More Kids’ Health News

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  Virtual Reality Can Bring Real-Life Pain

  From carpal tunnel to a stiff neck, too much time on the computer can...

  • Posted January 16, 2020
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  Family’s Social Standing May Be Key to Happiness for Teens

  How teens see their family’s social status may play a part in their mental...

  • Posted January 10, 2020
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  Health Tip: What Your Child Can do About Bullying

  Bullying can be physical, verbal or through virtual spaces including the internet and social...

  • Posted January 10, 2020
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  TV Can Be a Good Influence on Kids’ Eating Habits

  Can television teach kids how to eat healthy? Maybe, suggests new research. Watching cooking...

  • Posted January 8, 2020
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  U.S. Doctors Often Test, Treat Kids Unnecessarily

  Regardless of their family’s insurance status, many children get medical care they don’t need,...

  • Posted January 7, 2020
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  Health Tip: Safety Steps if Your Child is Home Alone

  If your child is going to be home alone, it’s a good idea to...

  • Posted January 6, 2020
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  Trump Administration to Ban Most Flavored E-Cigarettes

  After months of delay, the Trump Administration is expected to announce this week that...

  • Posted January 2, 2020
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  How Are Your Newborn’s Ears Working? Early Hearing Test Is a Must

  When you have a baby, it seems like you visit the doctor all the...

  • Posted January 1, 2020
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  Health Tip: Help Your Child Safely Lose Weight

  Obesity can increase your child’s risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure...

  • Posted January 1, 2020
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  Americans Need to Tackle Youth Obesity: U.S. Task Force

  Childhood obesity is such a crisis in America that officials have been updating recommendations...

  • Posted December 30, 2019
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  Kids’ ‘Microbiome’ May Play Key Role in Asthma

  Microbes that live in a child’s upper airway could be linked to severe asthma...

  • Posted December 24, 2019
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  Can Apps Make Your Kids Smarter?

  Smartphones, tablets and laptops are everywhere, and young children are fascinated by them. Now,...

  • Posted December 23, 2019
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  Obesity Might Skew Blood Tests in Kids

  If your child is obese, new research suggests that those extra pounds can alter...

  • Posted December 23, 2019
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  Many Child Care Centers Don’t Require Flu Shots

  As an early flu season spreads its misery across the United States, new research...

  • Posted December 23, 2019
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