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Indoor Tanning Increases Skin Cancer Risks, Officials Pushing To Ban Teens
Two states currently discussing the potential ban of indoor tanning for anybody under 18 years old are New York and Illinois.
Parents Often Give Into “Fever Phobia” Too Quickly, Experts Explain
Research for the study was published in Pediatrics, as researchers discussed that parents may not want to be so quick to submit to ‘fever phobia.’
New Warnings To Be Placed On Drugs Used During Pregnancy, FDA Alerts
Many drugs, such as Zyprexa, Risperdal, and Abilify, are going to notice more strict requirements with the warning labels.
New Tests May Effectively Detect Autism Disorder Sooner
Researchers believe that analyzing how a child’s brain works while they are an infant may suggest various risk factors of whether or not an autism disorder may develop.
Dental Visits Now Recommended Before Children Even Have Teeth
In fact, some dentists are so proactive in the matter that they recommend a dental appointment with a child before the child even has teeth.
Children Appendectomy Dangers Reduced Significantly When Performed Quickly, Study Shows
Some believe waiting to perform the surgery may drastically increase infection risks as well.
Nearly 50 Percent Of Children Receive Alcohol From Parents, Relatives
The study revealed that just under 6 percent of teens had consumed alcohol in the last month.
National Children’s Study Seeks Additional Participants In San Diego
Researchers are requesting women between the ages of 18 and 49 who are either currently pregnant or may become pregnant in the near future.
Nearly 10,000 Children Hospitalized Yearly From Crib, Playpen Injuries
A new study explains that nearly 70 percent of these injuries are the result of falling.
