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Study finds racial disparity in appendicitis treatment among children
A study published online in the September edition of the journal JAMA Pediatrics suggests physicians are less likely to prescribe…
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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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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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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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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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Kids seek tans, use less sunscreen as they age, survey says
As kids go from elementary to junior high school ages, the desire to tan gets stronger while the habit of…
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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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