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Free formula.(free gifts containing infant formulas given to mothers)(Editorial)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... How can a free gift harm a baby? If it's a sample container of formula given to a new mother before she leaves the hospital then it can pose more harm than good. Many organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, and the...

FDA warning on ADHD medications.
February 1, 2009... For many kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), medications make a huge difference. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned the makers of five popular ADHD drugs that they are making claims for these drugs that are not supported by the evidence. ...

Binge drinking: yes, parents should be concerned.
February 1, 2009... The legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21, but as most parents know, that age hasn't stopped kids from drinking. Teens use fake IDs to buy booze, go to friends' houses where alcohol is readily available, or even have parents who let them drink at home. It may not come as a surprise, then, to...

Misshapened heads.(positional plagiocephaly)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... There's been a lot written about positional plagiocephaly--misshapened skull bones due to the way a baby lays or sleep. Many articles say this occurs in one of every three hundred babies. Although no one knows why this occurs, sometimes it's attributed to the "Back to Sleep" campaign, which...

Aggravating acne.(Column)
February 1, 2009... Acne: It's the dreaded 4-letter word among teenagers. As common as it is, there is much confusion and many misconceptions about what causes acne and what can be done to treat it. In this column, I will cover the basics of acne, including causes, types, and treatment options. Although I will...