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• ADHD Meds Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble

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• Could Exercise in Pregnancy Boost Baby's Health, Too?

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• Foods That Can Lead to Obesity in Kids

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• Health Tip: Get Your Child to School on Time

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• Health Tip: Keep Toys Simple

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• Health Tip: Talk to Your Baby

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• More Active Lupus Linked to Childhood Events

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• More Women Using Pot During Pregnancy, Despite Potential Harms to Baby

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• Opioid Use in Pregnancy Tied to Severe Birth Defects

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• Pesticides Tied to Autism Risk in Kids

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• Setting Preschoolers on an Active Path

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• Strict Blood Pressure Limits for Kids Tied to Heart Health Later

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• Too Much Screen Time a Damper on Child's Development

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• Too Much Screen Time May Be Stunting Toddlers' Brains

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