Consumer Reports finds rates vary from 7 to 64 percent across U.S. read on >
Odds for C-Section May Depend on Hospital
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Is Your Child’s Day Care Center Ready for Pandemic Flu?
Most are not, a U.S. survey finds, despite the lessons of the 2009 ‘swine flu’ outbreak read on >
Health Tip: Getting an X-Ray During Pregnancy
Here’s what you can do
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Many Parents Underestimate Drowning Risks
More than one-third surveyed would let child swim unsupervised in neighborhood or hotel pool read on >
Fewer SIDS Deaths in U.S., But Gaps Among Racial Groups Remain
Sudden infant deaths are twice as common for blacks as whites, study finds read on >
Athletes With ADHD Favor Team Competition
They’re more likely to play contact sports like football, lacrosse and hockey, study finds read on >
Coming This Summer: More Ticks and a Deadly New Tick-Borne Disease
People need to be extra cautious when outdoors, with more of the critters after a mild winter read on >
Too Many Parents Say No to Helmets for Kids on Wheels
Use of safety gear lags despite thousands of visits to U.S. hospitals each week, survey finds read on >
A Movie Instead of Anesthesia for Kids’ Radiation Therapy
Videos promote relaxation and stillness without medication, study says read on >
Is Early Puberty in Girls a Risk Factor for Dating Abuse?
Study suggests a link, but those who mature more slowly are also at risk for physical or verbal violence read on >
