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Is leukemia hereditary?

Is leukemia hereditary?

Leukemia does not usually run in families, so in most cases, it is not hereditary. However, people can inherit genetic abnormalities that increase their risk of developing this form of cancer. In other cases, environmental and lifestyle factors can increase a person’s risk of leukemia. Such factors include exposure to toxic chemicals and smoking. In […]

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How Kids Benefit From Doing Chores

How Kids Benefit From Doing Chores

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Chores. Whether you’re an adult or a child, the very word makes any job sound less than fun. But these everyday tasks make households run, and engaging kids in age-appropriate chores from an early age teaches them invaluable life skills, […]

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Health Tip: Children and Pets

Health Tip: Children and Pets

(HealthDay News) — Teaching children how to care for an animal can be an invaluable experience, says the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Latest Healthy Kids News Taking care of pets can help children develop social skills and learn how to treat others nicely. However, certain guidelines must be followed. The AACAP offers […]

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Health Tip: Treating Scoliosis

Health Tip: Treating Scoliosis

(HealthDay News) — Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often diagnosed in early adolescence, most cases show symptoms such as uneven shoulders, waist or hips, says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Latest Healthy Kids News These treatment options may be may be needed: Doctor visits every four to six months. X-rays every […]

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Cholesterol Levels Improving Among U.S. Kids

Cholesterol Levels Improving Among U.S. Kids

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, May 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Despite an epidemic of childhood obesity, the cholesterol levels of American kids have been improving over the past 20 years, a new study shows. Researchers found that since 1999, levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol among U.S. children and teens have […]

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Where’s the Best Place for Your Child’s Sports Physical Exam?

Where’s the Best Place for Your Child’s Sports Physical Exam?

Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, May 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Student athletes usually need a sports physical. And the best place for that exam is at their primary care doctor’s office, according to updated guidelines from leading U.S. medical experts. “Whenever possible, the sports physical should be performed in the primary care physician’s office, […]