A Nebraska freshman whose muscle disorder threatened her dream to be in her high school marching band has now seen…
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Talking to kids about smoking risks may help parents quit
Parents who quit smoking may be less likely to relapse when they discuss the dangers of cigarettes with their children,…
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Doctors baffled by girl who can’t stop sneezing
For more than three weeks, a 12-year-old Texas girl has been sneezing constantly— at a rate of 20 times per…
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Not all anti-bullying laws created equal
Anti-bullying policies in most U.S. states aim to protect kids against abuse from their peers in school and online, but…
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Players mourn NJ teen who died while attending soccer team sleepover
The soccer coach of a New Jersey teen who died in her sleep Saturday while attending a sleepover with teammates…
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Tests help shed light on autism genetics
Advances in genetic testing may eventually allow for more tailored care for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), researchers…
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Maryland boy with double-hand transplant leaves hospital
An 8-year-old boy who became the youngest patient to receive a double-hand transplant has left the Philadelphia hospital where the…
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Cuba becomes first country to eliminate mom-to-child HIV transmission
Cuba has become the first country in the world to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Scientists say fidgeting in ADHD children may enhance brain function
The most obvious sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is excessive fidgeting, affecting up to 75 percent…
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More than one in four US kids exposed to weapon violence
More than one in four U.S. children are exposed to weapon violence before their eighteenth birthday, either as victims or…
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