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  Open Communication Helps Teens Manage Type 1 Diabetes

  It’s a simple concept, but new research reinforces the idea: Teens with type 1...

  • Posted May 24, 2019
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  Earlier Bedtimes Help Kids Fight Obesity

  With childhood obesity rates high, many studies have investigated lifestyle factors that can make...

  • Posted May 21, 2019
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  Crash Risk Much Higher for Teen Drivers With ADHD

  Parents often fret when their teen drivers get behind the wheel, but parents of...

  • Posted May 20, 2019
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  Heavy Teen Boys May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk as Adults

  Just a few extra pounds during adolescence may translate into higher odds for heart...

  • Posted May 20, 2019
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  1 in 5 Kids Don’t Strap on Helmets Before Biking

  (HealthDay News) — Many American kids don’t don helmets when biking, skateboarding and riding...

  • Posted May 20, 2019
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  Health Tip: Safely Storing Guns

  (HealthDay News) –Every year, thousands of people in the United States are injured or...

  • Posted May 20, 2019
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  Suicides Increase Among U.S. Kids, But More in Girls Than Boys

  Suicide rates are on the rise among American children, but the increase is greatest...

  • Posted May 17, 2019
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  When E-Cig Makers Offer Promotional Items, More Teens Likely to Vape

  Coupons, samples, branded hats and T-shirts: When teens use or wear promotional items from...

  • Posted May 17, 2019
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  What to Do When Your Child Throws a Fit

  You know the scenario — your child has a meltdown, leaving you frustrated, embarrassed...

  • Posted May 17, 2019
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  Health Tip: Physical Milestones at Age One

  (HealthDay News) — Clues about your child’s physical development can be found in the...

  • Posted May 17, 2019
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  Low Birth Weight Babies a Worldwide Problem

  More than 20 million babies are born across the globe weighing far less than...

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  More Than 600,000 Opioid Abusers Raising Kids in U.S.

  They might be too young to abuse opioids themselves, but America’s kids are suffering...

  • Posted May 14, 2019
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  Celebrating With a Bonfire? An Expert’s Guide to Keeping The Fun Safe

  Bonfires are a popular way to celebrate big events among teens, but they’re at...

  • Posted May 11, 2019
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  Can Medical Marijuana Help Kids With Autism?

  Medical marijuana extracts appear to help children with autism, reducing their disruptive behavior while...

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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