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February 7, 2012
HIV drugs not linked with child psychiatric problems
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugs used to treat children infected with the virus that causes AIDS do not appear to increase the risk of psychiatric problems in children, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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February 5, 2012
Child abuse experts calls for US campaign
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly 4,600 U.S. children were hospitalized with broken bones, traumatic brain injury and other serious damage caused by physical abuse in 2006, according to a new report.
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February 5, 2012
Many kids still exposed to secondhand smoke in cars
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new government study reports that while fewer kids and teens are getting exposed to secondhand smoke while riding in the car, rates of exposure are still high enough to warrant concern.
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February 2, 2012
Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthma
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma, than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest.
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February 1, 2012
Crackers recalled on egg allergens concerns
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January 31, 2012
U.S. experts want suicide risk warning on ADHD drug
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (Reuters) - Children who take a common drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should be warned about the risk of suicidal thoughts, U.S. pediatric health advisers said on Monday.
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January 30, 2012
Second exam important in child sex-abuse cases
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a child is thought to have been sexually abused, a second medical exam may be key to picking up injuries and sexually transmitted infections, a study published Monday finds.
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January 30, 2012
Carpooling parents don't always use booster seats
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents use booster seats inconsistently when carpooling with young kids, according to a new study.
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January 25, 2012
Kids' health predicts parents' future heart disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When children have high cholesterol or blood pressure, their parents may have increased risks of diabetes and heart disease down the road, a new study finds.
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January 25, 2012
U.S. hepatitis A vaccine rates vary widely
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although about 85 percent of kids in two U.S. states have had a complete set of hepatitis A vaccines, overall just three in 10 have had both shots, according to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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January 24, 2012
Kids seek tans, use less sunscreen as they age
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As kids go from elementary to junior high school ages, the desire to tan gets stronger while the habit of using sun protection gets tossed out the window, according to a survey that tracked kids' attitudes about the sun over three years.
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January 22, 2012
Anxiety, other disorders more common in autism
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Autism tends to go hand in hand with a variety of other mental and behavioral conditions in kids, suggests a new study that highlights the fuzzy nature of autism diagnoses themselves.
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January 20, 2012
Docs more likely to suspect abuse in poor kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a toddler has a broken bone, pediatricians may be more likely to suspect abuse if the family is lower-income, a new study finds.
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January 18, 2012
CDC finds "pseudo-outbreak" of whooping cough
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A cluster of suspected whooping cough cases in Colorado was actually most likely a "pseudo-outbreak," according to an investigation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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January 17, 2012
Lead poisoning common in Burmese refugee kids
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many Burmese refugee children bound for the U.S. may have dangerously high levels of lead in their blood, a new government study finds.
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January 17, 2012
Florida's Rexall recalls vitamins over shellfish fears
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Florida drugstore chain Rexall Inc is recalling softgel vitamins because their mislabeled bottles contain tablets made from crustacean shells, a potential allergen, the company said.
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January 15, 2012
Fewer kids being hospitalized for near-drowning
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Half as many kids are sent to the hospital after almost drowning than were two decades ago, according to a new study that suggests public health education campaigns about drowning risks may be working.
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January 12, 2012
Rip Roarin' Crab Soup recalled over allergy worries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blount Fine Foods is recalling some of its Rip Roarin' Crab Soup sold in 16-ounce cups because it contains undeclared milk, wheat and crab, the company said.
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January 11, 2012
Pool chlorine tied to lung damage in elite swimmers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Competitive swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in people with mild asthma, a new study has found.
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January 10, 2012
Most toddler vaccines not linked to blood disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although the MMR vaccine has been linked to a heightened risk of a rare blood disorder, other childhood vaccines do not appear to be, researchers reported Monday.
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January 5, 2012
Diabetes in pregnancy, poverty linked to ADHD
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born to poor mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes have an extra-high risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new study suggests.
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January 5, 2012
Rotavirus vaccine not tied to bowel problem: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns that rotavirus vaccines might raise infants' risk of blocked bowels, a new study finds that hospitalization rates for the intestinal complication didn't go up after vaccination became routine in the United States in 2007.
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January 5, 2012
Babies' sleep problems persist into toddler years
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Don't just assume a baby's sleep problems are normal and will soon pass, suggests a new study that finds babies with sleep issues are several times more likely to still have difficulties when they are toddlers compared to babies who sleep well.
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January 4, 2012
Study in monkeys raises hope for HIV vaccines
CHICAGO (Reuters) - An experimental vaccine helped protect monkeys from an especially deadly form of the AIDS virus, raising new hope for an effective vaccine in people, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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January 4, 2012
Daycare providers say kids are too inactive
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Potential playground hazards, a focus on classroom learning and boring play equipment have children spending too little time being physically active at daycare, according to a survey of staff members at child care centers in Ohio.
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January 3, 2012
Exercise linked to better performance in school
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who get more exercise also tend to do better in school, suggests a new analysis of past studies published this week.
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January 2, 2012
Shortage of ADHD drug Adderall seen in 2012
BOSTON (Reuters) - A U.S. shortage of Adderall, which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, shows little sign of easing as manufacturers struggle to get enough active ingredient to make the drug and demand climbs.
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January 2, 2012
Babies may be getting bigger, but questions remain
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The weights and lengths of babies born in southwestern Ohio have been growing in recent decades, a new study found, but no link to obesity later in childhood was seen.
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December 29, 2011
Winn-Dixie recalls green beans; may contain peanuts
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December 28, 2011
Parents show modest gains after smoking programs
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one out of every four parents with small children responds to interventions to help them quit smoking, which is slightly better than the one in five parents who would quit without any special help, according to a new study.
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December 28, 2011
Poor kids miss out on play time, pediatricians say
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children in poor urban neighborhoods need more chances for old-fashioned playtime in their daily lives, says a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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December 27, 2011
Teen obesity tied to poor mom-child relationship
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Toddlers who have poor relationships with their moms are more likely to pack on extra pounds as they grow up, a new U.S. study shows.
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December 27, 2011
Getting a cat ups allergy risk in adults
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While having a cat as a kid may protect against future allergies, getting one in adulthood nearly doubles the chances of developing an immune reaction to it -- the first step toward wheezing, sneezing and itchy eyes.
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December 25, 2011
Doctors split on vaccine strategy to shield babies
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A large group of U.S. doctors on Monday gave the green light for pediatricians to offer vaccines to close family members of babies who are too young to get shots themselves.
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December 23, 2011
Sirocco Enterprises recalls cocktail mix on allergy fears
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December 22, 2011
Very preterm boys less likely to survive than girls
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born extremely early have much better survival odds now than in years past -- but boys seem to be lagging behind girls, a new study finds.
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December 21, 2011
Decision sharing tied to lower cost for kids' care
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents who report having an increased involvement in making decisions about their children's medical treatment are more likely to see lower risks of their kids going to the emergency room or being hospitalized, according to a new study.
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December 21, 2011
Early help may improve preemies' behavior later
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving parents of newborn preemies some help right from the start may make a difference in their children's behavior by school age, a new study suggests.
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December 20, 2011
Lower asthma risk in chubby tots who slim down
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight preschoolers who keep the extra pounds have a heightened asthma risk at age seven, but the baby fat doesn't seem to matter for kids who slim down, a new study suggests.
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December 20, 2011
Kids with a "medical home" have fewer sick visits
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - So-called "medical homes" are usually thought to be helpful for families with special needs kids, but a new report suggests they might benefit all children.
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December 18, 2011
One-third of young US adults have been arrested
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Close to one in three teens and young adults get arrested by age 23, suggests a new study that finds more of them are being booked now than in the 1960s.
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December 14, 2011
Rice cakes recalled over undeclared egg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rhee Bros Inc is recalling eight-ounce packages of Assi brand Korean rice cakes because they contain undeclared egg, the Hanover, Maryland, company said on Wednesday.
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December 14, 2011
Facebook launches tool to report suicidal behavior
A study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine found that college students' Facebook pages might tip help determine which of them are at risk for alcoholism (see
http://reut.rs/n5Ulax Reuters Health story, October 3, 2011).
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December 12, 2011
Program cuts teen substance use, behavior problems
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A family-based program helped decrease rates of behavioral problems such as fighting and stealing, as well as drinking and drug use, among African American teens living in rural Georgia, in a new study.
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December 12, 2011
ADHD drugs do not up heart risks in adults: study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugs used to treat ADHD in adults do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said on Monday, lifting a cloud over the popular drugs used to improve attention and focus.
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December 12, 2011
Shire readies Europe for first dose of amphetamine
LONDON (Reuters) - Shire has treated a generation of American children who can't concentrate, using amphetamine-based stimulants. As recognition of the condition known as attention deficit disorder grows in Europe, it believes it can overcome skepticism about the treatment to sell it here too.
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December 8, 2011
Dating violence common among teens in the ER: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than half of teens and young adults treated at an inner-city emergency room said they had experienced dating violence, either as a victim or a perpetrator, in a new study.
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December 7, 2011
Headaches common in kids months after brain injury
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who have a concussion or other traumatic brain injury are more likely to develop headaches for up to a year afterward than children who have had a bodily injury, according to a new study.
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December 6, 2011
Definition of 'normal' aluminum in kids varies
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some parents want their children to be tested for aluminum, but there's no agreement on what "normal" levels of the metal are, a new study finds.
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December 6, 2011
Pandemic flu vaccine protected pregnant women
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The vaccine against the new 2009 flu strain offered high levels of protection for pregnant women and their babies, a new study from France suggests.