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  • Study: 2 Cups of Milk Per Day Best for Toddlers

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 17, 2012
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    Some pediatricians are advising that parents only give their toddlers two cups of milk a day, because too much of it could deplete them of necessary nutrients.
    A new study, published online on Dec. 17 in Pediatrics, found that 2.1 cups of milk a day...

  • How to Talk with Children About Connecticut School Shooting

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 17, 2012
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    As the nation watches the reports about the recent Connecticut school shooting, many people may find themselves feeling anxious, worried, saddened or otherwise concerned.
    While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they do not know ho...

  • 11-Year-Old Girl Accused of Being Pregnant Had Massive 20 Pound Tumor

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 14, 2012
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    Janet Roberts said she has lived by a rule learned from her mother.
    "Our mom always told us never judge a book by its cover," said Roberts, "and see what she meant with this situation that happened with my daughter."
    Roberts said her 11-year-old wa...

  • Concussions In Kids May Cause Brain Changes That Last for Months

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 14, 2012
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    The link between concussions and long-lasting brain damage is one often brought up in the context of professional football players. A new study that looked at children's brains following concussions found troubling evidence that they too may experien...

  • Iron Supplements May Help Underweight Newborns

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 11, 2012
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    A low birth weight has been linked to a greater likelihood of long-term health problems during childhood, such as developmental delays or learning disabilities.
    A new study said iron supplements given to slightly underweight newborns may protect aga...

  • Study: TV In Bedrooms Boosts Kids' Risk of Fat, Disease

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 11, 2012
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    Kids who have TVs in their bedrooms are twice as likely to be fat and nearly three times as likely to be at risk for heart disease and diabetes as those who don’t, according to a new study that renews concerns about health and screen time.
    Spe...

  • Time to Revamp the Dinner Menu? Black Women Struggle with Obesity

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 11, 2012
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    African-American women have the highest obesity rate of any group of Americans. Four out of five black women have a body mass index above 25 percent, the threshold for being overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...

  • Study: Couples with Children Shown to Live Longer, Mentally Healthier Lives

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 7, 2012
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    Children can bring more than joy -- and stress -- into your lives. A new study out of the Dec. 5 Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows that couples who choose to have their own children or adopt live longer than couples who don't have ki...

  • New Prenatal Genetic Test Gives Parents More Answers

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 7, 2012
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    New applications of a genetic test could help parents learn more about the genetics of their unborn children.
    Three studies released Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine highlight the use of microarray testing as the latest technology in...

  • Dozens Treated After Carbon Monoxide Leak at Atlanta School

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 4, 2012
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    Forty-three children were rushed to an Atlanta hospital and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after a leak of the deadly but invisible and odorless gas was detected at an elementary school.
    In addition to the children, six adults became sick fol...