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Teens with Eating Disorders Complex to Treat
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Children and teens with eating disorders have a challenging path to recovery, say experts, and there is not a lot of research into what treatments actually work for younger people.
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Asthma and Wheezing Linked with Fat in Foods
Sunday, August 01, 2010
In a study reported in the medical journal Thorax, researchers wondered if the increasing numbers of people with asthma and allergy might be related to diet, especially in Western countries.
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Autistic Children Benefit from Grandparents’ Involvement
Thursday, July 01, 2010
A new survey shows that many grandparents play a key role in the lives of children with the developmental disorder called autism.
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Kids Feel Financial Downturn, Too
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Nearly 10 percent of the U.S. workforce is unemployed. Dealing with losing your job can be hard. But the emotional toll of job loss also extends beyond the unemployed, to their kids. Kids often notice what?s happening in the world and in their family, so if you lose your job or are affected by financial hardships, it?s important to address your children?s concerns.
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Childhood Strokes: More Common Than Parents Know
Saturday, May 01, 2010
You might think strokes only happen to older adults. But this brain event is one of the top 10 causes of death in children and teens. Childhood strokes most often happen before age 1, and babies can even have them before or right after birth.