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Nation's leading pediatricians urge choking warning labels for food
The country's leading group of pediatricians is recommending sweeping changes to the way food is designed and labeled to cut down on choking risks for kids. Read more...
Illinois readies for new federal law to eliminate lead poisoning
A new Environmental Protection Agency rule requires renovators and repair contractors to earn lead-safe certification. Read more...
Kids cereals still too high in sugar, experts say
Take a second look before picking cereal -- those marketed to children are often high in sugar. Read more...
Love is on the menu with these Valentine's Day recipes
Valentine's Day is about spreading the love. And what better way to do that than with teddy-bear shaped Rice Krispies treats? Check out the recipes below to make your Valentine's Day weekend extra sweet. Read more...
Video | As local heroes lace up in Vancouver, speed skating clubs nurture younger talent
The U.S. speed skating team hits the ice this weekend in Vancouver. But closer to home, the north suburban clubs where several Olympians got their start are nurturing some younger talent. Read more...
Asperger's diagnosis may be history
Asperger's syndrome may disappear as a diagnosis, folded into the autism spectrum disorder umbrella. But when it comes to a contentious, nebulous and potentially stigmatizing diagnosis, we have to ask: What's in a name? Read more...
Cadmium found in kids necklaces prompts recall, federal investigation
Cadmium, a heavy metal that can cause kidney and bone damage, was found in Disney necklaces sold at Wal-mart last month. Experts fear that as more testing is done, the chemical will turn up in many kids' products. Read more...
Older mothers more likely to have child with autism, study finds
More bad news for moms over 40: A new study of almost 5 million births found an increased risk of autism among babies born to older women. Read more...
With new data, one step closer to unlocking SIDS
SIDS is every parent's worse nightmare and one of pediatrics' biggest puzzles. But a new study links the syndrome to low levels of a certain brain chemical, a major step forward in understanding sudden infant death. Read more...
It’s No Lie: February is National Cherry Month
George Washington's birthday is this month, and so it seems only fitting that we pay tribute to the little fruit that, thanks to a story taught in every elementary school in America, is inextricably linked to the founding father. Read more...
