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Children’s health has always been an important element of health news. Here you will find all of the latest health news related specifically to children. From studies and trends to nutrition and recalls, we have all the information you need to keep your children healthy and happy.

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Liver Cirrhosis in Children: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options to Consider
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Children

Liver Cirrhosis in Children: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options to Consider

When it comes to cirrhosis of the liver, many people think it’s a disease only adults can get, because it’s commonly associated with alcoholism. However, cirrhosis is a term to describe severe scarring of the liver, which can be caused by a number of factors, and children are not spared from it. Here are 12 things to know…

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The Most Common Myths About Tourette Syndrome
By Jeff Hayward Children

The Most Common Myths About Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome gets a bad rap in the media and films – it’s usually shown as people who shout obscenities in public without control. But in actuality, only a small percentage of Tourette patients display this behavior – it’s not one of the main markers. The neurodevelopmental syndrome is named after Dr. Georges Gilles de […]

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Pay Attention to These ADHD Signs and Symptoms
By Jeff Hayward Children

Pay Attention to These ADHD Signs and Symptoms

The number of diagnosed cases of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be on the rise – the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 5-percent of children in the U.S. have the disorder (based on a 2013 manual), and that the number of young children aged 2 to 5-years rose 50-percent between 2007-2008 and […]

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