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Low birth weight, lack of breast-feeding tied to inflammation risk in adulthood
Low birth weight, lack of breast-feeding tied to inflammation risk in adulthood
Years later, people who were underweight at birth, and those who were breast-fed only a short time or not at all, could be at increased risk for chronic inflammation and related health problems, a new study suggests.More >>
Years later, people who were underweight at birth, and those who were breast-fed only a short time or not at all, could be at increased risk for chronic inflammation and related health problems, a new study suggests.More >>
Off season may not be long enough to recover from football 'hits'
Off season may not be long enough to recover from football 'hits'
New research shows that the brains of some football players who had the usual head hits associated with the sport, but no concussions, still had signs of mild brain injury six months after the season ended.More >>
New research shows that the brains of some football players who had the usual head hits associated with the sport, but no concussions, still had signs of mild brain injury six months after the season ended.More >>
School bans on chocolate milk may backfire
School bans on chocolate milk may backfire
Banning chocolate milk from schools may sound like a good move for kids' health, but efforts to do so haven't turned out that way, a small study found.More >>
Banning chocolate milk from schools may sound like a good move for kids' health, but efforts to do so haven't turned out that way, a small study found.More >>
Drowning deaths down overall, but still a problem
Drowning deaths down overall, but still a problem
Just in time for summer swimming and boating season comes a grim government report: Drowning deaths are still a problem in the United States, even though overall deaths from drowning are down.More >>
Just in time for summer swimming and boating season comes a grim government report: Drowning deaths are still a problem in the United States, even though overall deaths from drowning are down.More >>
Younger adults hit hardest this flu season
Younger adults hit hardest this flu season
The H1N1 flu was the predominant influenza strain in the United States this year, but it packed a lot less punch than in 2009 when it caused a worldwide pandemic, health officials report.More >>
The H1N1 flu was the predominant influenza strain in the United States this year, but it packed a lot less punch than in 2009 when it caused a worldwide pandemic, health officials report.More >>
Campfire precautions can protect kids from burns
Campfire precautions can protect kids from burns
Campfires are exciting for kids but they also can be dangerous without supervision and simple precautions, an expert warns.More >>
Campfires are exciting for kids but they also can be dangerous without supervision and simple precautions, an expert warns.More >>
As African Ebola outbreak spreads, hopes for vaccine years away
As African Ebola outbreak spreads, hopes for vaccine years away
As a major outbreak of deadly Ebola virus spreads through the West African nations of Guinea and Liberia, public health officials are struggling to contain the horror-movie pathogen.More >>
As a major outbreak of deadly Ebola virus spreads through the West African nations of Guinea and Liberia, public health officials are struggling to contain the horror-movie pathogen before it slips into neighboring countries.More >>
Crankier babies may get more TV time
Crankier babies may get more TV time
Fussy and demanding babies are likely to spend slightly more time plopped in front of a TV or computer screen when they're toddlers than are "easier" babies, new research finds.More >>
Fussy and demanding babies are likely to spend slightly more time plopped in front of a TV or computer screen when they're toddlers than are "easier" babies, new research finds.More >>
Study ties antidepressant use in pregnancy to autism risk in boys
Study ties antidepressant use in pregnancy to autism risk in boys
Boys with autism were three times more likely to have been exposed to antidepressants known as SSRIs in the womb than typically developing children, according to new research.More >>
Boys with autism were three times more likely to have been exposed to antidepressants known as SSRIs in the womb than typically developing children, according to new research.More >>
Young dads at risk of depressive symptoms
Young dads at risk of depressive symptoms
Young fathers may be at increased risk of depression symptoms after their baby arrives, all the way through to the child's kindergarten, a new study suggests.More >>
Young fathers may be at increased risk of depression symptoms after their baby arrives, all the way through to the child's kindergarten, a new study suggests.More >>

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Low birth weight, lack of breast-feeding tied to inflammation risk in adulthood

Low birth weight, lack of breast-feeding tied to inflammation risk in adulthood

Off season may not be long enough to recover from football 'hits'

Off season may not be long enough to recover from football 'hits'

School bans on chocolate milk may backfire

School bans on chocolate milk may backfire

Drowning deaths down overall, but still a problem

Drowning deaths down overall, but still a problem

Younger adults hit hardest this flu season

Younger adults hit hardest this flu season

Campfire precautions can protect kids from burns

Campfire precautions can protect kids from burns

As African Ebola outbreak spreads, hopes for vaccine years away

As African Ebola outbreak spreads, hopes for vaccine years away

Crankier babies may get more TV time

Crankier babies may get more TV time

Study ties antidepressant use in pregnancy to autism risk in boys

Study ties antidepressant use in pregnancy to autism risk in boys

Young dads at risk of depressive symptoms

Young dads at risk of depressive symptoms