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In-Store Marketing Helps Get Kids Vaping

In-Store Marketing Helps Get Kids Vaping

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — E-cigarettes are enticing enough to young people with their fruit flavors and slick smoking devices, but new research suggests that marketing in retail stores may also encourage some teenagers to take up vaping. Researchers found that teens who recalled seeing […]

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A Kid-Friendly Emergency Room Saves Lives

A Kid-Friendly Emergency Room Saves Lives

Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Critically ill kids are far more likely to survive if they’re treated at hospital emergency rooms that are well-equipped to care for children, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data on more than 20,400 critically ill youngsters seen in ERs at 426 hospitals in […]

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HPV Vaccination Rate in U.S. Girls Has Stalled

HPV Vaccination Rate in U.S. Girls Has Stalled

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Aug. 22 (HealthDay News) — While there’s been a slight uptick in the number of American boys who get the HPV vaccine to help prevent certain cancers, a new study finds there’s been almost no increase for girls. And overall, too few kids are getting the […]

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Fluoridated water: Maternal exposure may affect children’s IQs

Fluoridated water: Maternal exposure may affect children’s IQs

New research examines the link between maternal consumption of fluoridated water and lower IQs in their children. New research explores the possible developmental effects of fluoridated tap water. According to recent estimates, 66% of all United States residents receive fluoridated water through their taps. Adding fluoride to drinking water has been a public health practice […]

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How to Protect Your Baby Against Eczema

How to Protect Your Baby Against Eczema

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Using a rich moisturizer, even an inexpensive one like petroleum jelly, is one part of keeping eczema under control. Now researchers have found that this skin care step can keep many newborns at risk for the condition from developing it. […]