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Newborns With COVID-19 May Suffer Only Mild Symptoms, Study Says
Not Just Keyboards: Many Types of Workers Can Develop Carpal Tunnel
NYC Shoppers Prefer Stores That Enforce Social Distancing, Study Finds
Obamacare Boosts Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Care: Study
Obesity in Youth Could Be Big Risk Factor for MS
Omega-3s From Fish Might Curb Asthma in Kids, But Genes Matter
On Some Farms, Washing Machines Give Leafy Greens a Spin -- But Is That Safe?
One Big Reason Women May Be Less Prone to COVID-19
Online Therapy, Coaches Help Ease Eating Disorders
Pandemic Causing Dangerous Delays in Care When Appendicitis Strikes Kids
Pandemic Could Be Golden Time for Narcissists: Study
'Pandemic Fatigue' Setting in? Here's How to Stay Safe and Strong
Pandemic Has Affected Kids' Dental Health: Poll
Pandemic Has Harmed Mental Health of Nearly Half of U.S. Teens: Poll
Pandemic Has Many Kids Struggling With Weight Issues
Pandemic Has Overburdened Parents Stressed Out: Poll
Pandemic Hits Primary Care Practices Hard Across the U.S.: Study
Pandemic Is Devastating Low-Income Black Households
Pandemic Learning Can Strain Children's Eyes
Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk
Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids
Pandemic Means Financial Hardship for Many With Diabetes
Pandemic Putting Americans Under Great Mental Strain: Poll
Pandemic 'Silver Lining:' Better Sleep for Some
Pandemic Silver Lining: Steep Drop in Kids' Fractures
Pandemic Stress Has Americans Gaining Weight, Drinking More: Poll
Pandemic Tied to Higher Suicide Rate in Blacks, Lowered Rate in Whites: Study
Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Helped Keep Millions of Americans From Going Hungry
Pandemic Unemployment Has Taken Its Own Deadly Toll
Pandemic Unleashes 'Startling' Rise in Dog Bites
Parents' Age Key to Whether Kids Get Vaccinated Against COVID, Study Finds
Parents Feel the Strain as Pandemic Adds New Role: Teacher
Parents Often in the Dark When Kids Take Up Vaping
Parents Unaware of Young Kids' Smartphone Use: Study
Parents, Arm Your Kids Against COVID-19 With Good Hand-Washing Habits
Parents, Don't Worry if Baby's Sleep Is Erratic
Parents: Sharpen up on Your Sunscreen Knowledge
Pediatricians' Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures
Pets May Help Parents of Kids With Autism Fight Stress
Pets Provide Comfort for 'Ruff' Quarantine Time
Philly Study Finds Lockdowns Linked to Spike in Gun Violence
Physical Jobs Tied to More Sick Leave, Earlier Retirement
Pizza Study Shows Body's Resilience to 'Pigging Out'
Poll Charts U.S. Parents' Biggest Worries During Pandemic
Poor Americans Likely to Miss Preventive Heart Screenings: Study
Pot Use in Pregnancy Could Mean Sleepless Kids
Pot Use Ups Odds for Suicide in Young People With Bipolar Disorder
Potato & Sausages, Cold Cuts a Bad Combo for Your Brain
Poverty Might Raise Black Kids' Health Risks as Early as Age 5
Practice Gun Safety for Your Kids' Sake, Especially During Pandemic
Preemie Babies End Up Hospitalized More as Kids
Probiotic Might Help Ease Children's Eczema
'Psychological Distress' Has Tripled in U.S. During Pandemic, Survey Shows
Put the Brakes on Driving After a Concussion
'Race Gap' in U.S. Heart Health Has Changed Little in 20 Years: Report
Race Plays Role in Kids' Food Allergies: Study
Racist 'Redlining' Policies Leave Legacy of Stroke for Black Americans
Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent
Rates of Child Hospitalization Similar Between COVID-19, Flu: Study
Raw Milk Can Harbor Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Ready to Resume Sports? Health Tips for Getting Back in the Game
Regret That One-Night Stand? It Probably Won't Stop Another, Study Shows
Relief for America's Unemployed Could Be Crucial for Health
Replace That Old Carpet to Shield Your Kids From Toxins
Restricting Promotions of Sweet Foods Cuts Sugar, Not Profits: Study
Roll Over, Fido. You're Hogging the Bed
Rural Women at Higher Risk of Early Death From Heart Disease
School Dental Care Program Could Cut Cavities in Half: Study
Schools Can Reopen Safely If Precautions in Place, Australian Study Shows
Schools, Day Care Not a Big Factor in Kids Getting COVID: Study
Science Reveals Why Tea Is Good for Your Heart
Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
Secondhand Smoke Is Sending Kids to the ER
Segregation, Poverty Tied to Worse Outcomes for Black Lung Cancer Patients
Seizures After Vaccination Don't Affect Kids' Development: Study
She's Beating Leukemia With a Healthy Change to Her Diet
Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder
Shortage of Primary Care Doctors Is Costing American Lives
Should You Send Your Kid to Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice
Should Your Child Get a COVID Test?
Signs of Developing Adult Diabetes Seen as Early as Age 8: Study
Similar to Adults, Obesity Raises Kids' Odds for Severe COVID-19
Sleep Problems in Early Childhood Linked to Teens' Mental Health Issues
Sluggish Coworker? Maybe They 'Pigged Out' Last Night
Smog Harms Women's Brains, But One Food May Help Buffer the Damage
Social Distancing? Your Paycheck Plays a Role
Social Media 'Kid Influencers' Are Promoting Junk Foods
Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
Some Folks Do Age Slower Than Others
Some Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Face High Risk of Severe COVID-19
Some Vegetarian Diets Are Much Healthier Than Others
Spanking on the Decline in American Homes
Special Contact Lenses Can Help Curb Nearsightedness in Kids
Specialist Care for Alzheimer's Is Tough to Find for Poorer, Rural Americans
Speeding on U.S. Roads Is Taking Thousands of Teenagers' Lives
Spotting an Eating Disorder in Your College-Age Child
Spouses Share a Lot – Including Heart Health, Study Shows
Stalking, Harassment of Partners Common Among Teens
State Texting Bans Are Saving Teen Drivers' Lives
'Stay at Home' Orders Are Stressing U.S. Families, Survey Shows
Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
Stomach Ills May Signal COVID-19 in Kids, Study Says
Streetlights Could Be Harming Your Teen's Sleep, Mental Health: Study
Strep Throat Doesn't Worsen Tourette But May Affect ADHD: Study
Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating
Strict, Costly Measures Needed to Reopen Schools: Study
Stubbed Your Toe? Only Real Swear Words Help Dull the Pain
Study Confirms Safety, Effectiveness of Children's Vaccines
Study Outlines Role of Oral Sex in Rare Throat, Mouth Cancers
Study Probes Links in Asthma, Food Sensitivity and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Study Will Track Coronavirus in Kids, Their Families
Sudden Death More Common Than Thought in Very Young With Epilepsy
Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?
Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
Sweet News: Chocolate May Help Your Heart
Sweet-Tooth Tendencies Change as Kids Get Older: Study
Switch to Plant-Based Diet Can Cut Your Odds for Stroke
Switch to Plant-Based Diet Could Protect Older Women's Brains
Teen Pot Use Could Mean Less Success as Adult
Teen Pot Use Makes a Comeback After Legalization
Teen Smoking Rates Drop, E-Cig Use Rises: Study
Teens Aren't Turning to E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking
Teens Can Donate Blood, But May Need Iron Supplements After
Teens, Seniors Are Often Driving the Least Safe Cars
That Cough or Sneeze Behind You Might Not Be COVID: Study
The 5 Foods That Cut Your Odds for Colon Cancer
The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism
'The Lockdowns Worked,' Experts Say, But Did America Reopen Too Soon?
The Sooner Young Smokers Start, The Less Likely They Are to Quit
Thin Ice: Global Warming May Be Raising Drowning Risks
TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' Has Killed at Least One Teen
Time Spent in Nature Boosts Kids' Well-Being
Tips for Making 2021 a Healthier Year
Tips for Parents of Kids With Diabetes
Tips for Safe Grocery Shopping
Tips to Keep Young Athletes Injury-Free
To Prevent Injuries, Give Your Kids a Pass on Cutting the Grass
Toddler Tantrums? Pediatricians Offer Tips to Curb Bad Behavior
Too Many Kids With Special Needs Are Going Without Adequate Support
Too Many Sugary Sodas Might Harm Your Kidneys
Too Much Restaurant Fare Could Shorten Your Life
Too Much Social Media Time Could Raise Risk of Depression
Touching Your Face Is a Coronavirus Danger: Tips to Help You Stop
'Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
Tougher State Gun Laws, Less Gun Violence Among Teens: Study
U.S. Flu Vaccinations Hit New Record High This Season
U.S. Schools Can Reopen, With Safeguards in Place: CDC
U.S. Study Finds COVID-19 Seldom Severe in Kids
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart
Unhealthy in Your 20s? Your Mind May Pay the Price Decades Later
Up to 50,000 U.S. Kids May Be Hospitalized With COVID-19 by Year's End
Up to 60% of Teens in Some U.S. Schools Used E-Cigs: Study
Upping Fruit, Veggies, Grain Intake Can Cut Your Diabetes Risk by 25%
Vaping and Lung Damage in Teens: What's the Real Link?
Vaping May Addle the Adolescent Brain
Vaping Pot Worse Than Vaping Tobacco for Teens' Lungs: Study
Vegan Diets Tied to Higher Bone Fracture Risk
Very Little Spread of Coronavirus at Kids' Day Camps: Study
Very Smart Dogs Learn Words Quickly, Study Shows
Video Games May Sabotage Fitness Among College Students
Want Better Rapport With Your Cat? Bat Your Eyes
Want Less Violent Prisons? Plant More Trees
Weight-Loss Surgery Lowers Long-Term Heart Risks for Diabetic Teens
What Behaviors Will Shorten Your Life?
What Difference Do Calorie Counts on Menus Make?
What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Concussions
What Will Summer Camp Look Like This Year?
Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk
When a Handgun Is in the Home, Suicide Risk Quickly Rises
When Coal-Fired Power Plants Close, Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier
When Facebook, Twitter Flag Posts as 'Unverified,' Readers Listen
When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
When Pot Use Starts in Teens, Drug Addiction More Likely: Study
When Soda Tax Repealed, Soda Sales Rebound: Study
When Tackling a Problem, Pigs and Pooches Have Different Strategy
When Teens Feel Loved, Conflicts With Parents Are Easier to Manage: Study
When Will Kids Get the COVID Vaccines?
When Young Adults Vape, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate May Spike
Which Diets Help You Keep the Weight From Coming Back?
Which Foods Might Reduce Your Odds for Dementia?
Which Kids' Sports Have Higher Odds for Head Injury?
Which Seafood Has the Highest Amount of Microplastics?
Whole Wheat Better for You Than White Bread, Study Confirms
Who's Most Likely to Binge Eat Amid Pandemic?
Why Are Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Health Issues Not Getting Treatment?
Why Are Some People More Sensitive Than Others? Genes May Tell
Why Do Black Children Get Fewer Scans When They're Seen in ERs?
Why Do Black Patients Fare Worse With Blood Cancer Than Whites?
Why Exercise? Researchers Say It Prevents 3.9 Million Deaths a Year
Why Is COVID-19 Sometimes So Severe in Young Adults?
Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
Why Some Gifts Are Better-Received Than Others
Why Teens Find It Tough to Social Distance
Why Your Kids' Playground Is Unsafe During COVID-19 Pandemic
Wildfire Smoke Can Send Kids With Asthma to the ER
Will High-Protein Diets Help the Middle-Aged Build Muscle?
Will Schools Reopen in September? And What Will That Look Like?
Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here's Some Guidance on Doing It Safely
With COVID Vaccine in Works, 1 in 5 Americans Doesn't Believe in Shots
With Pandemic-Related Stress, Abuse Against Kids Can Surge
With Pot Rules Relaxed, More U.S. Teens Driving While High: Study
With Safety Steps, Moms Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Newborns: Study
With Tighter Handgun Laws, U.S. Would See Fewer Suicides by Young People
Women in Their 50s Can Lower Their Stroke Risk – Here's How
Working From Home? Posture, Ergonomics Can Make It Safe
Working Off Your Quarantine Weight Gain
Wristband 'Zapper' Might Help Calm Tourette Syndrome
Years Before Diagnosis, People With Alzheimer's Lose Financial Acumen
Yes, Bad Sleep Does Make People Grumpy
Young Epilepsy Patients May Benefit From Mental Health Screening
Young People More Vulnerable to Loneliness Than Thought
Young Republicans Much Less Likely to Wear Masks, Social Distance: Study
Your Guide to a Safe and Happy Halloween
Your Sushi May Serve Up Parasitic Worms
Youth Vaping Rates Have Plunged During Lockdown: Study
Youth Vaping Triples Odds for Adult Smoking
You've Had Your Vaccine, What Can You Safely Do Now?
Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays
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