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May 27, 2011
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Irregular periods in teens linked to health risks
Teenagers who have irregular periods are more likely to be overweight and obese and to have early warning signs of diabetes and heart disease than those with regular menstrual cycles. Read full article.
Gluten not linked to babies' risk of diabetes
For babies at higher risk of childhood diabetes because of family history or genes, a gluten-free diet in the first year of life does not lower the chances of developing the disease. Read full article.

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Combining antibiotics and asthma drugs common practice for treating respiratory symptoms

Belgian researchers report that children who are taking asthma drugs are almost twice as likely to be prescribed antibiotics for episodes of wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath as children who are not. Additionally, more than one-third of these children are coprescribed an antibiotic on the same day. Read full article.
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Obese children have higher risk of psoriasis, elevated blood lipids

Children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of psoriasis, and regardless of body weight, teens with psoriasis have higher blood lipids and liver enzymes, Kaiser Permanente researchers report. Read full article.

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Wider use of EMRs could reduce US infant deaths

More widespread use of electronic medical records (EMRs) could lead to a substantial reduction in infant mortality rates in the United States, according to researchers from the University of Virginia and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Read full article.

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One in 6 US children has developmental disabilities

Developmental disabilities are on the rise, with significant increases in autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to results from a new study reported in Pediatrics. Read full article.

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