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Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations
More than 77% are fully inoculated, federal officials say

Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems
Anxiety may prompt the children to eat unhealthy foods, study suggests

Youth Suicides Continue to Rise in U.S.
One reason may be reluctance to prescribe antidepressants, study suggests

Number of Uninsured Americans Drops
More children now covered by government-sponsored programs, Census Bureau reports

Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist
Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions

Strokes Can Strike the Youngest
Brain attacks can even happen in the womb, and new guidelines address issue

Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens
Similar results have been found in studies of adults

Asthma’s Course Differs by Gender
By puberty, condition may be passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says

Insurance Matters When It Comes to Kids’ Health Care
Insured children are 3 times more likely to visit the doctor, study finds