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    Aug 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Pets good for kids' immune systems, researchers find

    Terri and Joe Sparks were thrilled to learn they were expecting twins eight years ago but worried about exposing the future newborns to germs from their menagerie of dogs and cats.
    Terri and Joe Sparks were thrilled to learn they were expecting twins eight years ago but worried about exposing the future newborns to germs from their menagerie of dogs and cats. Terri's obstetrician, however, told the two pet lovers what a recent...

    Tags: Immune System, Finland, Pets, Education, Medical Specialization

    2. Dec 12, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Regulation wins a cheering section

    When Madeline "Maddie" Dardanes was a varsity cheerleader at Barrington High School, she suffered a torn ligament in her knee during a routine — and tumbled into a growing statistic that is getting more attention from doctors and safety advocates, who want cheerleading classified as a sport.
    When Madeline "Maddie" Dardanes was a varsity cheerleader at Barrington High School, she suffered a torn ligament in her knee during a routine — and tumbled into a growing statistic that is getting more attention from doctors and safety advocates,...

    Tags: Litigation and Regulation, High Schools, Illinois High School Association, Health and Safety at School, Headaches

    3. Nov 27, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. The dreaded snow day

    Most parents know it well. The day when school is closed, children are home and the walls begin to close in around you by the hour.
    Most parents know it well. The day when school is closed, children are home and the walls begin to close in around you by the hour. Throughout the winter, snow, cold temperatures and rain can leave children aimlessly searching for things to do inside...

    Tags: Restaurants, Apple iPod, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Medical Specialization, Lifestyle and Leisure

    4. Dec 19, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Has breastfeeding been oversold?

    If I could sum up my breast-feeding ordeal in one image, it would be me sitting in a hospital bed with one of my newborn sons cradled in my arms. Above me hovers the lactation consultant, her complexion dewy, her curls buoyant. She clearly hasn't...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, University of Iowa, Weight, Science, Sociology

    5. Dec 7, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  5. Uncircumcised boys and men may face more UTIs

    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Infections of the kidney, bladder and urethra happen in uncircumcised baby boys at ten times the rate of circumcised boys, and over a lifetime uncircumcised men are four times more likely to experience one, according to a new...

    Tags: Urinary System, Diseases and Illnesses, Urinary Tract Infection, Dialysis, Education

    6. Dec 6, 2012 |Story| WGN-TV

  6. Cheerleading injuries on the rise

    The stunts are crowd pleasers at games, but cheerleading is drawing the attention of a different audience. Sports medicine experts say injuries are on the rise, and they'd like participants to play it safer.
    WGN News
    The stunts are crowd pleasers at games, but cheerleading is drawing the attention of a different audience. Sports medicine experts say injuries are on the rise, and they'd like participants to play it safer. Caitlin Curry, former cheerleader: "I've...

    Tags: Skull Fracture, Concussion, Drugs and Medicines, Injuries and Wounds

    7. Dec 19, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  7. Two cups of milk daily enough for most kids: study

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two cups of cow's milk per day may be enough for most kids to have the recommended amount of vitamin D in their blood while maintaining a healthy iron level, suggests a new study.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two cups of cow's milk per day may be enough for most kids to have the recommended amount of vitamin D in their blood while maintaining a healthy iron level, suggests a new study. "One of the common questions I get from...

    Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Canada, Vitamin D, Milk, Medical Specialization

    8. Nov 25, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  8. Nemours, Rollins team to fight childhood obesity

    It just may take a village to combat childhood obesity.
    It just may take a village to combat childhood obesity. That's why institutions as diverse as Nemours Children's Hospital, Rollins College, Winter Park Health Foundation, "Sesame Street" and nearly two dozen local child-care centers have joined to...

    Tags: Winter Park, Eatonville, Arts and Culture, Weight, Obesity

    9. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  9. Answering your car seat questions

    Many South Florida parents are surprised to learn that they are putting their young children at risk when riding in a car. But all too often, a child’s car seat is not installed and used correctly. Almost one-third of children ride in the wrong restraints for their age and size.
    Miami Children's Hospital
    Many South Florida parents are surprised to learn that they are putting their young children at risk when riding in a car. But all too often, a child’s car seat is not installed and used correctly. Almost one-third of children ride in the wrong...

    Tags: Automotive Equipment, Manufacturing and Engineering

    10. Nov 26, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Is age 16 too young for Plan B? How about younger?

    A new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is raising eyebrows.  It says pediatricians should prescibe emergency contraceptives like Plan B for girls ages 16 and under.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    A new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is raising eyebrows.  It says pediatricians should prescibe emergency contraceptives like Plan B for girls ages 16 and under. The Academy says while teen pregnancies have declined, the pregnancy...

    Tags: Planned Parenthood, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Medical Specialization, Health Treatments, Family Planning

    11. Nov 26, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. The what-if prescription

    Leave it to some thoughtful physicians to put good medicine ahead of good politics. Last year, the Obama administration wrongly chose to limit access of teens to the emergency contraceptive pill known as Plan B. This week, pediatricians are urging their...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Barack Obama, Chemical Industry, Medical Specialization, Health Treatments

    12. Aug 7, 2012 |Story| KIAH-LTV

  12. Violent TV shows keep young kids awake, duh!

    From The Center of Completely Obvious Studies, another completely obvious study revealing something you probably already knew, but couldn't confirm without the help of a study. So, here it is!
    KIAH
    From The Center of Completely Obvious Studies, another completely obvious study revealing something you probably already knew, but couldn't confirm without the help of a study. So, here it is! Parents, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests a direct...

    Tags: Television, Entertainment

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