A 13-year-old autistic boy says he performed the Heimlich maneuver on a classmate at his New York City school after…
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Babies make predictions, too
In “The Adventure of Silver Blaze,” about a valuable racehorse that mysteriously disappears, Sherlock Holmes tells the hapless Detective Gregory…
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Michigan teen begins 57-mile walk with brother on back
A Michigan teenager who walked 40 miles with his brother on his back to raise awareness about cerebral palsy is…
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Alcohol risk to fetus is highest at end of 1st trimester
Any drinking during pregnancy increases the odds of fetal alcohol syndrome, but the risk to the fetus is highest if…
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Post-Sandy, tips for parents with anxious kids
Hurricane Sandy is scary enough for adults—but how do you explain it to a child? And how do you manage…
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Study: Drinking Soda May Cause Teen Violence
Teenagers who drink lots of soft drinks get into more fights and carry more weapons than their peers who drink…
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Treating juvenile fibromyalgia
No parent ever wants to see their child in pain, but families of children with juvenile fibromyalgia suffer every day.…
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A little exercise may help kids with ADHD focus
Twenty minutes of exercise may help kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) settle in to read or solve a math…
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Mom’s pregnancy weight may increase risk of autism, developmental disorders
A mother’s weight and metabolic conditions during pregnancy are not just potentially harmful to herself – new research suggests these…
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Study: Well-Child Visits Suffer From Time Squeeze
Longer well-child visits for babies and toddlers make for happier parents because doctors can fit in more advice and answer…
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