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Child Development

Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids’ Stress Levels
At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say

Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
It saves lives and slows the progression of AIDS, study confirms

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests

Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
Even when given before birth, glucocorticoids tied to cognitive, motor control problems in mice

Greener Neighborhoods Mean Slimmer Children
Trees, parks get inner city kids moving, study finds

High-Fat Diet While Pregnant May Produce Obese Kids
It may lead to permanent changes in the fetal brain, study says

Chemical in Plastics May Cause Fertility Problems
Exposure to BPA might lessen chances of successful pregnancy, research suggests

U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
But parent-instilled 'overconfidence' may be spurring unrealistic expectations, study suggests

U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

Brain Scans Show Bullies Enjoy Others’ Pain
Neurological 'reward centers' lit up as they watched injuries occur, study found

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