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Parents Fret as More and More Kids Get CT Scans

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 6th 2011 1:30PM

More and more kids are getting CT scans. Credit: Corbis
They're bombing our children with radiation! They're bombing our children with radia ...
Calm down. None of this is going to turn your child into a mutant freak. But, yes, ...Radiation isn't good but won't turn your child into the Hulk.
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In Japan, Pregnant Women at Increased Risk for Radiation Exposure, Experts Warn

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Mar 18th 2011 2:30PM

The risk for radiation poisoning is concerning for pregnant women. Credit: Getty Images For now, experts say the radiation coming from the malfunctioning nuclear power plant in Japan doesn't pose an immediate health threat, beyond ...The risk of radiation poisoning could be more of a concern for pregnant women.
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Granite countertops - Hazardous to your health?!

by Angie Felton, Posted Jul 30th 2008 3:00PM

Parents are well aware that kitchens are not the safest of places for kids. However, when you think of danger, sharp knives and hot stoves are what come to mind. The only harm a counter top poses a child is if they happen to if catch their head on a ...
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Is WIFI bad for kids?

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted Nov 26th 2006 12:00PM

I've held minor suspicions about our ancient (I am talking circa 1986) microwave in the kitchen. Even though microwaves have been around for dozens of years now, I've never felt totally at ease with the whole notion of "zapping" my food. When I am ...
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Princess cards for Nadine

by Jen Creer, Posted May 24th 2006 7:32AM

Nadine is a first grader who lives in Montana. She just turned seven years old. She is undergoing chemotherapy for the second time in her life now. The first time, she had a Wilms tumor on her kidney. The kidney was removed (she was in kindergarten) ...
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