Depression Strikes Nearly 3 Million U.S. Teens a Year
Effects can be devastating during adolescence, researchers sayContinue Reading
U.S. Teens Less Sweet on Soft Drinks
Survey finds consumption dropped one-third in just 2 years, and more are drinking waterContinue Reading
Health Tip: Protect Your Child’s Sandbox
Things to help prevent contamination
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Don’t Blame the Media for Teen Sex, Study Says
Parents and peers have far more influence on sexual behaviorContinue Reading
U.S. Army, French Drugmaker to Join Forces on Zika Vaccine
Sanofi Pasteur says it has produced vaccines for viruses related to ZikaContinue Reading
U.S. Army, French Drugmaker to Join Forces on Zika Vaccine
Sanofi Pasteur says it has produced vaccines for viruses related to ZikaContinue Reading
Heat Waves Pose Big Health Threats
Kids, elderly among those at greatest risk, doctor warnsContinue Reading
Exercise May Help Ease Adult ADHD Symptoms
Activity won’t replace standard treatments, but could be helpful add-onContinue Reading
Toys Remain Viral Playground for 24 Hours
Kids can get exposed in common play areas, like doctors’ offices, researchers warnContinue Reading
Junk Food Ads Sway Kids’ Preferences
Children under 8 most vulnerable to marketing’s effects, study saysContinue Reading
Savvy Marketing Gets School Kids to Snap Up Veggies
Using cartoon characters that resembled vegetables doubled, tripled how many students ate fresh produceContinue Reading
Beware Broken Glow Sticks
Contents can irritate skin, eyes, mouth, poison-control experts sayContinue Reading
Family Key to Helping Teens Avoid Obesity
Good relationship with parents, especially between fathers and sons, fosters healthy habits, study findsContinue Reading














