The recent suicides of Ritu Sachdeva and Hillary “Kate” Kuizon, both 17-year-old seniors at Plano East Senior High School, in…
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College students lax about washing their hands
College students may not be washing their hands properly, according to researchers who found that more than half of the…
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178,000 children’s water bottles recalled due to choking hazard
A children’s water bottle sold exclusively at Target is being recalled after reports of potential choking hazards from the lid…
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No difference in kids with same-sex, opposite-sex parents, study finds
PORTLAND, Ore. – Scientists agree that children raised by same-sex couples are no worse off than children raised by parents…
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Abuse complaints stack up against Jacksonville dentist
A growing number of parents are suing a Jacksonville dentist, accusing him of mistreating children and performing unneeded tooth extractions.…
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Breast milk purchased online may be topped with cow’s milk, study finds
Ten percent of breast milk samples purchased online have added cow’s milk or formula— which may pose health risks to…
Read MoreKinderCare requiring measles shots for infants’ caregivers
A national day care center operator says it’s requiring staff members working with children under 15 months old to be…
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Merck Gets Approval for Wider Use of HIV Drug
U.S. health regulators have approved an expanded label for Merck & Co’s treatment for HIV for use with other antiretroviral…
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Surgeon General: Ease Obstacles to Breast-Feeding
How long a new mom breast-feeds can boil down to hassles at work, whether her doctor ever stressed how super-healthy…
Read MoreFish Oil No Help for Mom’s Mood, Baby’s Development
Fish oil capsules are a cheap and easy way to get omega-3 fatty acids, but they don’t help pregnant women…
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