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• 1 in 4 Parents Won't Vaccinate Their Kids Against COVID-19: Poll

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• 1 in 5 Patients on Kidney Dialysis Say No to COVID-19 Vaccine: Study

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• 25 Million Kids Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021

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• 400-Year-Old Mummy Reveals a Nobleman's Child, Kept From the Sun

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• A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?

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• About 1 in 7 U.S. Kindergarten Kids Now Obese

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• Abuse in Childhood May Shorten Adult Lives: Study

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• ADHD: What Parents Need to Know

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• Adult 'Picky Eaters' on What Parents Did Right and Wrong

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• AI Might Accurately Spot Autism in Early Childhood

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• Air Pollution Can Harm Kids' Hearts for a Lifetime

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• Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study

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• Allergic Reactions to COVID Vaccines Are Rare, Resolved on Site: CDC

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• Allergists' Group Offers Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines

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• Allergists' Group Updates Guidelines on COVID-19 Vaccines

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• Almost 1 in Every 3 College-Age Americans Are Now Obese

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• Almost 47 Million Americans Already Infected With Coronavirus by Nov. 15: Study

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• Already Had COVID? You May Not Need 2nd Dose of Vaccine

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• Annual 'COVID-19 Season' May Be Here to Stay, Scientists Predict

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• Another Benefit to Asthma Control for Kids: Less Bullying

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• Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes

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• Another Study Finds Pfizer, Moderna Shots Effective Against COVID Variants

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• Another Study Finds Routine Vaccines Safe for Kids, Adults

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• Another Study Finds Vaccine Booster 'Neutralizes' Omicron

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• Antibiotics in Infancy May Weaken Response to Childhood Vaccines

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• Antibodies Fade a Few Weeks After Mild COVID-19, Study Finds

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• Antibodies to Early Strains of COVID May Not Fight New Variants: Study

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• As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk

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• As Teen, He Made News Opposing Anti-Vax Mom. Now, He's Urging COVID Shots for Youth

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• AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Good Results in Late Trials

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• Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play

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• Babies Produce Strong Immune Response to Ward Off COVID-19: Study

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• Babies, Toddlers Produce Stronger Immune Response to COVID Than Adults

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• Baby Boys 'Talk' More During First Year Compared to Girls

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• 'Baby Talk' Could Help Spot Infants With Autism

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• 'Baby Talk' Is Really Helping Baby Learn

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• Baby's Feeding Troubles Tied to Later Developmental Delays

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• Baby's Heart Rate Reflects Mom's Mental Health

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• Baby's Immune System Is Tougher Than You Think

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• Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma

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• Being Born Even a Bit Early Might Hamper Child's Development

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• Better School Lunches Blunt U.S. Kids' Weight Gain

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• Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids

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• Biden Administration Presses Schools to Provide COVID Shots to Kids

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• Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water

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• Biden Outlines Measures to Fight Omicron, Pleads With Americans to Get Vaccinated

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• Biden Says He Will Release All Vaccine Doses After Taking Office

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• Biden to Address Nation Tuesday on Omicron Response, Outlook

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• Biden to Fight Omicron With 500 Million Free COVID Tests, Military Aid to Hospitals

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• Big Rise in Suicide Attempts by U.S. Teen Girls During Pandemic

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• Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual

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• Bivalent COVID Boosters Offer No Extra Protection, Studies Suggest

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• Booster Shots Prompt Stronger, Longer Protection Than Original Shots: Study

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• Boosters: What You Need to Know

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• Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully

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• Brain Imaging Shows How Young Kids Learn Quicker Than Grownups

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• Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses

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• Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term

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• Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids

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• Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive

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• Bringing the Forest to Kids' Daycare May Boost Young Immune Systems

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• Cases of Children's Severe COVID-Linked Illness Were Worse in Second Wave

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• CDC Advisors to Discuss 3rd COVID Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised

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• CDC Panel Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Kids

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• CDC Pushes Hard on Vaccination for Pregnant Women in New Advisory

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• Child Cancers Are Rare, But Here Are Signs to Look For

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• Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect

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• Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic

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• Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills

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• Children Use Both Sides of the Brain to Understand Language

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• Chinese COVID Vaccine Appears Safe, Effective

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• Chinese COVID Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial

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• Clues to Why COVID-19 Hits Men Harder Than Women

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• Common Immune Drug Methotrexate May Hamper Response to COVID-19 Vaccine

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• Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development

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• Communities of Color Struggling to Get Vaccines to Those in Need

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• Coronavirus Antibodies Appear to Stop Reinfection for Months

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• Coronavirus Immunity Might Last at Least 6 Months

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• 'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later

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• Could a COVID Infection Help You Ward Off the Common Cold?

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• Could a Single Dose of the HPV Vaccine Be Enough?

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• Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?

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• Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?

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• Could Americans Get to COVID Herd Immunity by Late Spring?

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• Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?

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• Could COVID Be Eradicated Someday? Maybe, Experts Say

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• Could Diphtheria Become Resistant to Vaccines?

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• Could Exposure to Lead Early in Life Raise Odds for Criminality Later?

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• Could Going Vegetarian Lower Kids' Asthma Risk?

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• Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?

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• Could Obesity Blunt the Response to the COVID Vaccine?

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• Could the MMR Vaccine Help Prevent COVID-19? New Trial May Tell

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• Could the TB Vaccine Help Prevent COVID-19?

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• Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns

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• Could Umbilical Cord Blood Help Ease Autism?

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• Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?

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• Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs

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• Court Temporarily Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Big Businesses

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• COVID Antibodies From Vaccination Are Almost 3 Times Higher Than From Infection

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• COVID Antibodies Stable 7 Months After Infection: Study

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• COVID Boosters Raise Antibody Levels by 85% in Nursing Home Residents

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• COVID Breakthrough Infections More Likely in People Living With HIV

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• COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study

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• COVID Infection Raises a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes by 72%

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• COVID Protection Wanes After 2 Doses of Pfizer Vaccine: Study

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• COVID Shots' Effect Fades, But Boosters Bring Protection Back: Study

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• COVID Vaccine Reaction Can Mimic Breast Cancer Symptoms, But Doctors Say 'Don't Panic'

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• COVID Vaccine Won't Reach All the World's People Until 2022: Study

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• COVID Vaccines Offer Good Protection for People Living With HIV

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• COVID Vaccines Offer Only Some Protection for People Battling Myeloma

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• COVID Vaccines Safe for Organ Transplant Recipients: Study

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• COVID-19 Immunity Might Last at Least 8 Months: Study

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• COVID-19 Is Tougher on Older Men, and Scientists May Now Know Why

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• COVID-19 Vaccines Boost Antibodies, Even in People With Weak Immune Systems

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• COVID-19 Vaccines: Experts Answer Your Questions

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• C-Section Babies Miss Out on Mom's 'Microbiome,' But Treatment Can Change That

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• Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It

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• Data Doesn't Support Need for COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: Experts

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• Dealing With a Picky Eater: 5 Tips for Parents

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• Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens

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• Debunking Social Media Myth, Study Finds COVID Vaccine Won't Harm Placenta

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• Defenses Down: COVID Antibodies in Nose Decline First

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• Delta Variant Has Americans' Stress Levels Rising Again: Poll

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• Depressed Teens May Struggle in School

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• Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy

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• Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Raise Lifelong Heart Risks for Children

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• Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Eye Issues in Kids

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• Dialysis Patients Have Weaker Response to COVID Vaccine: Study

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• Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?

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• Dirty Air in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Obesity Risk

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• Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?

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• Do C-Section Babies Become Heavier Adults?

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• Do Genes Doom Some Kids to Obesity? Probably Not, Study Finds

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• Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not

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• Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?

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• Do You 'Wolf Down' Your Food? Speedy Eaters May Pack on More Pounds

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• Does Parents' Nagging Kids About Screen Time Even Matter?

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• Does Prior Omicron Infection Shield Against Future Infection? Maybe Not

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• Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age

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• Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?

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• Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?

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• Dogs and Kids Are 'In Sync,' Study Shows

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• Don't Believe Vaccine Myths

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• Drug Might Help Slow Nearsightedness in Kids

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• Drug Shows Promise Against Rare Condition That Stunts Kids' Growth

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• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriages May Be Upping Cancer Rates Decades Later

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• Early High School Start Times May Hurt Attendance

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• Early Results Show Moderna's COVID Vaccine Safe, Effective in Older People

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• Early School Sports Reduce ADHD Symptoms Years Later for Girls

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• Early-Life Day Care Tied to Worsening Behavior in Kids

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• Easy Steps to Get Your Child Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine

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• EPA to Require Removal of All Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System

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• Even 1 Dose of Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID Vaccines Offer Good Protection for People Over 80

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• Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure

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• Even Delta Variant Can't Evade Vaccine-Linked Antibodies: Study

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• Even for Preschoolers, Healthier Hearts May Mean Healthier Brains

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• Even in a Pandemic, Child Vision Tests Are Crucial

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• Even When Undergoing Treatment, People With MS Gain From COVID Vaccines

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• Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns

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• Experimental Vaccines Shield Monkeys From Coronavirus

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• Exposure to Zika Virus in Womb Might Alter Kids' Development

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• Eye-Tracking Device Could Be More Accurate Test for Autism in Toddlers

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• Facebook Posts Big Drivers in Vaccine Resistance, Study Finds

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• Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency

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• FDA Approves Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids 5-11

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• FDA Delays Decision on Moderna COVID Vaccine for Younger Teens

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• FDA OKs Bivalent COVID Boosters for Kids 6 Months and Older

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• FDA Panel Backs First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants

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• FDA Panel to Vote on First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants

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• Fear Keeps Some Cancer Patients From Getting COVID Vaccine

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• Fertility Treatments Might Affect Kids' Growth, But Not for Long

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• Fetal Surgery Is Changing Lives for Kids With Spina Bifida

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• Few Symptoms After Your COVID Shot? Don't Worry, You Still Got Immune Boost

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• Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study

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• Fewer Painful Procedures Could Help Preemies' Brain Development: Study

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• Fiber: It's Important to Your Child's Diet, Too

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• First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb

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• Flu Shot Could Be a Lifesaver for Folks With Chronic Ills

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• Flu Shots for Kids Protect Everybody, Study Shows

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• For Kids Afraid of Needles, These Tips May Help Ease COVID Shots

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• For Maximum Effectiveness, De-Stress and Get Healthy Before Your COVID Shot

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• For Preemie Babies, Preschool Plus Parenting Can Spell Academic Success

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• For Pregnant Women and Their Newborns, COVID Vaccine Offers Better Protection Than Prior Infection

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• For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading

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• Forget Grandma: Today's Parents Turn to Social Media for Advice, Poll Finds

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• Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains

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• Frustrations Mount for U.S. Seniors Seeking Access to COVID Vaccines

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• Future of 'Artificial Wombs' for Human Preemies to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors

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• Gene Therapy May Reverse Hurler Syndrome, a Rare and Severe Illness in Kids

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• Gene-Based Embryo Selection: Are 'Designer Babies' on the Horizon?

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• Genes Could Raise COVID Risks for People With Down Syndrome

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• Genetics Might Explain Some Cases of Cerebral Palsy

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• Getting the COVID Vaccine? A Good Night's Sleep Will Help

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• Getting Your First COVID Shot Can Boost Mental Health: Study

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• Got a Vaccine-Skeptical Relative? Here's How to Talk to Them

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• Got Your COVID Vaccine? Don't Stop Being Cautious, Experts Say

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• Grandmother's Brain In Sync With Her Grandkids': Study

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• Growing Up Poor May Rewire a Child's Brain: Study

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• Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age

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• Had COVID? Getting Vaccinated Strengthens Your Antibodies to New Variants

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• Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression

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• Half of U.S. Parents of Teens Got Their Child Vaccinated, But Uptake Slows

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• Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

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• 'Harsh' Parenting Can Bring Mental Health Harms to Kids: Study

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• Health Care After COVID: The Rise of Telemedicine

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• Health Care Workers More Likely to Catch COVID at Home, Not Workplace

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• Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study

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• Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60

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• High Curiosity in Infancy Carries Through to Toddler Years

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• How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm

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• How Immune System Fights COVID-19 May Be Key to Vaccine Success

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• How Many Days Do COVID Antibodies Stick Around?

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• How the Delta Variant Is Changing the U.S. Forecast for COVID-19

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• How Worried Should the World Be About Bird Flu in Humans?

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• How Your Kid's Education Could Make You Healthier

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• How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep

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• HPV Vaccination When Young Cuts Cervical Cancer Risk by 87%

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• HPV Vaccine Is Reducing Cervical Cancers in Teens, Young Women

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• If a Child's Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss

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• If You Already Had COVID, Do You Need the COVID Vaccine?

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• If You've Had COVID, One Vaccine Jab Will Do: Study

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• Immune System May 'Remember' Infections From Previous Coronaviruses

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• Immune System T-Cells Can Still Fight COVID Variants, But for How Long?

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• In a First, COVID Vaccine Is Added to Adult Immunization Schedule

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• In Cancer Patients, COVID Vaccine Immunity at 6 Months Is Similar to General Population

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• In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder

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• In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids

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• 'Income Inequality' Could Be Dragging Down Math Skills in U.S. Kids

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• Inhaled COVID Vaccine Shows Promise in Animal Trials

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• Interferon Shot Might Keep COVID-19 Patients Out of the Hospital

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• Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study

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• Is a Combo COVID/Flu Shot on the Way?

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• Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?

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• Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?

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• Is the Mumps Vaccine Becoming Less Effective?

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• Is the Pandemic Affecting Newborns' Brains?

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• Is the War Against COVID Variants Won in the Nose?

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• Is Your 18-Year-Old Really 'Mature'? New Brain Study Has Answers

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• Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips

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• Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change

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• It's Tough to Change the Minds of 'Vaccine-Hesitant' Parents, Study Finds

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• I've Already Had COVID-19, Do I Need the Vaccine?

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• Just 2 Kids Worldwide Are Known to Have This Rare Genetic Disease. Their Parents United for a Cure

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• Key to Good Sleep for Toddlers Starts in Infancy

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• Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study

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• Kids Born by C-Section May Have Weaker Response to Vaccines

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• Kids Born Premature Lag in Elementary School, But Most Catch Up Later

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• Kids Born Through Fertility Treatments Have No Higher Cancer Risk

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• Kids Conceived Via IVF Have No Higher Risk of Heart Issues

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• Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study

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• Kids' Robust Immune Systems May Shield Them From COVID-19: Study

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• Kids Who Got Flu Shot Had Milder COVID Symptoms: Study

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• Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study

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• Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades

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• Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant May Be at Higher Risk for Developmental Delays

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• Kids With Autism Have Unique Gut 'Microbiomes'

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• Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues

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• Kids With Nonverbal Autism May Still Understand Much Spoken Language

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• Know Your Boundaries: Tips to Teach Kids About Body Safety

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• Knowing Someone Who's Been Ill or Died of COVID Pushes Folks to Get Vaccine: Study

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• Lead Exposure Harms Kids in Many Ways

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• Lead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores

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• Leaded Gas, Banned Decades Ago, Might Still Harm People Today

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• Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse

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• Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: Study

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• Like Flu, COVID-19 May Turn Out to Be Seasonal

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• Lonely Childhoods Make Adult Drinking Problems More Likely

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• Long, Regular Sleep Key to Kindergarten Success

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• Longer Breastfeeding in Infancy, Better School Grades for Kids?

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• Long-Lasting Immunity Seems to Follow Serious COVID Cases

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• Look Out for the Early Signs of Autism

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• Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later

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• Low Risk of Mom Passing COVID to Newborn

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• Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Higher Odds for Severe COVID

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• Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain

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• Lupus Drug Prevents Low Heartbeat in High-Risk Newborns: Study

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• Major Medical Groups Urge Americans to Get COVID Vaccine

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• Mandates, Not Recommendations, Work Best to Get Folks Vaccinated: Study

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• Many Americans Take Meds That Weaken COVID Vaccine Response

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• Many Overweight Kids Already Have Hardened Arteries, Diabetes

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• Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll

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• Many U.S. Parents Avoid Vaccine Talks With Child's Doctor

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• Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy

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• Masks Don't Mask Others' Emotions for Kids

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• Mastering the Violin Won't Help Your Child Master Math: Study

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• Measuring Up: Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Height

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• Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years

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• Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism

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• Mix n' Match COVID Vaccine Strategy Works Well: Study

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• Moderna COVID Vaccine Can Sometimes Trigger Delayed Skin Reactions

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• Moderna COVID Vaccine Offers Protection for at Least 6 Months: Study

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• Moderna Says Its Booster Protects Well Against Omicron

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• Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later

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• Mom's Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids

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• Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development

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• Mom's Heart Health While Pregnant Could Influence Her Child's Health for Years

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• More Clues to Why Kids Have Much Milder COVID-19

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• More Evidence COVID Vaccine Offers Good Protection for Most Cancer Patients

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• More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm

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• More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought

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• More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development

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• More Than 1 in 3 U.S. Pediatricians Dismiss Vaccine-Refusing Families

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• Most Americans Oppose COVID Vaccine Mandates: Survey

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• Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise

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• Most IVF Babies Grow Up to Be Mentally Healthy Adults, Study Shows

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• Most Older Adults Plan to Travel Soon, With Precautions: Poll

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• Most Parents Clueless About Overuse Dangers to Young Pitchers

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• Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll

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• Music Classes Strike a Chord in Kids' Brain Development: Study

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• Nap at Preschool May Boost Tots' Learning

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• Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Children Has a Developmental Disability: CDC

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• Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Hospital Personnel Still Unvaccinated

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• Nearly 10% of Younger Kids Have Gotten First COVID Vaccine Dose

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• Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6

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• Nearly 900,000 U.S. Kids Under 12 Have Gotten Their First COVID Shot

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• Nearly All Americans Who Got First COVID Shot Are Are Getting Their Second

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• Neighborhood Gun Violence Means Worse Mental Health for Kids

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• Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study

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• New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism

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• New Clues to Treating a Disease That Prevents Children From Swallowing, Eating

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• New Coronavirus Variant Out of Brazil Now in 5 U.S. States

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• New First Look at the Tiniest Babies' Lungs

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• New Polio Vaccine Promising in Early Test

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• New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism

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• New Syndrome May Be Affecting Babies Exposed to Fentanyl

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• New Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around

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• Newborns' 'Random' Body Movements Are Helping Them Learn

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• NIH Halts Trial of Convalescent Plasma for Mild COVID-19

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• NIH Starts Trial Looking at Rare Allergic Reactions to COVID Vaccines

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• No Health Issues for Babies Born to Women Who Had COVID in Pregnancy

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• No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children

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• No Side Effects From Your COVID Vaccine? Don't Worry, It's Still Working

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• No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development

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• Not All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs

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• Not the Flu: COVID Death Risk Is 3.5 Times That of Influenza

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• Nowhere Safe to Play: 'Play Deserts' Keep Kids from Fun Physical Activity

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• Obesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea

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• Obesity Could Raise Odds for 'Long-Haul' COVID Symptoms

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• Omicron Cases Pass U.S. Peak Seen With Delta, But With Fewer Hospitalizations

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• Omicron Resists Pfizer Vaccine But Causes Less Severe Disease: Study

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• One Attitude Keeps Many From COVID Vaccine, Study Shows

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• One Dose of Pfizer Vaccine May Be Enough for Folks Who've Had COVID

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• One Dose to Many, Or Two Doses to Fewer? Experts Explain U.S. Vaccine Rollout

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• One Form of Fertility Treatment May Raise Long-Term Cancer Risk in Offspring

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• One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime

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• Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It

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• Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood

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• Pandemic Can Overwhelm Those With Autism

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• Pandemic Caused Rise in Telemedicine Visits for Kids, But Will the Trend Continue?

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• Pandemic Didn't Lower Parents' Trust in Childhood Vaccines

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• Pandemic Especially Tough on Kids With ADHD

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• Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide

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• Pandemic Has Greatly Diminished Services for Kids, Adults With Autism

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• Pandemic Lockdown Increases Child Abuse Risk

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• Pandemic Lockdowns May Have Slowed Babies' Communication Skills

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• Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids

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• Pandemic to Endemic: Is a New Normal Near?

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• Parents' Age Key to Whether Kids Get Vaccinated Against COVID, Study Finds

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• Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism

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• Parent's Skin-to-Skin Hug Does Ease a Baby's Pain, Brain Study Suggests

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• Parents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic

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• Parents, Don't Worry if Baby's Sleep Is Erratic

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• Pediatricians' Group Says School Is Priority, With Proper Safety Measures

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• Pediatricians' Group Warns Against Keto Diet for Kids With Diabetes

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• Pediatricians Offer Advice on Keeping Trick-or-Treaters Safe

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• Pentagon Says Troops Must Start Lining Up Now for COVID Shots

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• People Mount Strong Immune Responses to Coronavirus, Boding Well for a Vaccine

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• Pesticide Harmed Children's Brains: Lawsuits

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• Pets Could Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids

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• PFAS Chemicals Tied to Later Puberty in Girls

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• Pfizer Shot May Help Fight COVID Variants in People Previously Infected

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• Pfizer Vaccine Disappoints in Kids Ages 2 to 5

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• Pfizer Vaccine Is 90% Effective 3 Weeks After First Shot, Early Study Shows

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• Pfizer/Moderna Vaccine Protection: 64% at First Dose, 94% at Second

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• Pharmacy Chains Ready to Supply COVID-19 Vaccines to Americans

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• Poll Reveals Who's Most Vaccine-Hesitant in America and Why

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• Poll Shows Parents Torn When Teens Enter the Workforce

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• Pot Use by Pregnant Women Rose During Pandemic: Study

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• Pot Use in Pregnancy Could Mean Sleepless Kids

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• Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus

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• Pot Use While Pregnant Tied to Higher Odds for Autism in Kids

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• Pregnancy, Delivery Safe for Women Born With Heart Defects

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• Pregnant Women Show No Worse Symptoms After COVID Vaccines

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• Premature Birth Tied to Higher Risk for ADHD

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• Premature Delivery Raises Odds for Cerebral Palsy

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• Preterm Birth Tied to Lower IQs, Poorer School Grades

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• Prior COVID Infection Brings Strong, Long-Lasting Immunity: Study

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• Prior COVID Infection May Shield You From Another for at Least 10 Months

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• Prior COVID Won't Shield Kids From Omicron, But Vaccine Might

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• Program Aims to Get Lifesaving Drugs to Kids With Cancer in Poorer Countries

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• Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media

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• Race, Income Keeps Many Families From Letting Kids Play Sports

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• Rare 'Breakthrough' COVID Infections in Vaccinated Are Milder: Study

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• Reading Aloud to Your Kids Might Make Them Smarter

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• Reading With Your Toddler? Books May Beat Screens

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• Real-World Data Confirms Pfizer Vaccine Safe for Kids Ages 5-11

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• Real-World Study Shows Power of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines to Prevent COVID

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• Regular Exercise Can Help Shield You From Severe COVID

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• Remote Learning Hurt High School Students Academically, Emotionally

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• Report Finds World Ill-Prepared for Next Pandemic

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• School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep

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• Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms

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• Secret Weapon: Why the 2nd Dose of Pfizer Vaccine Is So Crucial

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• Segregation Has Close Ties With Lead Poisoning in Black American Kids

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• Seizures After Vaccination Don't Affect Kids' Development: Study

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• Severe Obesity Could Mean Faster Decline of Immunity From COVID Shot

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• Sex of Fetus May Matter When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy

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• Should You Take a Painkiller Before Your COVID Vaccine?

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• Six Months Later, Most Wuhan COVID Survivors Still Have Health Issues

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• Skipping COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Brings Big Risks to Mothers, Babies

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• Sleep Builds the Brain in the Early Years, Then Maintains It

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• Snuggling With Dad: Fathers' Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive

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• Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll

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• Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids

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• Some Myeloma Patients Get No Protection From COVID-19 Vaccines

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• Some Republicans Calling for 'Natural Immunity' Exception to COVID Vaccines

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• Some Schools Respond to Child Obesity by Focusing on Water

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• Spanish Spoken at Home? It Won't Slow Youngsters Learning English: Study

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• Spending on Kids' Mental Health Keeps Rising

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• Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring

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• Spit Test: Saliva Alerts Babies to Close Relationships

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• State Anti-Poverty Programs Help Kids' Brains Stay Healthy

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• State Spending on Poverty Really Pays Off for Kids: Study

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• Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study

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• Step Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids

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• Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working

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• Study Bolsters Effectiveness of 'Guided Play' for Learning

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• Study Gives Hope for 'Dream' Vaccine Against All COVID Variants

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• Study Offers Best Evidence Yet That Intervening Early Helps Curb Autism

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• Study Shows Young COVID Survivors Can Get Reinfected

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• Study Spots Key Factor in Kids' Friendships

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• Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums

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• Survey Finds U.S. Parents Split on COVID Vaccination for Kids Under 12

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• Talking to Your Toddler Could Bring Real Benefits to Their Brain

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• Talks With Doctors May Be Key to Vaccine Acceptance: Study

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• Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice

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• Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults

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• Teens: You Got Your COVID Vaccine, What Now?

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• Telehealth: Tips for Helping Kids With Autism Take Part

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• Texas Mother Transmitted COVID-19 to Unborn Baby: Study

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• THC From Pot Lingers in Breast Milk for Weeks: Study

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• The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism

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• The More Words Your Preschooler Knows, the Better They Do in Class

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• Therapeutic Vaccine Is Keeping Melanoma in Remission 4 Years On

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• There Are Many Good Reasons for Kids to Get the COVID Vaccine

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• There's a Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables

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• Third Vaccine Dose Can Help Shield Transplant Patients From COVID

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• Three New Studies Suggest Omicron Triggers Milder Illness Than Delta

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• Three-Fifths of World's People May Have Been Exposed to COVID

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• Tight Blood Sugar Control Boosts Brain Power of Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Study

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• Time Spent in Day Care Won't Harm Child's Development

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• Time Spent in Nature Boosts Kids' Well-Being

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• Tips to Food-Fueling Your Active Vegan Child

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• Toddlers' Attention to 'Motherese' Could Give Clues to Autism

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• Toddlers Nap a Lot - and Then They Don't. New Research Uncovers Why

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• Tonsillectomies Can Be Tougher for Kids With Developmental Delays

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• Too Few Kids Are Getting Regular Eye Tests, and Insurance Is Key

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• Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study

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• Too Soon to Tell if Omicron Will End Pandemic: Fauci

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• Top Federal Health Officials Ask White House to Scale Back on COVID Boosters

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• Tough Childhoods Are Tough on Adult Hearts: Study

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• Treating Teachers' Depression Could Boost Young Students' Grades: Study

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• Trial Begins of Nasal Vaccine for Alzheimer's Disease

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• Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds

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• T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby

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• Two Out of Three California Prison Inmates Said Yes to COVID Vaccine

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• Two Vaccines May Soon Shield Seniors Against RSV

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• Two-Thirds of Parents of Kids Ages 5-11 Plan to Get Them Vaccinated Against COVID: Poll

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• Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Have to Hold Kids Back in School

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• Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Is Especially Unhealthy: Study

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• U.S. COVID Outlook Shows Big Improvement by July

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• U.S. Flu Vaccinations Hit New Record High This Season

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• U.S. HPV Vaccination Rates Rising, Even Among Boys

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• U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services

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• U.S. Schools Can Reopen, With Safeguards in Place: CDC

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• U.S. States With Tighter Access to Welfare Payments Have More Kids in Foster Care

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• U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit

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• U.S. to Lift Travel Restrictions for Southern African Countries

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• Underarm Lump After COVID Shot Is Likely Lymph Swelling, Not Breast Cancer, Experts Say

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• Use Facebook a Lot? You're More Likely to Be Unvaccinated

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• Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents

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• Vaccinated Have 1 in 13,000 Chance of Breakthrough Case Needing Hospitalization

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• Vaccinated Moms' Breast Milk Could Protect Baby From COVID

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• Vaccinating Oldest First for COVID Saves the Most Lives: Study

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• Vaccinations for Kids Will Be in Full Swing by Nov. 8, White House Says

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• Vaccine Rollout Could Have Americans Back to Normalcy by Summer, Expert Says

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• Vaccines Saved 37 Million Lives, Mostly Children, Over Past Two Decades

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• Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study

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• Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile

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• Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?

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• Want Your Child to Have Empathy? Stay Close

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• Wealthier Parents More Likely to Get COVID Vaccines for Young Kids: Poll

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• Weight Loss in Childhood May Protect Boys Against Future Infertility

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• Weight Loss Surgery a Good Option for Severely Obese Kids: Study

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• Were Cancer Patients Neglected in U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout?

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• We've Been Here Before: How Polio Vaccine Rollout Saved Millions of Young Lives

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• What Drives Preschoolers' Curiosity to Learn?

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• What Happened to the Flu This Year?

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• What Is 'Authoritarian Parenting'?

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• What Is 'Permissive Parenting'?

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• What Time You Get Your COVID Shot Might Affect Immune Response

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• What Will COVID-19 Look Like Years From Now?

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• What Will Summer Camp Look Like This Year?

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• What You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine

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• Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk

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• What's Behind Unexplained Epilepsy in Kids? A Gene Test May Tell

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• When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?

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• When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise

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• When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices

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• When Will Kids Get the COVID Vaccines?

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• WHO Approves First Malaria Vaccine, a Lifesaver for Children Worldwide

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• Who Gets a Flu Shot? Having a Doctor Is Key

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• WHO Says Worst of Pandemic Could Ease This Year if Vaccine Inequities Erased

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• Why a Newborn's First Breath Is So Important

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• Why Are Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Health Issues Not Getting Treatment?

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• Why Are More U.S. Babies Being Born With Syphilis?

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• Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?

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• Why Don't People Have Memories of Their Infancy?

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• Why Handwriting Still Beats Typing, Videos at Helping Folks Learn

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• Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy

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• Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea

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• Why Your 2nd Dose of COVID Vaccine Is Likely to Feel Worse

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• Will People Really Need a Yearly COVID Booster Vaccine?

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• With Holidays Ahead, COVID Boosters a Must for People With Weak Immune Systems

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• Worse COVID Illness May Mean Stronger Immune Protection After

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• Yes, Kids Ward Off COVID More Easily. But Their Immune System Pays a Price

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• You Think You Had COVID Before: Are You Really Immune Now?

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• Young Kids, Adults Use Same Brain Areas to Solve Tough Problems

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• Young People Recover Quickly From Rare Heart Side Effect of COVID Vaccine

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• Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade

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• Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think

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• Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight

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• You've Had Your COVID Vaccine: Here's What to Expect After

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• You've Had Your Vaccine, What Can You Safely Do Now?

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• Zika May Have Damaged More Infants' Brains Than Expected

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• Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays

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