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Sadly, lead poisoning is not an uncommon health hazard for children. Presence of the mineral in the body of a child can harm the developing brain and lower IQ. On May 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it had lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children. The new standard, which was last modified in 1991, will mean that hundreds of thousands more youngsters could be diagnosed with high levels of lead.
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Here's some information new mothers and fathers should know about baby bottles, binkies, and sippy cups.
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According to a new study, the number of battery-related emergency department visits is on the rise. Most of the incidents involved small button-sized batteries.
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The FDA is promoting radiation safety in your children through an initiative on reducing unnecessary imaging.
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One in 40 adults carry a gene that causes the number one genetic cause of death among babies, yet few people know what the disease is..
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In search of a cheap and easily accessible form of alcohol, teens are turning to drinking hand sanitizer, reports the LA Times. Over the past few months, sixteen have been admitted to Los Angeles area emergency rooms with alcohol poisoning due to this disturbing new trend.
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Can we reduce childhood obesity by reducing children's calorie intake by an average of 64 calories per day?
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A few questions and a short home video of your child could provide you with an easy online way using artificial intelligence to diagnosis in minutes whether your child is autistic.
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Childhood obesity has been associated with several risk factors, and scientists have now identified several gene variants to add to the list.
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Some 6- to12-month-old children show signs of developmental delay that could indicate autism. Learn about the ten signs of possible autism in infants.
