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• 1 in 3 Older Thyroid Patients Takes a Med That Can Interfere With Tests
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• 1 in 4 Kids With Type 2 Diabetes Isn't Obese
• 1 in 4 Parents Worries Their Young Child Isn't Reaching Milestones: Poll
• 1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed
• 1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Now Skip Meds Because of Cost
• 18 Million Americans Can't Pay for Needed Meds
• 400-Year-Old Mummy Reveals a Nobleman's Child, Kept From the Sun
• 5 Steps to Protect Young Athletes' Eyes
• 6 Reasons Bipolar Patients Don't Take Their Meds
• A Better Test to Help Spot Glaucoma?
• A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study
• A Pill Left Out, a Child's Life Lost: Maisie's Story a Warning to All Adults
• A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?
• A Swallowable Gastric Balloon Helps People Shed Pounds
• Abortion Remains Medically Safe for U.S. Women
• About 1 in 7 U.S. Kindergarten Kids Now Obese
• Abuse in Childhood May Shorten Adult Lives: Study
• Active Learning Best for Students: Study
• Addictive Opioid Painkillers Might Not Be Needed After Knee Surgery
• ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply
• ADHD Med Prescriptions Spiked Early in Pandemic
• ADHD Medication ODs Rising in U.S. Kids, Teens
• ADHD Meds Can Help Preschoolers, But Effects Vary
• ADHD Meds May Help Keep Some Kids From Thoughts of Suicide
• ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
• Aduhelm: Will Medicare Cover the Controversial Alzheimer's Drug?
• Adult Life Tougher for Teens Who Had Controlling Parents: Study
• Adult 'Picky Eaters' on What Parents Did Right and Wrong
• After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies
• AI Might Accurately Spot Autism in Early Childhood
• Air Pollution Can Harm Kids' Hearts for a Lifetime
• Air Pollution Exposure Before Birth May Harm Reproductive Development: Study
• All Sunglasses Not Equal When it Comes to Eye Protection
• All That Social Media Hasn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds
• All-in-One 'Polypill' Gets Heart Patients Taking Their Meds
• Almost 1 in 3 U.S. Seniors Now Sees at Least 5 Doctors Per Year
• Almost 1 in Every 3 College-Age Americans Are Now Obese
• Almost 10 Million Americans Have Diabetes-Linked Eye Disease
• Almost 13 Million Americans Per Year Skip Meds Due to Cost
• Almost 20 Million Older Americans Live With Sight-Robbing Macular Degeneration
• Already Taking a Blood Thinner? Adding Aspirin May Do Harm
• Alzheimer's Patients Are Being Given Too Many Meds
• Amazon to Test Drones to Deliver Prescriptions to Your Door
• Americans Can Expect to Spend Half Their Lives Taking a Prescription Drug
• America's Love Affair With Sleeping Pills May Be Waning
• Amid Shortages, Federal Agencies Ask Drugmakers to Boost Output of ADHD Meds
• Amid Shortages, Maker Says Restrictions on Wegovy Will Continue Into 2024
• An ALS Drug Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer's
• An HIV Drug You Only Take Twice a Year?
• Anorexia Often Stunts Girls' Growth, Study Finds
• Another Benefit to Asthma Control for Kids: Less Bullying
• Another Coronavirus Health Threat: Too Few Asthma Inhalers
• Another Death, More Cases of Vision Loss Linked to Tainted Eye Drops
• Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol
• Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes
• Antibiotics in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Odds for Asthma in Kids
• Antidepressants Plus Common Painkillers May Raise Bleeding Risk
• Antiviral Drugs Tied to Heart Issue in COVID-19 Patients
• Any COVID-19 Infection Raises Odds for Lingering Symptoms, Study Finds
• Are Opioid Painkillers Needed Weeks After Heart Surgery? Maybe Not
• Are Opioids Prescribed Too Freely as Patients Are Moved to Nursing Homes?
• Are Statin Side Effects 'All in Your Head'?
• Are These Pricey New Alzheimer's Drugs Worth It?
• Are Vegetarian Diets Healthy for Growing Kids?
• Are You Taking a Med That's Raising Your Blood Pressure?
• As Kids' Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study
• As Parents Drop Kids Off for Their Freshman Year at College, An Expert Offers Tips
• As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk
• Asthma More Likely in Kids With Disabilities, Delays
• Asthma, Allergies Raise Heart Risks, Too
• Asthma, Lower Grades, Homelessness: How Climate Change Will Harm America's Kids
• Autism Now Diagnosed in 1 in Every 44 Children, CDC Says
• Avoiding Opioids, Many Patients in Pain Get Gabapentin Instead. Does It Work?
• B 8/11 -- U.S. Opioid Prescriptions Are Declining
• Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play
• Baby Boys 'Talk' More During First Year Compared to Girls
• 'Baby Talk' Could Help Spot Infants With Autism
• 'Baby Talk' Is Really Helping Baby Learn
• Baby's Feeding Troubles Tied to Later Developmental Delays
• Baby's Heart Rate Reflects Mom's Mental Health
• Baby's Sleep Issues Could Sometimes Signal Autism: Study
• Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma
• Bad Sleep Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
• Being Born Even a Bit Early Might Hamper Child's Development
• Better Diet, More Exercise Equals Better Blood Pressure
• Better School Lunches Blunt U.S. Kids' Weight Gain
• Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids
• Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
• Biden Pledges to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans
• Big Rise in Suicide Attempts by U.S. Teen Girls During Pandemic
• Big Rise in U.S. Teens Identifying As Gay, Bisexual
• Bioengineered Pig Skin Is Turned Into Corneas, Restoring Patients' Sight
• Birth Defects Tied to Rise in Lifelong Cancer Risk
• Black Patients With Dementia Are Less Likely to Get Appropriate Meds: Study
• Black, Hispanic People With Epilepsy Often Miss Out on Latest Meds
• Bleeding Gums? You Might Be Lacking Vitamin C
• Blind People Are Better at Sensing Their Heartbeats
• Blinded by Chemical Burns, Patients Regained Sight With New Stem Cell Therapy
• Blood Pressure Meds Can Affect COVID-19 Care
• Blood Pressure Meds Could Improve Survival in COVID-19 Patients
• Blood Pressure Meds Don't Raise Risk of Depression
• Blood Pressure Meds Help the Frail Elderly Live Longer
• Blood Yields Clue to Why COVID-19 Is Tougher on Men
• Board Games Could Be a Win for Your Kid's Math Skills
• Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds
• Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully
• Brain Imaging Shows How Young Kids Learn Quicker Than Grownups
• Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys
• Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses
• Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
• Breastfeeding in Infancy Tied to Healthier Weight Later for Kids
• Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive
• Breathing Dirty Air Could Raise a Child's Risk for Adult Mental Illness
• Bringing the Forest to Kids' Daycare May Boost Young Immune Systems
• Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend
• Can a Drug Help Prevent Diabetic Vision Loss?
• Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?
• Can Your Blood Pressure Medicine Protect Your Memory?
• Cancer Drug Shortages Persist Across U.S.
• Cancer Med Might Be Powerful Treatment for MS
• Cardiac Rehab Boosts Quality of Life After Heart Attack: Study
• Cataracts Tied to Higher Odds of Death From Heart Disease
• Cataracts: Common, and Easy to Treat
• CBD or THC? Cannabis Product Labels Often Mislead, Study Finds
• CDC Warns of Dangerous Infection Risk With EzriCare Eyedrops
• Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery
• Cheap Antidepressant Might Help Keep COVID Patients Out of Hospital
• Check Early and Often for Glaucoma
• Child Cancers Are Rare, But Here Are Signs to Look For
• Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect
• Child Obesity Rose Sharply During Pandemic
• Childhood Trauma Linked With Higher Odds for Adult Neurological Ills
• Children Use Both Sides of the Brain to Understand Language
• Chinese Company May Help Ease U.S. Shortage of Cancer Drug
• Choice of Brand-Name Drug Over Generics Costs Medicare Nearly $2 Billion Annually
• Cleveland Case Suggests Tainted Eye Drops Were Harming Vision Months Before CDC Alert
• Combo 'Polypill' May Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Up to 40%
• Coming Soon: Once-a-Week Insulin Injections?
• Common Blood Pressure Meds May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
• Common Blood Pressure Meds Won't Up Risks for COVID Patients: Study
• Common COVID Drug Might Be Useful at Lower Dose
• Common Gout Drug Is Safe in Patients With Kidney Issues
• Common Heartburn Meds Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk
• Common MS Meds Might Be Less Effective in Black Patients
• Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
• Companion Drug Might Help Prevent Kidney Complications of Lupus
• Compared to Other Countries, Americans Pay Much More for Prescription Drugs
• Concussion Can Lead to Vision, Balance Problems in Young Kids
• Confusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID
• Cost of Brand-Name Epilepsy Meds Is Soaring
• 'Couch Potato' Childhoods Could Mean Heavier, Less Healthy Hearts Later
• Could a Common Prostate Drug Help Prevent Parkinson's?
• Could a Few Glasses of Wine Per Week Help Ward Off Cataracts?
• Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?
• Could a Type of Statin Raise Dementia Risks?
• Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Serious Psychiatric Ills?
• Could an Ancient Drug Help Fight Severe COVID-19?
• Could Asthma Treatment Raise Your Odds for Obesity?
• Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?
• Could Depression Make Dry Eye Worse?
• Could Exposure to Lead Early in Life Raise Odds for Criminality Later?
• Could Eye Trouble Bring Lower Scores on Seniors' Thinking Tests?
• Could Going Vegetarian Lower Kids' Asthma Risk?
• Could High-Dose Fish Oil Raise Odds for A-Fib in Heart Patients?
• Could Interferon Drugs Help Fight COVID-19?
• Could Kids Swim Their Way to Better Vocabularies?
• Could the First Drug That Slows Arthritis Be Here?
• Could Tiny Plastic Particles Reach the Fetus From Mom's Food? Rat Study Raises Concerns
• Could Umbilical Cord Blood Help Ease Autism?
• Could Viagra Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
• Could Viagra, Cialis Raise Men's Odds for Eye Trouble?
• Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?
• Could Widely Used Blood Pressure Meds Raise Skin Cancer Risk?
• Could Your Child Have a Heart Defect? Know the Warning Signs
• COVID Can 'Rebound' After Treatment With Paxlovid, CDC Says
• COVID in Pregnancy Might Raise Odds for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Sons: Study
• COVID Infection Raises a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes by 72%
• COVID No More Deadly for People With Asthma, Large Study Shows
• COVID Tied to Rare But Severe Eye Infection
• C-Section Babies Miss Out on Mom's 'Microbiome,' But Treatment Can Change That
• Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It
• DEA Extends Telemedicine for Prescribing Controlled Meds as Pandemic Measures End
• Dealing With a Picky Eater: 5 Tips for Parents
• Death Count Climbs in Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eyedrops
• Debunking Social Media Myth, Study Finds COVID Vaccine Won't Harm Placenta
• Depressed Teens May Struggle in School
• Despite New Long-Term Options, People Still Prefer Daily PrEP Pill to Prevent HIV
• Diabetes Drug Might Help Women With Preeclampsia Prolong Their Pregnancy
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Raise Lifelong Heart Risks for Children
• Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Eye Issues in Kids
• Did 'Helicopter' Parents Cause the Mental Health Crisis in Today's Young?
• Diminished Hearing, Vision Together Could Be Risk Factor for Dementia
• Dirty Air in Pregnancy Might Raise Baby's Obesity Risk
• Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
• Do All Heart Attack Survivors Need Long-Term Beta Blocker Meds?
• Do C-Section Babies Become Heavier Adults?
• Do Genes Doom Some Kids to Obesity? Probably Not, Study Finds
• Do Ordinary Eyeglasses Offer Protection Against COVID-19?
• Do Prescription Sleep Medicines Even Work?
• Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not
• Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?
• Do You 'Wolf Down' Your Food? Speedy Eaters May Pack on More Pounds
• Doctors Divided Over Use of Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug
• Does Parents' Nagging Kids About Screen Time Even Matter?
• Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age
• Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?
• Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?
• Dogs and Kids Are 'In Sync,' Study Shows
• Dogs Have Died After Licking a Common Chemotherapy Cream, FDA Warns
• Don't Cut Back on Asthma Meds During Pandemic, Expert Advises
• Don't Use Luvox, Colchicine to Fight COVID, WHO Experts Say
• Don't Use Veterinary Drug Ivermectin Against COVID, FDA Warns
• Drug Can Keep Leukemia in Remission for Years in Younger Patients
• Drug Choice Might Matter for Patients With Macular Degeneration
• Drug Combo Boosts Outcomes for Advanced Melanoma
• Drug Combo May Boost Survival for Tough-to-Treat Liver Cancers
• Drug Combo May Fight a Tough Form of Breast Cancer
• Drug Improves Survival for Rare, Deadly Kidney Cancer
• Drug Long Used for Alcoholism Might Fight Severe COVID-19
• Drug Lynparza Could Help Fight Some Early-Stage Breast Cancers
• Drug Might Help Slow Nearsightedness in Kids
• Drug Saxenda Aids Weight Loss — But You Should Exercise, Too
• Drug Shows Promise Against Rare Condition That Stunts Kids' Growth
• Drug Shows Promise in Easing Dementia-Linked Psychosis
• Drug Used to Prevent Miscarriages May Be Upping Cancer Rates Decades Later
• During Pandemic, Fewer Using Drug That Fights Opioid Overdose
• Early High School Start Times May Hurt Attendance
• Early School Sports Reduce ADHD Symptoms Years Later for Girls
• Early-Life Day Care Tied to Worsening Behavior in Kids
• El alucinógeno de los 'hongos mágicos' es igual de bueno que los antidepresivos, según un estudio
• 'Enriched' Baby Formula Won't Boost School Grades Later: Study
• EPA to Require Removal of All Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System
• Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study
• ER-Based Pharmacies Could Improve Kids' Care, Pediatricians' Group Says
• Even a Little Extra Weight Can Raise Kids' Odds for High Blood Pressure
• Even for Preschoolers, Healthier Hearts May Mean Healthier Brains
• Even in a Pandemic, Child Vision Tests Are Crucial
• Even Preschoolers Want to Be in the 'In Crowd,' Study Finds
• Eviction During a Pregnancy Is Dangerous for Women and Newborns
• Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Schizophrenia
• Exposing Kids to Safe Levels of Peanut When Young Might Prevent Allergy
• Exposure to Zika Virus in Womb Might Alter Kids' Development
• Eye Experts Call for Ban on Police Use of Rubber Bullets
• Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages
• Eye-Tracking Device Could Be More Accurate Test for Autism in Toddlers
• Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
• FDA Advisors to Weigh New Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia
• FDA Advisory Panel Narrowly Votes Against New ALS Drug
• FDA Approves First New Children's ADHD Drug in 10 Years
• FDA Approves First Once-a-Month HIV Therapy
• FDA Approves First Pill to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease
• FDA Approves Monoclonal Antibody to Treat Arthritis in Cats
• FDA Approves New Drug to Help Control Severe Asthma
• FDA Defends Approval of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug
• FDA Finds Contamination Issues at Eye Drops Plant
• FDA Gives OK to Merck's Antiviral At-Home COVID Pill
• FDA Mulling Over-the-Counter Sale of Contraceptive Pill
• FDA Panel Says No to Experimental ALS Drug
• FDA Reviewers Give Thumbs Down to New ALS Drug
• FDA Warns Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection
• FDA-Mandated Tweak to Common Rx Painkillers May Have Saved Lives
• Fertility Treatments Might Affect Kids' Growth, But Not for Long
• Fetal Surgery Is Changing Lives for Kids With Spina Bifida
• Fewer Food Allergies in Kids If Mom Drinks Milk While Breastfeeding: Study
• Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds
• Fewer Painful Procedures Could Help Preemies' Brain Development: Study
• Fiber: It's Important to Your Child's Diet, Too
• First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb
• Following Infection Outbreak, Experts Offer Guidance on Safe Use of Eyedrops
• For Preemie Babies, Preschool Plus Parenting Can Spell Academic Success
• For Rising Number of People, Obesity Is a Literal Headache
• For Seniors on Antidepressants, Adding a Drug May Work Better Than Switching
• For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading
• Forget Grandma: Today's Parents Turn to Social Media for Advice, Poll Finds
• Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains
• Future of 'Artificial Wombs' for Human Preemies to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors
• Gene Therapy Helps Those With Rare Form of Blindness See Better at Night
• Gene Therapy May Reverse Hurler Syndrome, a Rare and Severe Illness in Kids
• Gene-Based Embryo Selection: Are 'Designer Babies' on the Horizon?
• Genetics Might Explain Some Cases of Cerebral Palsy
• Get Pain Relief With the Most Common Arthritis Medications
• Get Relief With the Most Common Asthma Medications
• Getting a Pacemaker Can Raise Odds for Opioid Abuse
• Glaucoma: Spotting It Early Is Crucial
• Got Leftover Meds? Ditch Them at Pharmacy Drop Boxes
• Gout Drug Colchicine Won't Help Fight COVID-19
• Gout Medicine May Also Help Fight Heart Failure
• Grandmother's Brain In Sync With Her Grandkids': Study
• Growing Up Poor May Rewire a Child's Brain: Study
• Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age
• Half of Cases of Childhood Blindness in U.S. Didn't Have to Happen
• Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression
• Half of Parents Don't Realize Impact of Screens on Kids' Vision
• Hand Sanitizer Is Harming Kids' Eyes, Often Seriously
• Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults
• 'Harsh' Parenting Can Bring Mental Health Harms to Kids: Study
• Have Diabetes? Here's How to Save Your Sight
• Healthier School Meals Program Led to Less Overweight Kids: Study
• Heart Groups Endorse New Class of Meds for Some Heart Failure Patients
• Heart Surgery Leads to Long-Term Opioid Use for Some
• Heartburn Meds Might Be Good for Your Gums
• Here's How New Federal Legislation Might Cut Your Drug Costs
• Here's How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower the Cost of Health Care
• High Blood Pressure: Which Drug Works Best for You?
• High Costs Lead Millions of Americans to Shop Abroad for Rx Drugs
• High Curiosity in Infancy Carries Through to Toddler Years
• HIV Infections Continue to Decline Among Young Americans
• Hotter Climate Could Mean Worsening Eyesight for Americans
• How Contact Lenses Affect Your Risk of COVID-19
• How Divorce Harms Kids, and How to Lessen That Harm
• How Much Vision Loss Impairs Your Driving? New Study Has Answers
• How Safe Is a 'Holiday' From Bone-Strengthening Meds?
• How Your Kid's Education Could Make You Healthier
• How Your Neighborhood Can Hamper Your Teen's Sleep
• If a Child's Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss
• In Early Trial, an Ancient Drug Shows Promise Against Severe COVID-19
• In Girls as Young as 7, Weight May Predict Odds for Eating Disorder
• In Mouse Study, Scientists Use Gene Editing to Reverse a Major Cause of Blindness
• In Small Study, Ozempic Helped People With Type 1 Diabetes Quit Insulin Treatments
• In States Where Recreational Marijuana Legalized, Less Demand for Prescription Codeine
• In Study, Almost Half of Obese Teens Were No Longer So After Taking Wegovy/Ozempic
• In Study, Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Helped Dieters Shed an Average of 60 Pounds
• In Study, Reminder Letters Helped Doctors Make Safer Choices Prescribing Opioids
• In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
• 'Income Inequality' Could Be Dragging Down Math Skills in U.S. Kids
• Inhaler Use Up During Coronavirus Pandemic
• Injected Drug Delivers Up to 20% Weight Loss in Trial
• Insurance Often Covers Ivermectin for COVID, Even Though Drug Doesn't Work
• Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study
• Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
• Is Empathy Born in Mom's First Hugs?
• Is Medicare Overspending? Costco Prices Much Less for Generic Drugs
• Is the Pandemic Affecting Newborns' Brains?
• Is There a Best Diuretic Drug for Heart Failure?
• Is There a Best Time of Day to Take Your Blood Pressure Pill?
• Is Your 18-Year-Old Really 'Mature'? New Brain Study Has Answers
• Is Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips
• Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change
• Just 2 Kids Worldwide Are Known to Have This Rare Genetic Disease. Their Parents United for a Cure
• Ketamine Appears Safe as Therapy for Tough-to-Treat Depression
• Ketamine May Quickly Ease Tough-to-Treat Depression
• Key to Good Sleep for Toddlers Starts in Infancy
• Kids' Accidental Poisonings Are on the Rise: Protect Your Child
• Kids Born After Elective Induced Labor Performed Worse in School: Study
• Kids Born Premature Lag in Elementary School, But Most Catch Up Later
• Kids Born Through Fertility Treatments Have No Higher Cancer Risk
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• Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study
• Kids Still Dying From Accidental Exposure to Fentanyl Pain Patches
• Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study
• Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades
• Kids Whose Moms Took HIV Meds While Pregnant May Be at Higher Risk for Developmental Delays
• Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don't Get Screened
• Kids With Autism Have Unique Gut 'Microbiomes'
• Kids With Congenital Heart Disease Face Higher Odds of Mental Health Issues
• Kids With Nonverbal Autism May Still Understand Much Spoken Language
• Kids With Uncontrolled Asthma at Higher Odds for Severe COVID-19
• Knee, Shoulder Surgeries Without Opioids? It's Possible, Study Finds
• Know Your Boundaries: Tips to Teach Kids About Body Safety
• Lasik Surgery Should Carry Warnings of Possible Complications, FDA Says
• Lead Exposure Harms Kids in Many Ways
• Lead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores
• Leaded Gas, Banned Decades Ago, Might Still Harm People Today
• Leading Pediatricians' Group Calls for More Aggressive Treatment of Childhood Obesity
• Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse
• Less Than a Third of Heavily Advertised Drugs Have 'High Therapeutic Value': Study
• Let Babies Eat Eggs to Avoid Egg Allergy Later: Study
• Letting Doctors Know a Patient Has Overdosed Might Curb Opioid Overprescribing
• Lonely Childhoods Make Adult Drinking Problems More Likely
• Long, Regular Sleep Key to Kindergarten Success
• Longer Breastfeeding in Infancy, Better School Grades for Kids?
• Look Out for the Early Signs of Autism
• Lots of Older Americans Would Like to Take Fewer Meds, Poll Finds
• Loving, Supportive Daycare Tied to Better Grades Years Later
• Low Risk of Mom Passing COVID to Newborn
• Low-Dose Eyedrops No Better Than Placebo for Nearsightedness Among Kids
• Low-Fiber Diet During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Brain
• Lupus Drug Prevents Low Heartbeat in High-Risk Newborns: Study
• 'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen as Good as Antidepressants: Study
• Mail-Order Prescriptions Delayed? Here's What to Do
• Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA says
• Maker Cuts Price of Controversial New Alzheimer's Drug in Half
• Maker of Diet Drug Wegovy Ramps Up Production to Meet Demand
• Maker of Wegovy Limits Supply of Obesity Drug in U.S.
• Man Blind for 40 Years Regains Some Sight Through Gene Therapy
• Many Older Adults Confused About Proper Use of Antibiotics: Poll
• Many Older Americans With Heart Failure Take 10 or More Meds
• Many Overweight Kids Already Have Hardened Arteries, Diabetes
• Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll
• Many People With High Blood Pressure May Take a Drug That Worsens It: Study
• Many Psych Meds Trigger Weight Gain, But New Research Points to Better Options
• Many Who Need Opioid OD Antidote the Most Can't Afford It
• Marijuana Can Affect Fetal Development, Even If Used Early in Pregnancy
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• Mastering the Violin Won't Help Your Child Master Math: Study
• Measuring Up: Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Height
• Medicare Could Save Millions By Taking Cue from Mark Cuban's Online Pharmacy
• Medicare May Rethink Premium Hike for Pricey Alzheimer’s Drug
• Medicare Will Save U.S. Billions Negotiating Drug Prices
• Medication Errors in Pets: How to Lower the Risk
• Meds Like Valium, Xanax Linked to Higher Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy
• Meeting the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes in the Teen Years
• Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With Autism
• Minority Patients Less Likely to Get Newer Alzheimer's Meds
• Mom's Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Could Affect Child's Stroke Risk Decades Later
• Mom's Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids
• Mom's Exposure to Dirty Air in Pregnancy Could Harm a Toddler's Development
• Mom's Heart Health While Pregnant Could Influence Her Child's Health for Years
• More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm
• More Eyedrops Recalled Due to Infection Danger
• More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought
• More Opioids Doesn't Mean Less Chronic Pain: Study
• More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
• 'Morning After' Antibiotics Could Slash Odds for Common STDs
• Most Alzheimer's Patients May Be Ineligible for Newly Approved Drugs
• Most Alzheimer's Patients Wouldn't Have Qualified for Controversial Drug's Trial: Study
• Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise
• Most IVF Babies Grow Up to Be Mentally Healthy Adults, Study Shows
• Most Parents Clueless About Overuse Dangers to Young Pitchers
• Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll
• Most Transgender Children Stick With Gender Identity 5 Years Later: Study
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• Music Classes Strike a Chord in Kids' Brain Development: Study
• Nap at Preschool May Boost Tots' Learning
• Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Children Has a Developmental Disability: CDC
• Nearly 1 in 5 American Adults Takes Sleep Meds
• Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6
• Nearly All Seniors Take Meds That Raise Their Odds of Falling
• Need a Pill to Help You Sleep? You're Far From Alone, Survey Finds
• Neighborhood Gun Violence Means Worse Mental Health for Kids
• Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study
• Neurologists' Group Issues Guidance to Families on Controversial Alzheimer's Drug
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• New ALS Drug Approved in Canada While Still Under FDA Review
• New CDC Guidelines May Have Made Opioid Prescribing Safer
• New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism
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• New COVID Pill May Be Improvement Over Paxlovid, Chinese Trial Suggests
• New Device Might Spot 'Lazy Eye' in Kids Earlier
• New Drug Combo Boosts Survival Against Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
• New Drug Combo Could Be Advance Against Uterine Fibroids
• New Drug Helps Tame Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
• New Drug May Be Better Psoriasis Treatment
• New First Look at the Tiniest Babies' Lungs
• New Hope Against a Rare but Incurable Eye Cancer
• New Hope Against Diseases Marked by Progressive Scarring of Lung Tissue
• New Hope for Better Treatments Against Macular Degeneration
• New Hope for IBD Patients
• New Insight Into How Dry Eyes Can Weaken Corneas
• New Malaria Treatment Gets First Approval for Use in Children
• New Nasal Spray for Migraines Approved by FDA
• New Postpartum Depression Drug Comes With Hefty Price Tag
• New Prescribing Instructions Tighten Use of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug
• New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism
• New Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Could Harm Hearing
• New Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
• New Weight-Loss Drug Looks Good in Trial
• Newborns' 'Random' Body Movements Are Helping Them Learn
• No Evidence 'Blue Light-Filtering' Glasses Actually Help Eyes
• No Evidence Muscle Relaxants Can Ease Low Back Pain
• No Health Issues for Babies Born to Women Who Had COVID in Pregnancy
• No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children
• No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development
• Not All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs
• Not Just for Glasses: Eye Exams Could Save Your Life
• Nowhere Safe to Play: 'Play Deserts' Keep Kids from Fun Physical Activity
• Nurse Practitioners Key to Opioid Treatment in Rural U.S.: Study
• Obesity a Key Factor When Kids Develop Sleep Apnea
• Odds for Death, Hospital Care Rise When Statins Are Stopped
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• Prescriptions for U.S. Kids Declined During Pandemic
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• Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks
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• Type 1 Diabetes Doesn't Have to Hold Kids Back in School
• Type 2 Diabetes in Teens Can Bring Dangerous Complications in 20s
• Type 2 Diabetes in Youth Is Especially Unhealthy: Study
• U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services
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• U.S. States With Tighter Access to Welfare Payments Have More Kids in Foster Care
• U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit
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• Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents
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• Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
• Vision Damage May Begin Long Before Type 2 Diabetes Is Diagnosed
• Vision Is Vulnerable With Age: Here's What to Look For
• Vision Problems Are On the Decline for American Seniors
• Vision Problems? Here's a Guide to Which Specialist Is Right for You
• Vision Troubles Could Raise Midlife Depression Risk for Women
• Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile
• Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
• Want to Avoid Glaucoma? Look at What You Eat
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• Wegovy May Be Valuable New Option for Heart Failure Patients
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• Weight Loss Surgery a Good Option for Severely Obese Kids: Study
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• What Causes Herpes Cold Sore Flare-Ups? New Study Offers Clues
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• What Is 'Permissive Parenting'?
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• What Will Summer Camp Look Like This Year?
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• Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk
• What's Behind Unexplained Epilepsy in Kids? A Gene Test May Tell
• What's Best for Treating Bipolar Disorder?
• What's Driving the Ongoing Adderall Shortage -- and What Parents Can Do
• What's the Best Blood Thinner for a Blood Clot in Your Legs?
• When Diabetes Strikes, Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight
• When Drug Companies Raise Prices, Patients' Out-of-Pocket Costs Rise
• When Is Your Very Earliest Memory?
• When Parent Is in Prison, Kids' Heart Risks Rise
• When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
• When Popping Champagne at New Years', Watch Out for That Cork
• When Pot Is Legal, Prescriptions for Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Sleep Drop: Study
• When Pot Use Starts in Teens, Drug Addiction More Likely: Study
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• Who Are the New 'Patient Influencers' on Social Media?
• Why a Newborn's First Breath Is So Important
• Why Are Half of U.S. Kids With Mental Health Issues Not Getting Treatment?
• Why Are More U.S. Babies Being Born With Syphilis?
• Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
• Why Don't People Have Memories of Their Infancy?
• Why Handwriting Still Beats Typing, Videos at Helping Folks Learn
• Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
• Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea
• With Coronavirus a Threat, Stop Wearing Contact Lenses
• Worried About Cataracts? Here's What You Need to Know
• Years of Blood Thinners After Stenting Might Not Be Necessary
• You Can Drink Coffee With Your Thyroid Medication: Study
• Young Kids, Adults Use Same Brain Areas to Solve Tough Problems
• Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade
• Your Eyes May Signal Your Risk for Stroke, Dementia
• Your Eyewear and COVID-19 Safety
• Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think
• Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight
• Zika May Have Damaged More Infants' Brains Than Expected
• Zika Virus Tied to Profound Developmental Delays