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Children and Parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy.
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Make holidays safe for kids Have a safe holiday with these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Cholesterol screening recommended for all kids New guidelines call for first checking cholesterol levels when a child is between 9 and 11 years old. Repeat testing is then advised between ages 17 and 21 years.
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Swallowed magnets pose serious risk for kids When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other internally and result in serious injuries, like small holes in the stomach and intestines, intestinal blockage, blood poisoning, and even death.
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Beware products claiming to prevent SIDS “These products are absolutely not necessary, and they can be very dangerous,” said Susan Cummins, MD, chief pediatric medical officer in FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
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Boys should get HPV vaccine, government committee says An advisory committee has recommended that the government call for all 11- to 12-year-old boys to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Health News Recent research findings and health updates.
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Online tool helps consumers learn about cancer-fighting foods Along with highlighting the most current scientific research on the potential of some foods to protect against cancer, the tool provides recipes featuring each food and practical tips for selecting, storing and cooking it.
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Most people get too much salt, study finds Even people who have health conditions, such as high blood pressure, that require a low-sodium diet are getting too much salt, according to a government report.
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Prescription painkiller overdoses on the rise Overdoses from prescription painkillers have reached epidemic levels, with more than 40 people dying every day, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Moderate alcohol use linked to digestive trouble Even moderate drinkers are at risk for a condition that causes gastrointestinal problems such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea.
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Boys should get HPV vaccine, government committee says An advisory committee has recommended that the government call for all 11- to 12-year-old boys to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV).
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