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Recent Kids' Health Articles

Kids’ Fever Time Cut Using Ibuprofen First
British study also finds a combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen might work as a follow-up

Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
Findings could lead to tailored treatments for IBD, study suggests

Non-Hospital Baby Abductions a New Concern
Study highlights the value of education and media involvement

Think You Are Lead-Free? Check Your Soil
Yards, parks in older U.S. cities retain high amounts of the toxin, research shows

Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids’ Injury Risk
Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says

Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations
More than 77% are fully inoculated, federal officials say

Study Dispels Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied

Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated
Experts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks

Research Unveils Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome
Mouse study shows disturbance of regulating gene starts domino effect altering development

Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later
But parents shouldn't worry, researchers say