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In a statement released late yesterday

FDA: Safe to Eat Romaine Lettuce Again, but Check Labels

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Romaine lettuce sold in stores to carry labels with region where produce was grown, harvest date
A major update of the United States' system for approving medical devices was announced yesterday by the Food and Drug Administration.

FDA to Update Medical Device Approvals Process

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Revised process will ensure new medical devices meet safety and effectiveness standards
Even with the rapid rise in popularity of electronic cigarettes

Youth Smoking Decline Mirrors Rise in Vaping Popularity

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Large rise in youth vaping, decline in past 30-day smoking prevalence accelerated around 2014
Children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk for asthma

Child Overweight, Obesity Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

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In absence of overweight and obesity, 10 percent of all pediatric asthma cases would be avoided
For children with acute gastroenteritis

Probiotics Show No Benefits for Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis

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No benefits seen with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or L. rhamnosus R0011 and L. helveticus R0052
Antibiotic use in children <24 months of age is associated with a slightly higher body weight at 5 years of age

Early Antibiotic Use May Be Tied to Higher Childhood Body Weight

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Antibiotics before age 2 associated with very small increase in body weight at 5 years of age
Millions of workers gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act without adverse effects on labor markets

ACA Coverage Substantial, but Did Not Impact Labor Markets

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Coverage gains did not negatively impact employment levels, hours worked, earnings
The prevalence of parent-reported autism spectrum disorder is estimated at 2.5 percent among U.S. children aged 3 to 17 years

Estimated 2.5 Percent of U.S. Children Diagnosed With Autism

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Children with parent-reported ASD have greater health care needs, difficulty accessing care
Ebola infections in newborns are being reported in the current outbreak of the deadly disease in Congo

Newborns Infected With Ebola in Congo Outbreak

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Seven cases seen in newborn babies and infants younger than 2 years old
Implementation of state youth traumatic brain injury (TBI) legislation correlated with an increase in pediatric emergency department utilization for youth sports- and recreation-related  mild TBI evaluation

ED Utilization Up for Pediatric mTBI After TBI Legislation

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Proportion of ED visits increased from five years before to after legislation