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U.S. House Passes Extension of Child Health Program
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Ending months of deadlock with the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final bipartisan approval to legislation that would temporarily extend the state health insurance program that covers about 6.6 million poor children. Reuters Health Information
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School Program Reduces PTSD Symptoms in Children Exposed to Armed Violence
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A school-based mental health intervention for children exposed to armed political conflict in Indonesia reduced symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and "helped maintain hope," according to a study in the August 13 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, a theme issue on violence and human rights. Reuters Health Information
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Obesity Common in Children With Heart Disease
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Among children with congenital or acquired heart disease, more than 1 in 4 is overweight or obese, according to results of a study published in the November issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
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