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Pediatricians Should Discuss 'Facebook Depression' with Kids TIME By Bonnie Rochman Monday, March 28, 2011 | 0 comments Don't be surprised if the next time you head to the pediatrician, somewhere between listening to your child's heart and lungs, the doctor slips in a question or two about Facebook. ... See all stories on this topic »

Herbal Remedies No Help for Colicky Babies MedPage Today By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Explain that although some crying, colicky babies may respond to alternative medicine remedies, their use has little or no support from clinical trials. Note that even though a majority of the 15 ... See all stories on this topic »

Philadelphia School Battles Students' Bad Eating Habits, on Campus and Off New York Times First graders at the William D. Kelley School in Philadelphia learn about nutrition in gym class. More Photos » By MICHAEL MOSS PHILADELPHIA — Tatyana Gray bolted from her house and headed toward her elementary school. But when she reached the corner ... See all stories on this topic » New York Times

Nicotine raises blood sugar in diabetic smoker Times of India Researchers have found that nicotine is the main culprit responsible for persistently elevated blood sugar levels — and the resulting increased risk of serious health complications — in smokers who have diabetes. They said the discovery also might have ... See all stories on this topic »

Senate concerned over costs in health care reform bill WCAX The Vermont Senate will soon take up debate on a big health care reform bill. The House approved the legislation late last week by a vote of 92-49. If approved by the Senate the bill would establish the framework for a single-payer system in Vermont. ... See all stories on this topic »

RI officials trace salmonella outbreak to eggs Boston Globe PROVIDENCE, RI—The Rhode Island Department of Health says a salmonella outbreak appears to be connected to raw eggs. The department said Sunday it has received reports of 25 possible salmonella cases connected to tainted pastries made by a Johnston ... See all stories on this topic »

Relay For Life: Contribution to Cancer Patients TopNews United States Shepherd University's Relay For Life Time, invited members of the public to attend a presentation by a tea expert on one of the most famous beverages. The event continued throughout the night to support cancer patients. Relay for Life helps cancer ... See all stories on this topic » TopNews United States

Health care reform needs more work Hattiesburg American One year ago, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But it was Vice President Biden who stole the show with an amplified whisper that the signing was, indeed, a very important event - or words to that effect. ... See all stories on this topic »

Rear Facing Car Safety Seats for Toddlers TopNews United States The Children's Medical Center of Dayton announced the guidelines for the car safety seats. They advised parents to change the way they buckle up their children. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that kids, who are below the age of 2, ... See all stories on this topic » TopNews United States

Weight Loss Surgeries can Pose Risk to Health, Says Study French Tribune A recent study has unveiled the pitfalls of having a weight loss surgery. As per the reports, the researchers have identified some major flaws in the surgical operations performed on obese like gastric band surgery and gastric bypass surgery. ... See all stories on this topic » French Tribune

Brooklyn parents in a race against time as both diagnosed with advanced cancer ... New York Daily News BY Ben Chapman Nathan and Elisa Bond were both diagnosed with advanced cancer within a week of each other. The couple has an 18-month-old daughter, Sadie. Brooklynites are rallying around a young couple with a toddler who are facing an unimaginable ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

With spring comes seasonal allergies Post-Bulletin By Jeff Hansel Spring in Southeast Minnesota brings returning robins, daffodils, wild bluebells, song birds and, unfortunately, allergic reactions. "The main causes of spring allergies are tree pollens. Invariably, regardless of how cold or warm the ... See all stories on this topic »

Up to 50 animals destroyed because of virus WHIO Radio AP An outbreak of distemper has cause the Memphis Animal Shelter to euthanize up to 50 animals. The animals were destroyed on Saturday, according The Commercial Appeal. Shelter director Matt Pepper says workers did the best they could to protect other ... See all stories on this topic »

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