Study Ties Secondhand Smoke to Bladder Irritation in Kids
Children aged 4 to 10 were at particular risk from exposure
Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC
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And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
Review found fewer excess pounds and complications with healthy diet vs. exercise
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Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism
Including no babbling or pointing by age 1
Symptoms of autism can be difficult to recognize in very young children, especially in mild cases or in instances when a child has other mental or physical conditions.
The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke mentions these possible early symptoms of autism:
No pointing or babbling by age 1, or the absence of saying single words by age 16 months.
Have a symptom or a health care concern? Use this interactive body guide to explore the symptom topics that could help.
Symptom Checker and Care Guides will guide you through the decisions to make and steps to take so that you feel better fast.
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Toddler Threats
Bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers linked to thousands of injuries annually.
