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Food allergy more common in inner-city children

Food has joined the list of allergies for which inner-city children are at higher risk, according to a recent study, which found that at least 1 in 10 young children from 4 large cities had an allergy to peanuts, eggs, or milk. More

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Nonphysical disabilities in kids on the rise

Childhood mental and neurodevelopmental disabilities increased significantly between 2001 and 2011 as physical disabilities continued to decline, a 10-year analysis shows. More

Kids with cystic fibrosis living longer

Children born and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in 2010 can anticipate living longer than children with the condition born earlier, a new study reports. More

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Toxic Stress in Children: Long-term Effects and Screening Strategies

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Pediatrician Andrew S. Garner, MD, PhD, describes how children's response to toxic stress stimuli in their environment alters the brain, putting them at risk for a lifetime of adverse health outcomes. Pediatricians, he says, are the natural sentinels to screen and to intervene. »More with video.

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