California autism cases continue to grow (AP) AP - Autism cases in California continued to climb even after a mercury-rich vaccine preservative that some people blame for the neurological disorder was removed from routine childhood shots, a new study found.
Source: news.yahoo.comGirls who feel unpopular may gain weight (AP) AP - Where a teenage girl sees herself on her school's social ladder may sway her future weight, a study of more than 4,000 girls finds. Those who believed they were unpopular gained more weight over a two-year period than girls who viewed themselves as more popular. Researchers said the study showed how a girl's view of her social status has broader
health consequences.
Source: news.yahoo.comHealth Tip: Stay Safe on the Stairs (HealthDay) HealthDay - (
HealthDay News) - It's relatively easy for seniors to slip on stairs and hurt themselves, so it's important to take precautions to prevent falls.
Source: news.yahoo.comRegular physical activity helps teens avoid obesity (Reuters) Reuters - Participating in physical activities in and out of school more than two times a week protects adolescents from becoming overweight young adults, according to new research.
Source: news.yahoo.comExperts change advice on kids' allergies (AP) AP - Breast-feeding helps prevent babies' allergies, but there's no good evidence for avoiding certain foods during pregnancy, using soy formula or delaying introduction of solid foods beyond six months. That's the word from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which is updating earlier suggestions that may have made some parents feel like they weren't doing enough to prevent food allergies, asthma and allergic rashes.
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