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SIDS babies have low serotonin levels, study finds

Babies who died from sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, show lower amounts of the brain chemical serotonin, says a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

ERs hustling to keep up with H1N1 cases

Nate Wordell, 7, just feels lousy: swollen eyes, cough, high fever, stomach ache and he's dehydrated. Nate has H1N1.

Vitamin D may protect against common cold

Vitamin D may protect people -- especially those with asthma and other chronic lung conditions -- from colds and other respiratory tract infections, according to the largest study to date to look at the link.

Time.com: Fans Reduce Infants' Sudden Death Risk

A new study shows that turning on a fan at night can protect infants from sudden unexplained death

Time.com: How Bad Are iPods for Your Hearing?

Expert Brian Fligor discusses the damage from personal audio devices and how to prevent it

Time.com: New Clues to Autism's Cause

Research points to learning-related genes as a contributor to autism and suggests that early intervention in children can help fix genetic defects

Time.com: FDA: Insulin Pumps Linked to Injuries, Deaths

Insulin pumps are used by tens of thousands of teenagers worldwide with Type 1 diabetes, but they can be risky and have been linked to injuries and even deaths

Time.com: Rare Gene Change Linked to Autism

A rare genetic variation dramatically raises the risk of developing autism, a large study showed, opening new research targets for better understanding the disorder and for treating it

Time.com: High Blood Pressure Affects Kids Too

The rate of hypertension in children is increasing, a new study finds, but doctors often miss the danger signs

When modern life pumps up the volume, give your ears some TLC

Whoever's rocking your iPod today, do yourself a favor and turn it down. Those tiny earbuds pump music directly into the ear canal, making it easier to do permanent damage. Live music or sports, power tools, and even hair dryers can spell trouble for your hearing, too.

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