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Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath

Be prepared before you put baby in the tub

Sleep-Deprived Teens Eat More Fat, Study Finds

Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say

Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race

California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely

Babies Born Late May Face Small Cerebral Palsy Risk

But researcher cautioned real risk is still very low for both late-term and pre-term newborns

Personal Music Players Damage Hearing Over Time

Study found dramatic increase in hearing loss among teen girls who used them

U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex

They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved role

Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids

Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries

Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines

Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history

New College Students Urged to Confront Their Social Anxiety

Understanding fears is the first step in conquering them, expert advises

Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at Home

It's a common infection in children

Kids + Sports = Risk for Concussion

Being on the alert for symptoms can be key to preventing brain damage

When It Comes to the Head, No Hit Is Normal

After repeated blows in various sports, teen nearly dies

Youth Smoking Rates Now Stalled

After decade of big decreases, number of teens lighting up stays steady

U.S. Child Abuse Cases Falling, Despite Recession

Worsening economy has not led to higher incidence between 2007-08, researchers say

Child Sledding Injuries Number 20,000 a Year

Adolescent boys most likely to be hurt, researcher says

Parenting 101: How to Let Go as Your Child Heads Off to College

Keep in touch, but give them independence and privacy, expert recommends

Cyberbullying, 'Sexting' Major Problems for Schoolkids

Parents need to help protect children from online harassment, risky acts, expert says

High School Football Players Prone to Heat-Linked Illness

They're much more vulnerable than kids playing other sports, study finds

Teen Survey Finds Gangs, Drugs Common in U.S. Schools

Over one-quarter of respondents say both problems infect their school environment