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Kids who have puppies or ponies may have lower asthma risk
Babies exposed to dogs and farm animals may be less likely to develop asthma by the age six, a Swedish…
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Children with disruptive behavior disorders may respond best to therapy when their parents participate, too, a research review suggests. These…
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Cancer survivor clinics linked to fewer emergency room visits
Specialized clinics for childhood cancer survivors may help reduce the odds these patients will need emergency medical care as adults,…
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Rare identical triplet boys born in New York
A Long Island, New York, family welcomed the newest additions to their family in July: identical triplets, a 1 in…
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Dad’s letter to daughter with Down syndrome on wedding day goes viral
A father whose daughter with Down syndrome recently got married has written a letter for the new bride that will…
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Army Reserves captain pregnant with conjoined twins but only 1 can survive
A Minnesota mother is due to give birth to conjoined twins Wednesday, but only one of her daughters will survive,…
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The age at which babies are introduced to foods with gluten doesn’t affect their risk of developing celiac disease, a…
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US schools turn to new programs to warn teens of drug risks
The desperate cry of a mother finding her 17-year-old son dead from a painkiller and another prescription drug instantly silences…
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Element of surprise helps babies learn, study says
Infants are born with core knowledge of the fundamental aspects of the world, and they learn best when their expectations…
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