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A 10-Minute Cardiac Test Could Save Children's Lives

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 23rd 2011

Researchers suggest parents add an electrocardiogram to their children's medical checkups as a precaution. Credit: Getty Images Heart ...Potentially fatal heart conditions often go undetected.
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Food Allergies More Likely in First-Born Children, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 22nd 2011

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First-borns are more likely to be allergic to certain foods, a new study says. Credit: Getty ...Your big sister may pick on you, but at least she's allergic to peanuts.
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Public Health Insurance is Confusing to Parents

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 18th 2011

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Many parents don't know they qualify for health care assistance. Credit: Corbis If Oregon is ...Parents confused over children's health insurance status.
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Vaccine Exemptions for Religious Reasons May Face Stricter Guidelines in N.J.

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 16th 2011

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New Jersey laws may be getting stricter with regard to religious exemption from required vaccines. ...Religious vaccine exemptions may face stricter guidelines in New Jersey.
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Should Parents Sweat Over Their Kids Doing Hot Yoga?

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Feb 18th 2011

Turning up the heat on fitness: Yoga instructor Taylor Wells practices poses with her children Madison and Sage. Credit: Ray Mucci Yoga ...Some big kids and tweens are doing hot yoga. But is it safe?
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Exercise Helps Overweight Kids Do the Math

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Feb 14th 2011

Regular exercise boosts brain power. Credit: Corbis
In addition to making fewer trips to the drive-thru, now there's a new incentive ...Not only does exercise benefit your child's health, but a new study finds that it could help their report card, too.
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Report Ranks Best and Worst States for Child Health Care

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 11th 2011

A child's access to affordable health care varies widely from state-to-state. Credit: Getty A recent analysis of states' performance ...Nationally, 10 percent of children are uninsured, with the rate exceeding 16 percent in three states.
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AAP Announces New Immunization Guidelines for Kids, Teens

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 1st 2011

This year's immunization guidelines cover a range of conditions such as influenza, pertussis and genital warts. Credit: Justin Sullivan, ...Among the new guidelines is a recommendation that adolescents get a booster dose of meningococcal vaccine.
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