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Gender Selection Gaining Popularity In Japan

An increasing number of Japanese couples want to have baby girls and they are flying abroad to make sure their wishes come true. Though generally banned in Japan, gender selection is gaining popularity...

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Indian government troubled by declining child sex ratio

India’s health ministers urged government officials to take a pledge against sex selection and violence against women. Government representatives supported the idea, saying that sex selective abortion...

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How to safeguard kids against skin cancer

Though beach season is coming to an end in Long Island, the sun’s rays can be harmful all year round. This is especially important for children, as they tend to play outside and be in direct sunlight...

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Scoliosis boot camp for kids treats scoliosis before it’s too late

A new non-surgical scoliosis treatment program is allowing kids to receive the scoliosis treatment they need to prevent future back problems without the need to be absent from school. The new treatment...

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New DNA test quickly finds genetic defects in babies

Fifty hours. That’s all researchers say a new genetic test will need to determine whether or not a new born baby has inherited genetic defects. In a little more than two days researchers say they can...

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Doctors recommend banning TV for kids under three

The Guardian reports doctors and government health officials should set limits, as they do for alcohol, on the amount of time children spend watching screens – and under-threes should be kept away...

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Pediatricians Warn to Limit Embryo Transfer

Maltese pediatricians warn that an embryo transfer of more than two embryos increases the risk of multiple births and birthing complications. During this years ‘Extraordinary General Meeting’ of the...

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Researchers find bicycle helmets reduce 87 percent of impact on skull

Researchers at the Illinois Neurological Institute and Bradley University have found one more reason people, especially children, should wear helmets while riding a bicycle. The neurosurgeon NJ team...

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Despite warnings, young athletes shrug off concussion risks

In high school football, most coaches teach players not to tackle opponents head first, but when running at full speed, sometimes it’s hard to control which part of the body makes the initial impact....

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Study finds high-risk children do equally well when adopted by LBGT parents

In contrary to what many conservative activists are saying, a new scientific study found troubled children adopted from foster care do equally well when placed with gay, lesbian or heterosexual...

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Study: children’s brain size a result of mother’s love

As a mother, your attention when your child cries may do more than give them temporary comfort, it may determine the future size of their brain. A shocking comparison of brain scans from two...

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Age of Menstruation Linked To Heart Disease

Study finds link between heart disease and age of menstruation A new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has found a link between age of...

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More Teens Trying to Build Muscle

More teenagers, or teens, are exercising to gain muscle, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. These teens interested in muscle enhancement will engage in unhealthy behaviors to...

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Bounce house and moonwalk injuries rising sharply

That inflatable rainbow castle at the town fair may look harmless, but new research is suggesting parents should be more cautious when their children go play in bouncy-fun-land, according to experts in...

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Pain Management After the ER

Pediatric pain experts say that children’s pain is often undermedicated, whether that pain is from a broken bone or after a surgery. Generally when a child visits the ER, the physicians administer...

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Gender Selection in Infertility Treatment Prevents the Transfer of Known Sex...

Gender selection is  a relatively new practice in infertility treatment. It is gaining popularity due to its ability to prevent the transfer of genetic diseases linked to sex. The Science: There are...

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First Ever Guidelines to Manage Type 2 Diabetes in Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published the first ever guidelines on how to manage type 2 diabetes in children. With type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes, either the...

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Tanning Beds More Dangerous Than Facilities Let On

Tanning facilities often given inconsistent or incorrect information about the risks associated with indoor tanning and may let kids as young as 10 or 12 tan, according to a new study published in...

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