A workplace program aimed at reducing work-family conflict increased the amount of time participants spent with their children, according to…
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Bad Grades or Poor Vision?
As the new school year begins, parents will start to receive progress reports and reports cards. And if your child…
Read MoreMother’s blood shows birth defects in fetal DNA
Researchers said Wednesday they were able to sequence the entire genome of a fetus using only a blood sample from…
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Pediatricians: Prescribe morning-after pills in advance
Wading into the incendiary subject of birth control for young teenagers, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday called…
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ADHD Drugs Do Not Increase Heart Problems in Kids
Stimulants used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death,…
Read MoreParents Blame Tainted Alcohol Swabs for Toddler’s Death
The parents of a 2-year-old Houston boy – who died from a bacterial infection– believe tainted alcohol swabs caused the…
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Report: U.S. Teen Birth Rate Declines in 2009
The birth rate for U.S. teenage girls declined for a second year in 2009, while the rate of drug use…
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Students to wear tracking devices in new flu study
About 450 southwestern Pennsylvania school students will be wearing electronic devices that will track how often they come in contact…
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Dr. Manny: Tips for parents to prevent children from running off
Previous studies examining autistic children found that almost half of them had wandered off at least once – many being…
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Japan Radioactivity Could Enter Food Chain, Children at Risk
Radioactive materials spewed into the air by Japan’s earthquake-crippled nuclear plant may contaminate food and water resources, with children and…
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