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May 15, 2003

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Upcoming Chat -- Alternative Therapies For Menopause and Other Women's Health Concerns -- Thursday, May 22, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (ET)

Since controversies remain about the risks of using HRT to treat menopause and related symptoms, many women are wondering where to turn for relief. Join our chat to learn about the alternative therapies used in this area -- are they safe or effective choices?

Teens: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Figure out if you have an alcohol or drug problem, and then learn what to do about it.

Autism

Autism is a type of developmental disability characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction and behavior.

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Mich. Parents OK Medical Care For Girl

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) -- The parents of a 2-year-old girl with a brain tumor have reached an agreement with prosecutors that requires them to seek regular care from a licensed medical doctor.

GAO: School Lunches Need More Nutrition

WASHINGTON (AP) -- School lunches are more healthful than a decade ago, but many schools still fall short of feeding children meals with the right amount of nutrients and not too much fat, congressional auditors said Friday.

NIH Awards Grants For Six New Autism Research Centers

BETHESDA, MD (NIH) -- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded grants to support six new research centers of a major network focusing on the biomedical and behavioral aspects of autism. These centers will join two that were funded last year. The overall initiative, called STAART (Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment) Centers Program, demonstrates NIH commitment to autism research and responds to a need expressed in the Children's Health Act of 2000.

Teens Exposed To Alcohol Ads, Study Says

CHICAGO (AP) -- Magazines popular with teenagers, such as Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated and People, tend to have more liquor and beer ads than other titles, suggesting the alcohol industry may be indirectly targeting underage drinkers, according to a study.

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Not So Fast: Why Your Doctor Is Skeptical

For every true medical advance or "breakthrough," hundreds of promising developments never make a significant impact on people's health. Therefore, it's good to be skeptical about new medical research.

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California Whooping Cough Cases Surge

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nearly three times as many whooping cough cases have been reported in California this year compared to 2004, according to the state Department of Health Services.

Acne Patients Taking Antibiotics Get More Infections

CHICAGO (American Medical Association) -- Individuals treated with antibiotics for acne for more than six weeks were more than twice as likely to develop an upper respiratory tract infection within one year as individuals with acne who were not treated with antibiotics, according to an article in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

1 Million U.S. Children Are Caregivers

(USA TODAY) -- More than 1 million children in the USA take care of sick or disabled relatives, shopping, feeding, dressing, medicating and even changing adult diapers, a government-financed study finds. It is the first to document what advocacy groups call a hidden national problem.

It All Adds Up for Kindergarteners

(The New York Times News Service) -- Math and language go hand-in-hand. You can't count without using words for numbers, right? Wrong. Research shows some animals have the ability to calculate quantities, and now a new study suggests that young children do, too -- even if they don't know it.

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Not So Fast: Why Your Doctor Is Skeptical

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California Whooping Cough Cases Surge

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nearly three times as many whooping cough cases have been reported in California this year compared to 2004, according to the state Department of Health Services.

Acne Patients Taking Antibiotics Get More Infections

CHICAGO (American Medical Association) -- Individuals treated with antibiotics for acne for more than six weeks were more than twice as likely to develop an upper respiratory tract infection within one year as individuals with acne who were not treated with antibiotics, according to an article in the September issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

1 Million U.S. Children Are Caregivers

(USA TODAY) -- More than 1 million children in the USA take care of sick or disabled relatives, shopping, feeding, dressing, medicating and even changing adult diapers, a government-financed study finds. It is the first to document what advocacy groups call a hidden national problem.

It All Adds Up for Kindergarteners

(The New York Times News Service) -- Math and language go hand-in-hand. You can't count without using words for numbers, right? Wrong. Research shows some animals have the ability to calculate quantities, and now a new study suggests that young children do, too -- even if they don't know it.

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November 12, 2005

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Phytonutrients: Prevention in a Plant

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and spices are the sole source of phytonutrients. These natural compounds form the immune system of a plant. They protect plants from disease and they can protect you too!

This Week In Children's Health News

Movies Inspire Children to Smoke

(USA TODAY) -- Smoking depicted in the movies is a primary reason children ages 10 to 14 try cigarettes, a study reports today.

Study: 2 Million Adolescents Have Pre-Diabetes

CHICAGO (AP) -- Roughly 2 million U.S. children ages 12 to 19 have a pre-diabetic condition linked to obesity and inactivity that puts them at risk for full-blown diabetes and cardiovascular problems, government data suggest.

Blame Puberty for Teen Sleep Patterns

(The New York Times News Service) -- What turns early-to-bed children into nocturnal teenagers who often don't hit the pillow until close to midnight?

Parents Turn to Organic Over Food Fears

(The Associated Press) -- Sales of organic baby food have jumped nearly 18 percent since last year -- double the overall growth of organic food sales, according to the marketing information company ACNielsen. As demand has risen, organic food for children has been popping up outside natural food stores.

HHS Launches New Campaign to Fight Underage Drinking

WASHINGTON (The New York Times News Service) -- With nearly 30 percent of 12 to 20-year-olds reporting they drank alcohol in the last month, the top federal health official said Monday that underage drinking is a 'significant national problem" and asked states to start sponsoring town hall meetings to address it.

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Phytonutrients: Prevention in a Plant

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This Week In Children's Health News

Movies Inspire Children to Smoke

(USA TODAY) -- Smoking depicted in the movies is a primary reason children ages 10 to 14 try cigarettes, a study reports today.

Study: 2 Million Adolescents Have Pre-Diabetes

CHICAGO (AP) -- Roughly 2 million U.S. children ages 12 to 19 have a pre-diabetic condition linked to obesity and inactivity that puts them at risk for full-blown diabetes and cardiovascular problems, government data suggest.

Blame Puberty for Teen Sleep Patterns

(The New York Times News Service) -- What turns early-to-bed children into nocturnal teenagers who often don't hit the pillow until close to midnight?

Parents Turn to Organic Over Food Fears

(The Associated Press) -- Sales of organic baby food have jumped nearly 18 percent since last year -- double the overall growth of organic food sales, according to the marketing information company ACNielsen. As demand has risen, organic food for children has been popping up outside natural food stores.

HHS Launches New Campaign to Fight Underage Drinking

WASHINGTON (The New York Times News Service) -- With nearly 30 percent of 12 to 20-year-olds reporting they drank alcohol in the last month, the top federal health official said Monday that underage drinking is a 'significant national problem" and asked states to start sponsoring town hall meetings to address it.

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January 5, 2006

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Update From the Medical Journals: December 2005

What's the latest news in the medical journals this month? Find out what your doctor is reading.

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Cheerleading Injuries More Than Double

CHICAGO (AP) -- Cheerleaders catapult in the air, climb human pyramids and catch their tumbling teammates as they fall to the ground. They also make lots of emergency room visits.

Bipolar Disorder More Common in Teens Than Thought

(The New York Times News Service) -- Bipolar disorder is more common than expected among teens hospitalized for psychiatric problems.

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Cheerleading Injuries More Than Double

CHICAGO (AP) -- Cheerleaders catapult in the air, climb human pyramids and catch their tumbling teammates as they fall to the ground. They also make lots of emergency room visits.

Bipolar Disorder More Common in Teens Than Thought

(The New York Times News Service) -- Bipolar disorder is more common than expected among teens hospitalized for psychiatric problems.

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January 26, 2006

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Breaking Down Bone Myths

There's some truth and some myth to common beliefs about bones. Read on to learn more about bone health, bone injuries and common misconceptions about them.

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New Football Helmets May Cut Injury Risk

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Newer helmet technology could reduce the risk of high school football players getting concussions, but not the severity of the injury, according to new research.

Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Predict Kids' Bone Health

(The New York Times News Service) -- Mothers who take extra vitamin D while pregnant could be protecting their children from osteoporosis later in life.

CDC Report: Down Syndrome More Common

ATLANTA (AP) -- Down syndrome in the United States is more common than previously thought, at one case for every 733 live births, according to a new government report containing what are regarded as the most reliable estimates yet on the prevalence of 18 types of birth defects.

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Breaking Down Bone Myths

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This Week In Children's Health News

New Football Helmets May Cut Injury Risk

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Newer helmet technology could reduce the risk of high school football players getting concussions, but not the severity of the injury, according to new research.

Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Predict Kids' Bone Health

(The New York Times News Service) -- Mothers who take extra vitamin D while pregnant could be protecting their children from osteoporosis later in life.

CDC Report: Down Syndrome More Common

ATLANTA (AP) -- Down syndrome in the United States is more common than previously thought, at one case for every 733 live births, according to a new government report containing what are regarded as the most reliable estimates yet on the prevalence of 18 types of birth defects.

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January 26, 2006

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How Do You Know If You're Fit?

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Childhood Heart Repairs May Not Last

WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of medicine's greatest triumphs is hitting a snag: Up to 1 million people born with once-lethal heart defects now have grown up, a pioneering generation largely unaware that heart repairs can wear out as they approach middle age.

New Collaboration to Fight Child Diseases

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A hospital and medical school ranked among the nation's best are launching a new Children's Discovery Institute to try to speed up cures for childhood illnesses using findings from the Human Genome Project, the program to identify all the genes in human DNA.

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Childhood Heart Repairs May Not Last

WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of medicine's greatest triumphs is hitting a snag: Up to 1 million people born with once-lethal heart defects now have grown up, a pioneering generation largely unaware that heart repairs can wear out as they approach middle age.

New Collaboration to Fight Child Diseases

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Update From the Medical Journals: January 2006

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CDC Considers Flu Vaccine for Millions More Children

ATLANTA (The New York Times News Service) -- Federal disease specialists are considering whether to routinely vaccinate millions more children against the flu -- a measure designed to protect children and the adults they might expose to the virus.

Studies Link Psychosis, Teenage Marijuana Use

(The New York Times News Service) -- Researchers are offering new ammunition to worried parents trying to dissuade their teens from smoking marijuana: Evidence is mounting that for some adolescents whose genes put them at added risk, heavy pot use could increase the chances of developing severe mental illness - psychosis or schizophrenia.

W.Va. Schools Get Game to Fight Obesity

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia, which has one of the nation's worst obesity problems, is expanding a project that uses a video game to boost students' physical activity.

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Update From the Medical Journals: January 2006

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CDC Considers Flu Vaccine for Millions More Children

ATLANTA (The New York Times News Service) -- Federal disease specialists are considering whether to routinely vaccinate millions more children against the flu -- a measure designed to protect children and the adults they might expose to the virus.

Studies Link Psychosis, Teenage Marijuana Use

(The New York Times News Service) -- Researchers are offering new ammunition to worried parents trying to dissuade their teens from smoking marijuana: Evidence is mounting that for some adolescents whose genes put them at added risk, heavy pot use could increase the chances of developing severe mental illness - psychosis or schizophrenia.

W.Va. Schools Get Game to Fight Obesity

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia, which has one of the nation's worst obesity problems, is expanding a project that uses a video game to boost students' physical activity.

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February 16, 2006

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Promoting a Healthy Body Image

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Mixed Messages on ADHD

(USA TODAY) -- Parents who are concerned about the heart risks of stimulants to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder may hear conflicting advice from doctors, depending on whom they consult.

Clinton Announces Healthy Schools Effort

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former President Clinton and the Wood Foundation announced an 8 million dollar initiative Monday to fight childhood obesity by promoting healthier food and more exercise in schools.

Parents' Fighting Has Long-Term Impact on Kids

(The New York Times News Service) -- Two new studies suggest that even moderate amounts of parental conflict can wreak havoc on the lives of children, disrupting their sleep and causing negative feelings in their day-to-day lives.

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Promoting a Healthy Body Image

Like some popular celebrities, many adolescents have succumbed to our culture's unhealthy message that "thin is in." If not identified and treated, eating disorders can lead to health damage and even death.

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Mixed Messages on ADHD

(USA TODAY) -- Parents who are concerned about the heart risks of stimulants to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder may hear conflicting advice from doctors, depending on whom they consult.

Clinton Announces Healthy Schools Effort

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former President Clinton and the Wood Foundation announced an 8 million dollar initiative Monday to fight childhood obesity by promoting healthier food and more exercise in schools.

Parents' Fighting Has Long-Term Impact on Kids

(The New York Times News Service) -- Two new studies suggest that even moderate amounts of parental conflict can wreak havoc on the lives of children, disrupting their sleep and causing negative feelings in their day-to-day lives.

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"Dys" Can Help You Understand Your Doctor

Understanding the Greek prefix "dys" can help you translate many medical words and phrases.

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Antibiotics May Boost Infant Asthma Risk, Study Suggests

(The New York Times News Service) -- Children who are exposed to even one course of antibiotics during their first year of life may be at increased risk for developing childhood asthma, Canadian researchers report.

Measles Deaths Drop by Nearly Half

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- A global immunization drive has cut measles deaths by nearly half during the last six years, the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund said Friday.

Fewer NYC High Schoolers Are Lighting Up

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fewer New York City public high schoolers are lighting up, a trend officials credit to such factors as better health education, smoking bans in workplaces and higher cigarette sales taxes.

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Antibiotics May Boost Infant Asthma Risk, Study Suggests

(The New York Times News Service) -- Children who are exposed to even one course of antibiotics during their first year of life may be at increased risk for developing childhood asthma, Canadian researchers report.

Measles Deaths Drop by Nearly Half

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- A global immunization drive has cut measles deaths by nearly half during the last six years, the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund said Friday.

Fewer NYC High Schoolers Are Lighting Up

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fewer New York City public high schoolers are lighting up, a trend officials credit to such factors as better health education, smoking bans in workplaces and higher cigarette sales taxes.

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Treating Moms' Depression May Help Kids

CHICAGO (AP) -- Researchers say they've shown for the first time that treating a mother's depression can help prevent depression and anxiety disorders in her child, a provocative finding with potentially big public health implications.

To Head Off Allergies, Expose Your Kids to Pets and Dirt Early. Really.

(USA TODAY) -- Here's the conventional wisdom: Pets promote allergy, kids shouldn't eat peanuts until they're at least 3, and intestinal worms are nothing more than an icky reminder of life before flush toilets.

Petting Zoos Can Breed Illness

(The New York Times News Service) -- Petting zoos may be fun for the kids, but they are breeding grounds for bacteria that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, new research contends.

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Treating Moms' Depression May Help Kids

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To Head Off Allergies, Expose Your Kids to Pets and Dirt Early. Really.

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Letting Go and Letting Your Brain Decide

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Fidgeting in Classroom May Help Students

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) -- The fidgety boys and girls in Phil Rynearson's classroom get up and move around whenever they want, and that's just fine with him.

Sleep-Deprived Teens Pose Safety Hazard

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Researchers Look at Farm Kids, Pesticides

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TV and Video-Game Violence Harms Kids

(The New York Times News Service) -- Watching too much violent TV and playing too many violent video games takes a toll on children's social and physical development, researchers report.

Teens with Epilepsy Prone to Depression

(The New York Times News Service) -- Teenagers who have epilepsy often face a double whammy because along with the seizure disorder, they're much more prone to depression and other psychiatric problems.

Intelligence Linked to Childhood Brain Growth Patterns

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TV and Video-Game Violence Harms Kids

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Teens with Epilepsy Prone to Depression

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Protects Newborns

(The New York Times News Service) -- It shields children and adults from pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections, and now a new study finds that pneumococcal vaccine protects newborns, too.

Shortage of Child Psychiatrists Cited

NEW YORK (AP) -- In state after state, bleak statistics and grim anecdotes lead to the same diagnosis: America suffers from a serious, long-term shortage of child psychiatrists that is taking a toll on young people, their parents and their doctors.

Number of Kids on Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Doubles

(The New York Times News Service) -- In a four-year span, the number of U.S. children and teens taking prescription drugs to treat or prevent type 2 diabetes has increased twofold, according to a new study.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Protects Newborns

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Shortage of Child Psychiatrists Cited

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Number of Kids on Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Doubles

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Update From the Medical Journals: May 2006

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Moms, Dads Worry as Summer Season Begins

(The New York Times News Service) -- Memorial Day marks the start of summer fun for America's teens -- and, according to a new survey, the start of a season of worry for many of their parents.

For Kids, One Cigarette Is All It Takes

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Study: ADHD Drugs Send Thousands to ERs

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Moms, Dads Worry as Summer Season Begins

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For Kids, One Cigarette Is All It Takes

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Body Language: Telling Your Anterior From Your Posterior

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FDA Halts Unapproved Antihistamines

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Survey: Teen Smoking in U.S. Levels Off

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FDA Halts Unapproved Antihistamines

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Survey: Teen Smoking in U.S. Levels Off

ATLANTA (AP) -- The long, steady decline in teen smoking in the U.S. since the late 1990s appears to have come to a standstill, health officials said Friday.

Pa. Schools Weigh Parental Fast-Food Ban

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Summer Brings Tragedy for Children in Cars

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Swim Lessons for Toddlers Focus on Safety

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Parents Are Key to Success of Cancer Vaccine

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Summer Brings Tragedy for Children in Cars

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Swim Lessons for Toddlers Focus on Safety

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Parents Are Key to Success of Cancer Vaccine

TAMPA (The New York Times News Service) -- The new vaccine Gardasil prevents cervical cancer by protecting women against a virus that is sexually transmitted. But advocates worry that the full potential of the vaccine may not be realized. That some women's lives may go unsaved because the vaccine comes with a few complications.

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The Many Ways To Say "Normal"

Much of what doctors see everyday is normal, whether it's during a routine physical examination or while investigating symptoms. So, it should be no surprise that doctors use a number of medical terms to describe normal results. Learning a few of them can help decipher what might otherwise be confusing.

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Society Switches Focus Away From Children

(USA TODAY) -- The USA is becoming a much more adult-focused society after being child-centered for decades, a report suggests.

Study Shows Doctors Miss Flu in Children

NEW YORK (AP) -- Doctors fail to diagnose the flu in the vast majority of young children, depriving them of medicines that could shorten their illness and keep them from spreading it to others, a study suggests.

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The Many Ways To Say "Normal"

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Society Switches Focus Away From Children

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Vaccine Advice Seen as Sensitive Issue

ATLANTA (AP) -- Taking up a sensitive issue among religious conservatives, an influential government advisory panel Thursday recommended that 11- and 12-year-old girls be routinely vaccinated against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer.

Weighted Toys May Help Burn Calories

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Doctors and health advocates have warned for years that American children are getting fatter. Now even some kids' teddy bears are packing on the pounds. But these heavy toys aim to combat obesity, not add to it.

Children May Need 2 Chickenpox Shots

(The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) -- A federal panel is expected to decide today whether millions of pre-kindergartners across the nation should get two chickenpox shots instead of one before starting school, and also will consider adjusting guidelines for flu shots to reduce the seasonal toll of influenza.

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Vaccine Advice Seen as Sensitive Issue

ATLANTA (AP) -- Taking up a sensitive issue among religious conservatives, an influential government advisory panel Thursday recommended that 11- and 12-year-old girls be routinely vaccinated against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer.

Weighted Toys May Help Burn Calories

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Children May Need 2 Chickenpox Shots

(The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) -- A federal panel is expected to decide today whether millions of pre-kindergartners across the nation should get two chickenpox shots instead of one before starting school, and also will consider adjusting guidelines for flu shots to reduce the seasonal toll of influenza.

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"Intermittent Explosive Disorder" Grabs Attention

IED is a disorder of impulse control. This means that an individual has difficulty resisting aggressive urges, which result in angry outbursts and destructive behavior, such as property damage, that is out of proportion to the situation.

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Judge Lifts Order for Cancer Treatment

ACCOMAC, Va. (AP) -- A judge ruled Tuesday that a 16-year-old cancer patient who has refused conventional medical treatment does not have to report to a hospital as previously ordered and scheduled a trial to settle the dispute.

FDA Warns Lunch Box Makers About Lead

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Soft lunch boxes may be lined with a vinyl containing lead, the government says, but safety officials say the containers pose no immediate danger.

Study Shows Benefits of Kids' Playtime

LONDON (AP) -- Doctors may soon have a prescription for health that even kids will like: more playtime. European and international health experts say a new study makes the most convincing case yet for the benefits of children being active. They say the research may lead to new guidelines saying youngsters between ages 5 and 16 need to be active up to 1 1/2 hours a day.

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"Intermittent Explosive Disorder" Grabs Attention

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Judge Lifts Order for Cancer Treatment

ACCOMAC, Va. (AP) -- A judge ruled Tuesday that a 16-year-old cancer patient who has refused conventional medical treatment does not have to report to a hospital as previously ordered and scheduled a trial to settle the dispute.

FDA Warns Lunch Box Makers About Lead

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Study Shows Benefits of Kids' Playtime

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Update From the Medical Journals: July 2006

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Baby Fat: When to Rejoice, When to Worry

(The Associated Press) -- New parents learn quickly that everyone has something to say about a pudgy baby.

Nickelodeon to Kids: Go Out and Play

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's the heart of the summer, a time when a kid's thoughts may well turn to watching television - lots of television. But one television network is telling kids to turn off their sets, put aside their remotes and go outside and play.

Vaccine Guidelines Growing More Complex

ATLANTA (AP) -- The growing list of childhood vaccinations reads like an alphabet soup: Hib, HepA, HepB, IPV, PCV, MCV4, DTaP, Tdap, varicella and influenza.

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Baby Fat: When to Rejoice, When to Worry

(The Associated Press) -- New parents learn quickly that everyone has something to say about a pudgy baby.

Nickelodeon to Kids: Go Out and Play

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's the heart of the summer, a time when a kid's thoughts may well turn to watching television - lots of television. But one television network is telling kids to turn off their sets, put aside their remotes and go outside and play.

Vaccine Guidelines Growing More Complex

ATLANTA (AP) -- The growing list of childhood vaccinations reads like an alphabet soup: Hib, HepA, HepB, IPV, PCV, MCV4, DTaP, Tdap, varicella and influenza.

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Croup

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ADHD Drugs to Have Stronger Warning

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced changes to the labels for Dexedrine, an amphetamine used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, to warn of possible heart problems it may cause.

Study: Decorated Needles Calm Patients

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) -- Researchers at the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center believe they have found a way to make patients less fearful of needles -- decorate them with butterflies, flowers and smiley faces.

Autism's Effects on Brain Extensive

(The Cincinnati Post) -- Autism involves widespread brain changes affecting many aspects of behavior and thinking, beyond the characteristic language and social deficits, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found.

TV Found to Be a Painkiller for Children

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sometimes the numbing effect of TV can be helpful. Especially if you're a kid being stuck with a needle at the hospital.

Ark. Aggressive on Childhood Obesity

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The percentage of Arkansas schoolchildren overweight or at risk of becoming overweight was 37.5 percent this year, down from 38.1 percent three years ago. The most recent canvass covered 371,082 of Arkansas' 450,000 public school children.

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ADHD Drugs to Have Stronger Warning

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced changes to the labels for Dexedrine, an amphetamine used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, to warn of possible heart problems it may cause.

Study: Decorated Needles Calm Patients

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) -- Researchers at the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center believe they have found a way to make patients less fearful of needles -- decorate them with butterflies, flowers and smiley faces.

Autism's Effects on Brain Extensive

(The Cincinnati Post) -- Autism involves widespread brain changes affecting many aspects of behavior and thinking, beyond the characteristic language and social deficits, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have found.

TV Found to Be a Painkiller for Children

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sometimes the numbing effect of TV can be helpful. Especially if you're a kid being stuck with a needle at the hospital.

Ark. Aggressive on Childhood Obesity

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The percentage of Arkansas schoolchildren overweight or at risk of becoming overweight was 37.5 percent this year, down from 38.1 percent three years ago. The most recent canvass covered 371,082 of Arkansas' 450,000 public school children.

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End Your Weight Loss Struggles

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Toddlers Don't Always Outgrow Chubbiness

CHICAGO (AP) -- Pudgy toddlers face a good chance of becoming overweight 12-year-olds, according to government research that shoots down the notion that kids just naturally outgrow early chubbiness.

Older Dads May Have Kids With Autism

CHICAGO (AP) -- Men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than younger dads, a new study released Monday shows, bolstering evidence that genetics contributes to the mental disorder.

Alcohol Ads Run on Youth-Oriented Radio

ATLANTA (AP) -- About half of the alcohol advertising on radio is aired during youth-oriented programs, according to a new study that suggests beer and liquor companies are not abiding by a self-imposed ban on advertising to teens.

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Toddlers Don't Always Outgrow Chubbiness

CHICAGO (AP) -- Pudgy toddlers face a good chance of becoming overweight 12-year-olds, according to government research that shoots down the notion that kids just naturally outgrow early chubbiness.

Older Dads May Have Kids With Autism

CHICAGO (AP) -- Men who become fathers in their 40s or older are much more likely to have autistic children than younger dads, a new study released Monday shows, bolstering evidence that genetics contributes to the mental disorder.

Alcohol Ads Run on Youth-Oriented Radio

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Can Sex Be a Health Hazard?

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Study: Impact of Drugs on Kids Confusing

CHICAGO (AP) -- Finding out how prescription drugs affect children isn't easy, even for pediatricians, a new study says.

National Institutes of Health Launching 3 Autism Studies

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. ( News Service) -- The National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched three clinical studies on autism at its research program on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Md.

Danger Signs of Child Obesity

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Study: Impact of Drugs on Kids Confusing

CHICAGO (AP) -- Finding out how prescription drugs affect children isn't easy, even for pediatricians, a new study says.

National Institutes of Health Launching 3 Autism Studies

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Say Goodbye to Separation Anxiety

It's normal for children to have some trouble separating from caretakers. It's a sign of bonding, of the kind of strong relationship that is important for nurturing. If your child will be separating from you to go to daycare, school, or an activity, here are some ideas to make things go more smoothly.

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Common Cause of Limp in Kids Not Serious

CHICAGO (AP) -- Little discussed in baby guides, toxic sinuvitis is a rarely serious condition that is among the most common causes of limping in young children.

U.S. Kids Not So Active in Gym

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Researchers report that in the typical high school gym class -- where there are a few jumping jacks before a halfhearted game of softball -- students are active for an average of just 16 minutes.

Study: ADHD Cases Linked to Lead, Smoking

CHICAGO (AP) -- About one-third of attention deficit cases among U.S. children may be linked with tobacco smoke before birth or to lead exposure afterward, according to provocative new research.

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It's normal for children to have some trouble separating from caretakers. It's a sign of bonding, of the kind of strong relationship that is important for nurturing. If your child will be separating from you to go to daycare, school, or an activity, here are some ideas to make things go more smoothly.

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Common Cause of Limp in Kids Not Serious

CHICAGO (AP) -- Little discussed in baby guides, toxic sinuvitis is a rarely serious condition that is among the most common causes of limping in young children.

U.S. Kids Not So Active in Gym

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Researchers report that in the typical high school gym class -- where there are a few jumping jacks before a halfhearted game of softball -- students are active for an average of just 16 minutes.

Study: ADHD Cases Linked to Lead, Smoking

CHICAGO (AP) -- About one-third of attention deficit cases among U.S. children may be linked with tobacco smoke before birth or to lead exposure afterward, according to provocative new research.

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New Key to Autism

A study published in the September, 2006 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry may give older prospective fathers pause before plunging into biological parenthood. The authors found a significant increase in the risk of autism and similar disorders as fathers got older.

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Quality of Health Care in U.S. Improves

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The quality of the health care provided to millions of Americans improved last year across several dozen categories, including increased immunization rates among insured children.

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Like most 5-year-olds, loves to play. But not every toy is fun for , who is autistic.

Weightlifting Teens Lower Diabetes Risk

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Research has shown that strength training can help overweight adults lower their risk of diabetes. But what about teenagers?

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Sept. 27, 2006

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Hello, helen thompson:

Thank you for subscribing to our Weekly Children's Health E-Mail. Here's today's roundup of health news and features.

Children's Health

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Health A To Z

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The Infant Year

The Early Years

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The Adolescent Years

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New Key to Autism

A study published in the September, 2006 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry may give older prospective fathers pause before plunging into biological parenthood. The authors found a significant increase in the risk of autism and similar disorders as fathers got older.

This Week In Children's Health News

Quality of Health Care in U.S. Improves

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The quality of the health care provided to millions of Americans improved last year across several dozen categories, including increased immunization rates among insured children.

Toy Guide Focuses on Special Needs Kids

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Like most 5-year-olds, loves to play. But not every toy is fun for , who is autistic.

Weightlifting Teens Lower Diabetes Risk

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Research has shown that strength training can help overweight adults lower their risk of diabetes. But what about teenagers?

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Get Straight Talk From Your Doctor

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