Number of Pregnant Women on Narcotic Painkillers, Heroin Doubles, Study Finds
2014-11-18
U.S. national data shows steady rise, and abuse may pose dangers to mother and baby, experts say
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Parents Want Children in Day Care to Be Vaccinated: Poll
2014-11-18
Three-quarters said they’d pull their kids out if others weren’t up to date on shotsContinue Reading
Study Ties Teen Smoking to Risk of Severe Menstrual Cramps
2014-11-17
Tobacco use known to restrict blood flow, researchers sayContinue Reading
Home Cooking Helps Keep the Calories Down
2014-11-17
But veggies at school lunches get left on the plate, say researchers studying healthy eatingContinue Reading
Head Trauma in Abused Babies, Toddlers Can Have Lifelong Impact
2014-11-17
Shortened lifespan, disability often come in wake of these injuries, study finds
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Many Teens Suffer ‘Cyber’ Dating Abuse, Study Suggests
2014-11-17
Researcher said the participants were part of ‘high-risk’ populationContinue Reading
Preterm-Birth Complications Leading Global Killer of Young Children
2014-11-17
To mark World Prematurity Day on Monday, researchers announce $250 million to combat the problemContinue Reading
Young Children, Energy Drinks a Dangerous Mix
2014-11-16
Study finds more than 40 percent of emergency calls to U.S. poison control centers involve children under 6Continue Reading
Two Generic Versions of ADHD Drug Not as Effective: FDA
2014-11-14
In some patients, the medications were released more slowly than extended-release ConcertaContinue Reading
Smokers in Cars Pose Risk to Passengers: Study
2014-11-14
Urine of those who didn’t light up had evidence of toxic cigarette chemicalsContinue Reading
More Than One-Fifth of High School Students Smoke: CDC
2014-11-13
Experts say more regulation could stop young Americans from picking up the deadly habitContinue Reading
ADHD Stimulant Drug Abuse Common Among Young Adults: Survey
2014-11-13
Reasons for misuse include pressure to succeed at school or workContinue Reading
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Moms-to-Be Linked to Premature Births
2014-11-13
Low birth weight also more likely, researchers foundContinue Reading
Falls Leading Cause of Serious Head Trauma for Kids, Study Shows
2014-11-12
Seatbelts and bike helmets can help prevent severe head injuries, experts sayContinue Reading