the disorder to be recognized and ...
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Love kids? Having a bunch may have its downside, a new study finds. Researchers say being part of a big family boosts the risk of ...
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In 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement recommending parent-child home reading beginning at birth and continuing at least through kindergarten. ...
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Nicotine poisoning is a growing concern for American children, but proposed U.S. federal government regulations alone aren’t enough to solve the problem, an expert says. ...
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