This study’s goal establishes what is not known about food allergies—a systematic review of the literature makes that possible.

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What took the FDA so long?
Eleven recalls before the agency acts seems to be too slow.
However, action is action—although not in time for 32 infants whose deaths clearly were preventable.
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“Drop-side cribs are “deadly hazards” linked to the deaths of at least 32 infants since January 2000, according to U.S. regulators who [...]

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This story suggests it is past time to endear ourselves to a professional home care aide because, while there is not yet a shortage, these care-givers are aging as they also care for the aged.

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Nearly all of the children with bacterial infections recovered, regardless of the treatment they received. That should reassure parents.

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This is a story which takes the breast or bottle-fed debate out of the “Who’s a good mother?” zone and into a major medical issue.

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The number of head and neck cancers linked to a virus spread by oral sex is rising rapidly and suggests boys as well as girls should be offered protection through vaccination, doctors said Friday

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This is an excellent resource for adult children looking for guidance and solutions for the care of elderly parents.

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Find general advice and specific resources for parents who are trying to help a child who has learning differences or disabilities.

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Pediatricians have been warning parents of toddlers about the choking hazards of hot dogs for quite a few years.
A hot dog is about the same size as a toddler’s esophagus. No one, until now, has called for the redesign of the hot dog to make it safer.
Given the data on choking, any item which raises [...]

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Parents pick lower calorie foods for their kids when calories are posted on fast food menus, says a study.

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