Children’s Health
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Wisconsin twins give birth just 8 hours apart
When the mother of Wisconsin twins found out both of her daughters were pregnant, she predicted that they would give birth to twins of their own on th...
UK Ebola 'relapse' case takes virus specialists to uncharted waters
LONDON – The case of Pauline Cafferkey, the first person known to have recovered from Ebola and then suffer an apparently life-threatening relapse, is...
Talking to kids about smoking risks may help parents quit
Parents who quit smoking may be less likely to relapse when they discuss the dangers of cigarettes with their children, a U.S. study suggests. Researc...
Malaria protein may hold key for cancer cure, scientists say
Researchers seeking a vaccine to protect pregnant women against malaria have stumbled across what they believe to be a potential cancer treatment. In...
US prescription opioid misuse and deaths increase
The proportion of people reporting use of prescription opioids for reasons other than medical necessity fell between 2003 and 2013, but use disorders...
More kids are getting ear surgery to avoid being bullied
A 6-year-old boy in Salt Lake City, Utah, recently had plastic surgery to make his ears stick out less, and parents everywhere weighed in on the famil...
4 essential elements of a healthy doctor-patient relationship
It’s easy to focus on the basics when evaluating your doctor: Did he go to a good medical school? Does she have a good reputation with colleagues and...
Young mothers more likely to have unprotected sex with fathers of their children
Young mothers may be more likely to have unprotected sex in encounters with the fathers of their children, increasing their risk of repeat pregnancies...
Sex outside of ‘optimal’ ovulation window changes immune system, increases fertility
Previous research suggests having sex boosts immunity and that doing so during the optimal ovulation window improves a couple’s likelihood of conceivi...
Wyoming sees first confirmed human case of rabies
The Wyoming Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the state's first recorded case of human rabies. The Cas...
FDA's new anti-smoking campaign uses hip-hop to target youth
The Food and Drug Administration will try to adapt the sounds, style and attitudes of hip-hop into a multi-million dollar anti-smoking campaign to dis...
Getting active after a cancer diagnosis may extend life
For people diagnosed with cancer, the risk of cancer death falls as physical activity rises, according to a new analysis of more than 70 existing stud...
Marijuana study reveals teens' 'surprising' views of the drug
Marijuana use continues to become legal in more places, but that doesn't mean the drug's popularity among adolescents is growing, a new study finds. A...
Kids with asthma fare worse when they live with smokers
Kids with asthma are more likely to have breathing problems and be hospitalized when they live with a smoker, a research review suggests. The team ana...
Michigan woman, 81, dies of West Nile virus
An 81-year-old woman in Michigan has died after contracting the West Nile virus, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed. T...
Teen dies after eating one of his favorite treats
One of Simon Katz's favorite treats was a s'more, which is probably why he dove into the dessert without hesitation in the parking lot of his Colorado...
Tailored safety training may help reduce work-related pain
Blending behavior-modification tactics with ergonomics may help workers avoid occupational pain and injuries, according to a report from Australia. La...
150 cases of Shigella reportedly confirmed in Kansas City
There have reportedly been 150 confirmed cases of Shigella in Kansas City, Missouri, prompting city health officials to warn the public of the disease...
Medical research subjects who lie can mess up study results
People who lie about their health in order to get into medical research studies can mess up study results, and potentially make drugs appear more safe...
178,000 children’s water bottles recalled due to choking hazard
A children’s water bottle sold exclusively at Target is being recalled after reports of potential choking hazards from the lid portion of the product....