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Recent Kids' Health Articles

Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says

Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says

Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds

Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder ’Just the Beginning’
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy

School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities

Health Tip: Create Baby’s Bedtime Routine
Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep

Married With Children Paves Way to Happiness
Satisfaction with life goes up as family size increases, study finds

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters