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02/25/2013

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Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

Follow these tips to soothe the pain

Health Tip: Could You Have Sleep Apnea?

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

Watch for these warning signs of a poor night's sleep

Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids' Blood Pressure

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

Task force finds insufficient data to support testing, but others say it's essential

Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

Missouri survey found operators often misrepresent indoor tanning as safe, even healthy

Pediatrics Group Issues New Ear Infection Guidelines

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

Less antibiotic use, added focus on pain control among key points

Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2013

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

Asthma Drug Eases Itching from Chronic Hives: Study Doctor Performs Bloodless Lung Transplants Anemia Drug Recalled Due to Serious Reactions Among Dialysis

Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

It beat a low-fat eating plan in helping high-risk people avoid cardiovascular problems

Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

'Zero-tolerance' policies don't have the desired effect, American Academy of Pediatrics says

Poll: Many Americans Don't See Their Kids as Overweight

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

But national statistics contend that there's an obesity epidemic among children

Climate Change May Threaten Worker Health, Productivity, Study Says

02/25/2013 12:00 PM EST

Rise in heat stress could potentially make work unbearable in some parts of world

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02/26/2013

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Iron-Rich Diet Might Ease PMS Misery

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

Plant-based foods with iron, zinc may help stave off monthly symptoms, study found

Health Tip: Work Out at the Right Speed for You

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

How to tell if you're overdoing it

Health Tip: Serve Up a Healthy After-School Snack

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

Try these no-cook options

Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2013

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

Ex-Surgeon General Koop Dead at 96 U.S. Teen Driver Deaths Rose in First Half of 2012: Report More Men Going Into Nursing: Study Sports Whistles a

Can Therapy Dogs Help Kids With Autism?

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

Reports show promise, but more research is needed before recommendations are made

Gene Disorder Screen Benefits Baby Boys, Girls Equally: Study

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

It was previously thought that the deadly form of the birth defect was easier to spot in girls

'Worried Well' Often Ignore Negative Test Results: Study

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

Many of these patients suffer from hypochondria, and continue to have symptoms of imagined disease

Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

After-school program got the heaviest children moving more

Mother's Drinking Increases Risk of Infant's Death: Study

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

Babies of women with alcohol problems during or after pregnancy had three times the risk of sudden, unexplained death

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02/27/2013

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Health Tip: Choose Low-Sodium Foods

02/27/2013 12:00 PM EST

Even convenience fare includes healthier options

Cohabiting Same-Sex Couples Report Worse Health Than Married Heterosexuals

02/27/2013 12:00 PM EST

Study author suggests that stress, discrimination might play a role

Dog Study Raises Prospect of Biological Pacemaker for Humans

02/27/2013 12:00 PM EST

But experts say the concept, powered by gene therapy, will have to clear many hurdles to challenge the electronic kind

Brain Connections Differ in Children With Autism

02/27/2013 12:00 PM EST

Study found more short-range connections, fewer long-range connections

U.S. Teen Birth Rates Highest in Rural Areas, Research Shows

02/27/2013 12:00 PM EST

Major cities had biggest decline in teen childbearing over the last 2 decades

Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2013

02/27/2013 12:00 PM EST

First Lady's Anti-Obesity Campaign Having an Effect All Pediatric Trials of Sensipar Shut Down Following Patient Death /div

Health Tip: Protecting Babies From Whooping Cough

02/27/2013 12:00 PM EST

Adults should be vaccinated

Most New Mothers Skip Sex for at Least 6 Weeks After Childbirth

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

Australian study found type of delivery, age of woman made a difference

Smaller Aortic Aneurysms May Require Less Frequent Monitoring

02/26/2013 12:00 PM EST

U.K. study helps confirm standard of care in the United States for patients with these vessel 'bulges'

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