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Cost of child vaccines fall, more kids saved
Babies squirmed and wailed as needles plunged into their chubby thighs at a public health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Friday.
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Animated sci-fi spoof 'Planet 51' fails to take off
"Lem" voiced by Justin Long, agrees to help "Chuck," voiced by Dwayne Johnson, find his way back to Earth in the animated comedy "Planet 51." How might a kid - OK, a teenager - protect himself from that dreaded fate described in legions of sci-fi movies , the anal probe? If you weren't thinking "champagne cork," you were way off according to the ...
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UN children's convention at 20: Indian boy embodies the plight of millions of downtrodden kids
Arun Kumar was born to disabled parents, beaten by his grandparents, ran away from home, got a job in a garment factory and had all his savings stolen by the police.
Associated Press: Ricky Martin raises money in Germany for kids
Latin superstar Ricky Martin said Thursday he is teaming up with a German broadcaster to support his foundation and build a youth center for children in his native Puerto Rico.
Global video: H1N1 vaccine access
Even mild asthma increases a child's risk of being hospitalized with more severe H1N1 flu, researchers in Toronto are warning.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' to end its stormy run Monday
Or is it just a TV series? In any case, TLC's reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" will end its spectacular but stormy run Monday at 9 p.m. EST.
Secondhand smoke worst for toddlers, obese kids
Toddlers and obese children suffer far greater blood-vessel damage and other harm from secondhand smoke than other children, which could put them on the path to heart disease later in life, according to a new study.
A cute two-year-old girl wearing a hat and matching outfit says "Hi Santa" as she pokes her head over the railing in the Santa visit area at Cherry Creek Mall.
Mouse study points to treatment for Down syndrome
Increasing the levels of a message-carrying chemical in the brain may help prevent some of the memory deficits in Down syndrome that hinder learning and make it hard for the brain to develop normally, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:36am EST - A man receives a dose of H1N1 flu vaccine as a woman waits for her turn at a hospital in Athens November 16, 2009.
H1N1 Clinics Held in Mpls Metro
Many of you have been waiting to get your kids an H1N1 flu shot. The good news is: more vaccine is rolling in to the state.
Court upholds seizure of kids from Alamo compound
The Arkansas Court of Appeals has ruled that state child welfare officials properly seized children from the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries after a police raid.The appeals court issued three opinions Wednesday dealing with the children taken by welfare officials after a September 2008 raid at Alamo's compound.In one ruling, Judge Robert J. Gladwin ...
Pope marks anniversary of UN treaty on rights of child, prays for all kids who suffer
Pope Benedict XVI called Wednesday for greater international efforts to ensure basic human rights for children, saying he was praying for all young people who suffer.
The actress - who is in a casual relationship with Justin Timberlake - isn't contemplating starting a family because she has enough trouble looking after her dog Tina.
Madonna - Madonna Helps Brazilian Kids
Madonna has secured a $7 million donation from Brazil's richest man to help set up a children's charity in the South American country.
Better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu shots
By HOLLY RAMER Updated: November 17, 2009, 3:41 PM / Forget cookies and milk. Santa wants the swine flu vaccine.
Boyfriend Plans Thanksgiving With 'Friend'
Dear DoubleTake, I have been dating 52-year-old man for 3 months. We get along great.
Twins in surgery nearly 24 hours
Surgery to separate conjoined twins Trishna and Krishna has been underway for nearly 24 hours and is continuing.
Palin talks about controversies and future with Oprah
When Sarah Palin got a surprise phone call from the McCain campaign one August afternoon asking if she'd like to be on the Republican presidential ticket, the then-Alaska governor didn't doubt for a moment she was ready for the challenge.
Tooth decay epidemic among kids
Tooth decay is becoming a big problem in the United States, especially among kids.The top reasons for tooth decay among children are diets and habits, followed by a lack of brushing."We're all drinking the sports drinks, soda-pop and stuff like that and probably the bottled water instead of tap water, because we're not getting that natural flouride ...
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