Too much milk leads to iron deficiencies

New research says that drinking too much cow's milk each day is linked to iron deficiency in young children. Results also showed no benefit from the increased intake of vitamin D. » More

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AAP supports use of thimerosal in vaccines

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has endorsed the World Health Organization's recommendation to retain the use of thimerosal as a preservative in vaccines. » More

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Parents want older kids' hearing tested, too

Adolescents who use earbuds and headphones with their music players and game systems could be damaging their hearing without knowing it. Now parents overwhelmingly want them screened for hearing loss, says a national poll. » More

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HMOs credential nurse practitioners as PCPs

Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are more often credentialing nurse practitioners as primary care providers (PCPs) in a move to help alleviate the forecasted shortage of primary health care physicians, according to a recent survey. » More

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