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 December 9, 2008Health Update |
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Top StoriesThe Evidence Gap Scans are increasingly finding abnormalities that may not be the cause of the problem for which they are blamed. 18 and Under For doctors with patients who are middle-schoolers, it can sometimes be unclear what information should stay confidential. Well A new batch of cookbooks aimed at children has a worthwhile health message. ADVERTISEMENT Research An international study is searching for causes of food allergy by looking at hundreds of families in Boston, Chicago and Anhui Province in China.  How, when and where a child is born may all play a role in lifetime asthma risk, new studies suggest. Fitness & NutritionRecipes for Health A humble and hearty combination that makes a satisfying main dish, especially on a cold night. Fitness The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts the fitness field will grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016. Are you ready to trade in your corporate skills for a leotard? Money & Policy As more people turn to emergency rooms as a last resort, doctors warn that hospitals could be overwhelmed. Ambulances will take patients to specially equipped hospitals, believed to reduce the chances of brain damage.
| Search Health 3,000+ Topics Getting Angry About Prostate Cancer Getting Kids (and Parents) Into the Kitchen Deciding the Fate of Frozen Embryos  Jane Gross blogs about aging parents and the adult children struggling to care for them. More Reasons to Beware L.T.C. Insurance Tips for Multigenerational Households ColumnistsPersonal Health Hearing loss among children and young adults is rising in the United States and one-third of the damage is caused by noise. Really? Normal babies rarely close their eyes, except of course when sleeping. Q & A Does a fruit that does not taste sweet or flavorful have the same vitamin content that yummy summer fruit has? Multimedia What is it like to be told you have a disease that may rob you of your sight and ability to walk? Eight men and women speak about life after a diagnosis of MS.
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