Babies Are Right: A Little Dirt is Good for You
Article Courtesy of The New York Times By Jane E. Brody Ask mothers why babies are constantly picking things up from the floor or ground and putting them in their…
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Saliva Test for Autism in the Works
Certain compounds in saliva are different in some children with autism spectrum disorders, a new study shows. Italian researchers analyzed saliva samples from 27 children with autism spectrum disorders and…
Continue reading42 Percent of U.S. Children Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Article Courtesy of Usnews.com Despite progress in establishing clean indoor air policies, 42 percent of U.S. children are still exposed to secondhand smoke each week, according to a new survey.…
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Whipping Whopping Cough
One of the ways to protect your newborn is to get a booster vaccination against whooping cough yourself. Pertussis can be a serious illness, particularly for babies and young children.…
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