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  • File photo of a child eating fruit.
  • If your child swears those carrots at dinner is making their tongue tingle and they have hay fever, it may be time to call an allergist
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health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • File photo of a child eating fruit.
  • If your child swears those carrots at dinner is making their tongue tingle and they have hay fever, it may be time to call an allergist
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children's health, health, health & food
  • A preemie baby is seen.
  • One doctor believes lullabies can reduce the chances infections in preemies, and she says she's got proof.
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health, children's health, health & food
  • Maddie James, 5, is seen in this photo provided by family.
  • A 5-year-old cancer victim's love of the ocean is the inspiration behind a new learning center in Dana Point.
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school, children's health, education, eyewitness news
  • LAUSD Board President Monica Garcia listens to arguments on the districts Breakfast in the Classroom program on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
  • LAUSD's board voted to continue the controversial $6.1 million Breakfast in the Classroom program.
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lausd, school, food, children's health, eyewitness news
  • A member of the Service Employees International Union holds up a sign during a rally on LAUSDs Breakfast in the Classroom program on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
  • The Breakfast in the Classroom program has two of LAUSD's biggest unions on opposing ends of the food fight.
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lausd, school, food, children's health, eyewitness news
  • Most parents will begin potty training their children at about 2 years old, but for some that's not soon enough.
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children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Kathleen Stark makes a stop in El Segundo during her 620-mile journey across California to promote organ donor awareness on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
  • A mother who experienced personal tragedy is trying to make Californians aware of the need for organ donors.
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children's health, health, eyewitness news
  • Kathleen Stark makes a stop in El Segundo during her 620-mile journey across California to promote organ donor awareness on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
  • A mother who experienced personal tragedy is trying to make Californians aware of the need for organ donors.
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children's health, health, california news, leo stallworth
  • Jacob Holladay, 12, was taken to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles to be treated for migraines.
  • We often think of migraines as something that only affects adults, but doctors say they often go misdiagnosed in children.
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health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Jacob Holladay, 12, was taken to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles to be treated for migraines.
  • We often think of migraines as something that only affects adults, but doctors say they often go misdiagnosed in children.
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health, children's health, health & food
  • A new campaign was launched to prevent the death of healthy babies who suffocate in their sleep.
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children's health, los angeles news, jovana lara
  • If you're expecting a child, could the secret to a stress-free birth all be in your mind?
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women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A new study looks at one particular one: a woman's exposure to anti-epilepsy drugs during pregnancy.
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women's health, children's health, pregnancy, healthy living, denise dador
  • A poster showing support for children with autism is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A change in state health care coverage for kids with autism has left many without the help they had come to count on.
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children's health, california news, nannette miranda
  • A poster showing support for children with autism is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A change in state health care coverage for kids with autism has left many without the help they had come to count on.
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children's health, eyewitness news
  • Ground cinnamon.
  • Doctors are warning against a viral stunt amongst teens known as the 'Cinnamon Challenge.'
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children's health, health & food, rob hayes
  • Ground cinnamon.
  • Doctors are warning against a viral stunt amongst teens known as the 'Cinnamon Challenge.'
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children's health, health & food
  • One local program has found a unique way for kids with autism to exercise their bodies and their brains.
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children's health, exercise, fitness, healthy living, denise dador
  • Many parents are asking how they can help their kids sort through their concerns after Monday's bombings in Boston.
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children's health, terrorism, healthy living, denise dador
  • About 90 percent of pregnant women in the United States take at least one medication. There's conflicting info online.
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health, medical research, health care, technology, women's health, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Carters brand footed infant one-piece onesies were recalled due to a choking hazard from a faulty zipper.
  • Thousands of footed onesies for infants are being recalled due to a choking hazard from the garment's zipper.
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recall, children's health, recalls
  • Cars are shown in this undated file photo of Southern California.
  • Is there a connection between traffic pollution and higher rates of cancer in children?
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health, medical research, health care, children's health, women's health, cancer, ucla, healthy living, denise dador
  • Orbeez, expanding beads made as a toy for children, are seen.
  • Consumer Reports examined the recalled Dunecraft Water Balz and tiny polymer beads that are still on the market.
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children's health, consumer reports, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • Orbeez, expanding beads made as a toy for children, are seen.
  • Consumer Reports examined the recalled Dunecraft Water Balz and tiny polymer beads that are still on the market.
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children's health, consumer reports, save money / consumer news
  • To keep kids alive waiting on the transplant list, doctors may use artificial pumps. Some are way too big.
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health, medical research, health care, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • Kalydeco has reduced the number of pills people living with cystic fibrosis need to take from 20 to one a day.
  • A new treatment has reduced the number of pills people living with cystic fibrosis need to take from 20 to one a day.
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children's health, health, health care, medical research, health & food, denise dador
  • Kalydeco has reduced the number of pills people living with cystic fibrosis need to take from 20 to one a day.
  • A new treatment has reduced the number of pills people living with cystic fibrosis need to take from 20 to one a day.
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children's health, health, health care, medical research, health & food
  • A pancake breakfast for kids is seen.
  • A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest revealed chain restaurants are failing our children.
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children's health, food, food coach, lori corbin
  • A pancake breakfast for kids is seen.
  • A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest revealed chain restaurants are failing our children.
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food, children's health, food and recipes
  • A rare heart defect in kids used to be lethal. But now parents are learning it doesn't have to be that way.
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children's health, health, health care, medical research, healthy living, denise dador
  • Foods for kids are seen.
  • A new report says many foods targeted toward toddlers are loaded with salt. One dietician tells you how to avoid them.
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children's health, food, healthy living, denise dador
  • Antwone Rattler is seen in a booking photo.
  • A 26-year-old man in Highland has been arrested for allegedly abusing and torturing a 5-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.
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children's health, child abuse, arrest, san bernardino county, inland empire news, leticia juarez
  • Antwone Rattler is seen in a booking photo.
  • A father has been arrested for allegedly abusing and torturing a 5-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.
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arrest, children's health, child abuse, san bernardino county, eyewitness news
  • The apartment where a father was taken into custody for child abuse is seen on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.
  • A father has been arrested for allegedly abusing and torturing a 5-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.
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arrest, children's health, child abuse, san bernardino county, eyewitness news
  • 5-month-old Paisley Mae Arnold is seen just before a heart transplant surgery on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
  • A 5-month-old needing a new heart found a donor just three weeks after her parents discovered she would need a transplant.
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children's health, inland empire news, melissa macbride
  • 5-month-old Paisley Mae Arnold is seen just before a heart transplant surgery on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
  • A 5-month-old needing a new heart found a donor just three weeks after her parents discovered she would need a transplant.
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children's health, eyewitness news
  • Toys R Us is recalling the Imaginarium Activity Walker, shown above, due to a possible choking hazard.
  • Toys R Us is recalling the Imaginarium Activity Walker due to a potential choking hazard.
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recall, children's health, recalls
  • Undated file photo of Paisley Mae Arnold.
  • A blood drive is being held for a San Bernardino County firefighter's 4-month-old daughter who is in need of a heart.
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children's health, community activity, inland empire news
  • Undated file photo of Paisley Mae Arnold.
  • The baby daughter of a San Bernardino County Fire Department paramedic and his wife is in need of a new heart.
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children's health, community activity, inland empire news
  • With the help of local doctors, 2-year-old twin girls from Gaza are walking for the very first time with prosthetics in this photo from March 2013.
  • With the help of local doctors, 2-year-old twin girls from Gaza are walking for the very first time with prosthetics.
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health, charity, children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • A doctor is seen at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
  • A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced on Sunday.
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health, children's health, aids, health & food, denise dador
  • A doctor is seen at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
  • A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced on Sunday.
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health, children's health, aids, health & food
  • First lady Michelle Obama appears on The Dr. Oz Show on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.
  • First lady Michelle Obama announced a new partnership with schools as part of her Let's Move! project.
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first lady michelle obama, abc, children's health, national news
  • Undated file photo of Paisley Mae Arnold.
  • The baby daughter of a San Bernardino County Fire Department paramedic and his wife is in need of a new heart.
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community activity, children's health, eyewitness news
  • Undated file photo of Paisley Mae Arnold.
  • The baby daughter of a San Bernardino County Fire Department paramedic and his wife is in need of a new heart.
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community activity, children's health, eyewitness news
  • Pediatricians estimate that ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring kids to see them.
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children's health, health & food
  • With six kids, Lyssha and Jake Bowden know a thing or two about child-proofing. But even with all their caution, their son Tino proved that boys will be boys when he swallowed 16 tiny craft magnets. Within an hour, he was in the ER.
  • Accidental injuries are the leading cause of death in kids. Here are some potential hazards to look out for.
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children's health, healthy living, denise dador
  • With six kids, Lyssha and Jake Bowden know a thing or two about child-proofing. But even with all their caution, their son Tino proved that boys will be boys when he swallowed 16 tiny craft magnets. Within an hour, he was in the ER.
  • Accidental injuries are the leading cause of death in kids. Here are some potential hazards to look out for.
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children's health, health & food
  • Betty Boyko is seen with her grandchildren in this undated file photo.
  • While it is typical for grandparents to babysit their grandchildren, could they unknowingly be putting kids at risk?
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children's health, health & food, ellen leyva