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New Guidelines Double Amount Of Recommended Vitamin D For Young
The American Academy of
Pediatrics is doubling the
amount of vitamin D it
recommends for infants,
children and adolescents.
The new clinical report,
... > full story
On The Trail Of A Targeted Therapy For Blood Cancers
Researchers are examining a
family of blood proteins
that they hope holds a key
to decreasing the toxic
effects of chemotherapy in
children and adults. Their
... > full story
Psychologists Show Experience May Be The Best Teacher For Infants
There's a lot of truth in
the old proverb "experience
is the best teacher," and
apparently it even applies
to 10-month-old infants. ... > full story
Anti-cancer Drug Prevents, Reverses Cardiovascular Damage In Mouse Model Of Premature Aging Disorder
An experimental anti-cancer
drug can prevent -- and even
reverse -- potentially fatal
cardiovascular damage in a
mouse model of progeria, a ... > full story
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Wheezing And Asthma In Young Children
October 13, 2008 — The diagnosis of asthma in a young child may well be more challenging to pediatricians than previously appreciated, according to a review of research and clinical experience ... > full story -
One Hour Of Moderate Daily Exercise Insufficient To Curb Childhood Obesity, Experts Argue
October 13, 2008 — One hour of moderate exercise a day recommended to children from health experts may not be enough to tackle the rising problem of childhood ... > full story -
Parents Foster Significant Misperceptions Of Children's Weight
October 13, 2008 — Results of a survey have revealed that many parents do not accurately perceive their children as overweight or at risk for adulthood obesity. Obesity in the United States is often accompanied by an ... > full story -
Best Treatment Determined For Childhood Eye Problem, Study Suggests
October 13, 2008 — A nine-site study has helped determine the best of three currently-used treatments for convergence insufficiency in children. Convergence refers to the natural ability of the eyes to focus and align ... > full story -
Noxious Gas Stove Emissions Worse Asthma Symptoms In Young Children
October 13, 2008 — Scientists report that high levels of a noxious gas from stoves can be added to the list of indoor pollutants that aggravate asthma symptoms of inner-city children, especially ... > full story -
Obese Teenagers Face Higher Metabolic Syndrome Risk In South America Than Europe
October 13, 2008 — Obese teenagers are much more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome - which can lead to heart disease -- if they live in Brazil than Italy, according to a new ... > full story -
Important Clue To Learning Deficit In Children With Autism
October 12, 2008 — An important clue to why children with autism spectrum disorders have trouble imitating others has been discovered: they spend less time looking at the faces of people who are modeling new ... > full story -
Religiosity Curbs Teen Marijuana Use By Half, National Study Finds
October 12, 2008 — While many congregations of different faiths preach against drug abuse, it has been unclear whether a youth's religious involvement has any effect on his risk of drug abuse. Now a new national study ... > full story -
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New Light On Link Between Snoring And Cognitive Deficits In Children
October 10, 2008 — About two-thirds of children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) -- snoring or obstructive sleep apnea -- have some degree of cognitive deficit, but the severity of the cognitive deficit has been ... > full story -
How Effective Are Probiotics In Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
October 10, 2008 — Several new studies highlight the safety and efficacy of probiotics in improving symptoms and normalizing bowel movement frequency in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea related to ... > full story
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