Today’s top headlines for parents
In a statistic that the CDC calls “upsetting”, 28 pregnant women in the U.S. have died from the swine flu and 100 more have been hospitalized.
Babies born to obese mothers are 30 percent more likely to have congenital heart defects.
Medical advances can help prevent genetic abnormalities in newborns:
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Today’s top headlines for parents
Pregnant women are one of the high risk groups for swine flu but fears over side effects may keep many from getting the new vaccine.
Just in time make Halloween even more scary, researchers say kids who have daily sweets are more likely to be violent when they grow up.
When the adoption doesn’t take:
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Today’s top headlines for parents
The 14-year old British girl who died a few hours after receiving the cervical cancer vaccine had a serious underlying medical condition and her death is not likely to be linked to the new drug.
Children of working mothers are more likely to be less healthy, eating more junk food and exercising less than kids with stay-at-home moms.
Happy about your miscarriage? Tweet about it!
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Today’s top headlines for parents
Authorities are investigating the death of a 14-year old girl who died a few hours after receiving the Cervarix cervical cancer vaccine.
In their quest for better performance, young athletes are using strength supplements that can turn deadly.
A Michigan mom is ordered by the state to stop babysitting her neighbors children:
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Today’s top headlines for parents
Three siblings hope to make a difference in the fight against the flu after the tragic death of their 6 mos. old brother.
But most parents are saying they won’t get their children vaccinated against the H1N1 virus.
How to vaccinate your children.
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Today’s top headlines for parents
The use of antidepressants early during pregnancy can double the risk of the baby being born with a heart defect.
Wisconsin has passed a law to make attendance in kindergarten mandatory for all five year olds.
A federal judge gave two teachers the benefit of the doubt and acquitted them of intentionally violating an agreement to not promote Christianity in school after they… accidentally… lead a lunch time prayer.
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The mom with the mixed up IVF embryo who became an unwitting surrogate for another couple’s baby gave birth to a boy and is giving him to his genetic parents.
A new breast cancer awareness PSA looks for controversy… and finds it.
Pediatric thermometers go hi-tech:
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Today’s top headlines for parents
Tylenol has recalled numerous infant and children’s medications over concerns about possible contamination.
An investigation reveals that the drinking water at thousands of public and private schools nationwide are polluted with dangerous levels of lead, pesticides and other toxins.
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Today’s top headlines for parents
As swine flu fear grow, hospitals are considering limiting or banning the traditional visit to see the newborn.
The manufacturers of Tamiflu have reported a shortage of the children’s version of the seasonal flu vaccine.
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Today’s top headlines for parents
Carolyn Savage doesn’t need to imagine what it would be like to undergo IVF only to learn that she is pregnant with the wrong embryos… because it actually happened to her.
The FDA has put an end to the sale of candy and fruit flavored cigarettes that served as the gateway to smoking for many youth.
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