You & Your Family
08
Sep
2011
Overweight and obesity in African-American women increases their risk of death, especially from heart disease, according to a new study. ...
02
Sep
2011
Children who have a hard time passing up one cookie now with the promise of more later will probably have just as hard a time resisting temptation as adults, according to a new study. ...
02
Sep
2011
Two U.S. kids -- an Indiana boy and a Pennsylvania girl -- are the first human cases of a new swine flu bug. ...
02
Sep
2011
Stanford University researchers say they have identified key differences in the brain gray matter of children with and without autism, which could potentially prove useful in the diagnosis and treatment of the developmental disorder. ...
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Aug
2011
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WebMD Health -
WebMD provides tips for things you can do now to help lower your bad cholesterol levels. From diet to medications, find the first steps here. ...
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Aug
2011
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WebMD Health -
WebMD discusses the impact of stress, bullying, and discrimination on teens who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT). ...
26
Aug
2011
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WebMD Health -
Experts say the fight against childhood obesity should have a new focus: day care. Studies show that about 82% of American children under age 6 are in child care outside the home while their parents work.
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Aug
2011
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MomDoc -
Drs. Goodman & Partridge, OB/GYN has recently banned latex in their six outpatient offices in an effort to provide an even more comfortable healthcare experience. Studies have shown that many people are allergic to latex which can lead to serious complications. Latex is originally formed from the sap of rubber…
22
Aug
2011
A walking school bus isn't yellow, burns no gas, and is fueled by human energy. The "wheels" on this "bus" go round and round when small groups of children pedal their bikes or walk to school as adults supervise them along the route. ...
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Aug
2011
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P & G -
Playing sports can be a big part of a child's development, and teaching good sportsmanship is one of the most important gifts parents can give their children. Good sportsmanship involves more than not cheating, yelling or lashing out; it's about showing positive self-esteem, learning from adversity and winning even when…
12
Aug
2011
Face transplants are in the news now that a woman mauled by a chimp underwent the procedure. WebMD explains what a face transplant is and what happens before, during, and after surgery. ...
12
Aug
2011
Paper money may contain trace levels of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in some plastics and other consumer products, a study shows. ...
