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Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado
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Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say

Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes

Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
Some experts say no level of exposure is safe, push for zero tolerance from CDC

Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
Single, random change to gene during fetal development causes birthmarks and the more serious Sturge-Weber syndrome

Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
Better care, advances in technology may explain improved survival for these young kidney failure patients

More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
Conditions such as autism, ADHD appear to drive 16 percent increase in a decade

Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
Children should not play with these products, researcher says

No Need to Toss Your Child's Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
The common practice may be unnecessary because strep bacteria typically don't survive

Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
Study found no gains in lethargy, social withdrawal, but those on the drug improved in other ways

Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
Study investigated access to dermatologists for children with the skin condition

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