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Use of Antibiotics in Infancy May Disrupt Gut Microbes and Cause Illness Late in Life
Antibiotics are the most common medications prescribed to children. According to experts, a third...
Sleep Researchers Warn Against Use of Melatonin for Children
Though melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body when it starts to get dark, sleep...
Knoxville Police Warn Parents To Check For Marijuana Laced Halloween Candy
As Halloween fast approaches, new safety fears are cropping up in Iowa. This morning the Knoxville...
Poison Control Calls for Accidental Ingestion of Marijuana among Children Triple in Legal States
While the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana may be seen as a good thing by some...
Behavior Goals of Parents Linked to Method of Treatment
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, parent reports suggest that about one...
Could Some Children Diagnosed with ADHD be ‘Cured’ Through Better Quality Sleep?
The number of children diagnosed with ADHD has increased dramatically over the years. As a result...
Researchers Suspect 3 “S’s” to Be Contributing Factors in Rise of ADHD Rates
According to the most recent results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 6...
Over-diagnosis of GERD Leading to Overmedicated Infants
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions among...
Valproate Used during Pregnancy to Treat Epilepsy Linked to Lower IQ in Children
While almost any medication can carry a risk from mother to fetus, some medications are worse than...
Despite Lack of Safety Information, More Pregnant Women Now Taking Blood Pressure Medications
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can be dangerous for both mother and baby. Unfortunately...