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Stories about: American Academy of Pediatrics

Pediatricians Say Kids Should Avoid Energy Drinks The largest group of pediatricians in the United States has released its final recommendations on energy drink consumption. The document indicates that children should avoid consuming these beverages. Energy drinks contain stimulating substances meant to boost energy. These include, but are not limited to, caffeine a... 30 May 2011 10:06 GMT Exotic Pets Could Be Dangerous for Kids Officials with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new study on October 6th, warning parents about the dangers they expose their children to by buying them exotic pets, such as monkeys, iguanas, ducklings and so on. The scientists said that these... 8 October 2008 03:02 GMT