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New Guidelines on When Kids Need Tonsillectomies

Most kids who get repeated throat infections probably don’t need surgery to remove their tonsils and would improve with careful monitoring over time, according to new clinical guidelines on tonsillectomies in children.

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CPAP Treatment for Sleep Apnea Fights Fatigue

A common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have the added benefits of fighting fatigue and increasing energy as well as helping people sleep better.

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Chickenpox Vaccine Drastically Cuts Hospitalizations

The chickenpox vaccine prevented more than 50,000 hospitalizations from 2000 to 2006, according to new data published in the February issue of Pediatrics.

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Healthy Teeth for Life: 10 Tips for Families

Avoid toothaches, cavities, and gum disease with these tips to keep teeth healthy from childhood through old age.

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Youths With STDs May Not Admit They Had Sex

Young people who say they’ve abstained from sexual intercourse may not be telling the whole truth, an important finding in the ongoing battle against the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, new research suggests.

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Dental Exams and Cleanings – Brushing and Flossing 3 Times a Day

Brushing and Flossing 3 Times a Day? A great video that can Help.. Also a check list you should follow when looking for a New Dentist

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Baby Fat May Predict Early Obesity

Chubbiness in babies may be a sign of good health, but it may also be a warning sign of obesity in early childhood, new research suggests.

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Test Evaluates Teen Athletes With Concussions

High school athletes who undergo computerized neuropsychological testing of their brain function after suffering a concussion are more likely to be sidelined than other injured players, a new study shows.

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Underage Drinking Soars on New Year’s Day

Underage drinking is a major problem in the United States, but it worsens on holidays, especially on New Year’s Day, when it causes many hundreds of preventable trips to emergency rooms, a new study says.

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Team Treatment Helps Depression, Chronic Disease

More than 40% of older Americans have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, and many also suffer from depression.

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