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Early Childhood Memories Come and Go

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 12th 2011

Early childhood memories come and go until about the time kids hit their 10th birthdays. Credit: Getty Images Ask your 9-year-old about ...Your child's earliest memory? It depends on the day you ask him.
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South Korean Autism Study Shows Rates May Be Much Higher Than Thought

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 9th 2011

2.6 percent of the children had autism -- more than two times the average rate reported in developed nations. Credit: AFP/Getty ...Researchers found 2.6 percent of the children studied had autism.
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One-Sport Young Athletes Double Risk of Injury, Report Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 3rd 2011

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One sport? Double your chance of getting a sports related injury! Credit: Corbis The days of ...Kids who played multiple sports were injured less often than their one-sport focused peers.
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Treatments for Autism: What Works, What Doesn't

by the editors at iVillage.com, Posted Apr 7th 2011

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Credit: Getty Images Moms of kids with autism usually try everything under the sun -- ...There's new guidance in the world of autism treatment: While medications can be a mixed bag, behavioral interventions can help -- a lot.
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Ostracized Overweight Kids Eat More, Exercise Less

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 1st 2011

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Credit: Getty Images When overweight kids are teased or ...Researchers suggests friends are a healthy alternative to food.
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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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School Officials Often React Poorly to Student Suicides, Experts Say

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 25th 2011

The outpouring of grief over a suicide could be seen as glorifying the person who completed suicide, which may cause other teens to think ...The outpouring of grief over a student suicide could be seen as glorifying the person who completed suicide, which may cause other teens to think they want all that attention.
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Goodbye, City Life? Farm Kids Have Fewer Allergies, Study Shows

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Feb 24th 2011

Farm living could be ideal for kids with asthma and allergies, a new study shows. Credit: Getty "Green Acres is the place to be" may ...A new study says kids who grow up on farms have fewer allergies.
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