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ADHD is caused by genetic disorders
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ADHD is caused by genetic disorders

British scientists have discovered attention deficit and hyperactivity in children (ADHD) is a disease caused by genetic disorders.

December 14, 2018
X-rays and leukemia
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X-rays and leukemia

High-dose X-ray radiation may increase the risk of developing leukemia in children, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's S…

December 14, 2018
Many diseases can attack back-to-school students
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Many diseases can attack back-to-school students

Dengue fever, hand, foot and mouth disease, pneumonia, bronchiolitis are diseases that doctors warn about to erupt in the beginning of the school year because of the hig…

December 14, 2018
Children who lack sleep are at risk of obesity
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Children who lack sleep are at risk of obesity

According to a study published in the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine of the United States, babies and children who are not yet in school age if the…

December 14, 2018
Licorice is not good for babies
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Licorice is not good for babies

European scientists warn pregnant women of licorice can increase their risk of developing diabetes, hypertension and adult obesity.

December 14, 2018
Children should not eat honey
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Children should not eat honey

Parents are not allowed to feed honey to children under one year of age - this warning was issued after three children in England had to go to the emergency room for sev…

December 14, 2018
Yogurt reduces infections in children
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Yogurt reduces infections in children

Parents who want to reduce the number of coughs, abdominal pain or infections of their children should feed their babies with probiotic yogurt, a new study has shown.

December 14, 2018