CDC reports steep drop in tobacco use by teenagers

Tobacco use by middle school students decreased by nearly half between 2000 and 2001—from 14.9% to 7.1%—and fell from 34.4% to 23.2% among high school students, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How do you help to continue the downward trend? » More

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Codeine after tonsillectomy can be fatal

Some children who receive typical doses of codeine for pain relief after tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy may suffer life-threatening adverse effects or death, a drug-safety communication from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns. » More

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Montelukast improves obstructive sleep apnea

Children with nonsevere obstructive sleep apnea who took the oral leukotriene modifier montelukast daily for 12 weeks showed reductions in severity of symptoms and adenoid size, a new study reports. Which children might benefit? » More

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Internet falls short with baby sleep advice

About half of all information on the Internet about safe infant sleep practices is incorrect or irrelevant, according to new research. How can you help parents find the right half? » More

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