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• Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) in Children
Detailed information on candidiasis (yeast infection), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

• Young Binge Eaters Prone to Illicit Drug Use: Study
Overeating occurred first in large review of 17,000 boys and girls

• Young Girls, Boys Can Compete on Equal Level
Analysis of nearly 2 million swim records found little or no difference until age 13

• Young Kids With Hip, Thigh Fractures Heal Well With Single-Leg Casts
Study found healing equal to double-leg casts, with easier caregiving for parents

• Younger Kids Likelier to Gain Weight After Tonsillectomy
Those under 6 years often gain 2 to 5 pounds, study finds

• Youngest Kids in Class May Be More Likely to Get ADHD Diagnosis
Study suggests their immaturity may lead to unnecessary treatment with medication

• Your Child and Vitamin D
Shunning milk and the sun is more and more common for children, and the result is a lack of vitamin D.

• Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
The prospect of new experiences away from parents or other loved ones can be quite frightening, especially for younger children. These worries are a normal part of development for all children.

• Your Child's Diabetes Care Team
Having a child with diabetes can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a team of experts can guide you now and in the years to come.

• Your Child's Imaginary Friend…What It Means
If your child starts hanging around with an imaginary friend, enjoy the company. It's often part of a child's development and usually happens between ages 3 and 6.

• Your Child's Social and Emotional Development
Knowing when to expect social and emotional milestones, and alerting your pediatrician if you suspect a delay, is the best way to prevent future problems and help your child reach his or her full potential.

• Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death
Study found first raised risk by 86 percent, while second increased it by 39 percent