The father of a 16-year-old Massachusetts high school student who died unexpectedly after collapsing at field hockey practice says his…
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Brain trauma widespread among high school football players, researchers say
Football is a dangerous sport. Even with the best protective gear, sprained knees, pulled muscles and an occasional broken bone…
Read MoreMany college students aren’t warned about substance use risks
According to a new survey, college students are less likely than their non-college peers to be warned by doctors about…
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61 infants die at Indian hospital in just 2 weeks
CUTTACK – Sixty-one infants have died at an Indian children’s hospital in just two weeks, sparking protests and forcing the…
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Scientists call for study to settle if anesthesia poses risks to babies
Studies of baby animals have long suggested that going under anesthesia can have some harmful effects on a developing brain.…
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American teenagers getting less and less sleep, study shows
CHICAGO – U.S. teens are getting sleepier: Many lack even seven hours of shut-eye each night and the problem has…
Read More‘Blossom’ star writes about new approach to parenting
When Mayim Bialik was pregnant with her first child six years ago, she read all the usual books devoted to…
Read MoreStudy: Mental Problems Rise With Kids’ Screen Time
NEW YORK – More than two hours a day spent watching television or playing computer games could put a child…
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10,000 Kids Injured in Crib, Playpen Accidents Per Year
We hear about recalls involving cribs and playpens all the time due to numerous hazards – but how many kids…
Read MoreNew ‘obesity calculator’ predicts child’s likelihood of being overweight
Childhood obesity has been on the rise in the United States, a trend that is putting many children at risk…
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