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MDs Get a Guide on Screening Teens for DrugsDoctors should routinely screening teenagers for drug and alcohol use, and should use simple questions to figure out teens' level of use.
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Kids' Sleep Problems May Benefit from School ScreeningsGood sleep habits set a foundation for healthy school experience.
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Nicotine May Help Combat Memory LossA nicotine patch helped people with mild cognitive impairment, which is an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, improve their scores on tests of memory and attention.
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Tiniest Babies In US Have Thrived, Researchers FindRumaisa and Madeline both weight about half of a pound when they were born.
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Acupuncture by Trained Providers Deemed Safe for KidsMild adverse effects occurred in nearly 12 percent of patients.
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Educating Teens, Parents May Reverse Lack of VaccinationsVaccinations rates have improved , but are still lower than the coverage goal.
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BPA During Pregnancy May Cause Behavior Problems in GirlsBPA exposure after a child was born had no affect on behavioral and emotional control, according to the study.
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Autism 5 Times More Common Among Low Birth Weight BabiesBetter prenatal care could help reduce cases of autism, the researchers say.
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Docs Cite Head Injuries in Ruling Out Youth BoxingKids' brains can take longer to heal, and memory impairment can affect learning.
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Kids' Falls from Windows Still a Problem, Research FindsChildren under age 5 are most at risk.
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Positive Thinking Depression Remedy Raises ControversyThe researchers developed their ideas by looking at what types of thoughts distinguish happy people from people with depression.
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Trouble in Traffic: Kids with ADHD Have Difficulty Crossing StreetsDecision-making is difficult for children with ADHD.
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Kids Safer with Grandparents Behind the WheelBut the study also found that grandparents were less likely to use proper child restraints.
