For Obese Kids, Weight Loss Can Sometimes Lead to Eating Disorders
2013-09-09
Problems like anorexia may go undiagnosed or be disregarded, case studies showContinue Reading
Menthol Cigarette Use Rising Among Young Smokers
2013-09-06
Kids may mistakenly believe mentholated cigarettes are safer, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sleepy Teens Seem at Higher Risk for Pedestrian Accidents
2013-09-06
Virtual-reality study found those who lacked adequate sleep at greater risk of injuryContinue Reading
Making Music May Encourage Teamwork in Kids
2013-09-06
Study showed preschoolers in music groups were more cooperative and helpfulContinue Reading
More U.S. Women Having Kids in Their 30s and 40s: Report
2013-09-06
Meanwhile, births among teens and women in early 20s fall to historic lowsContinue Reading
Teens’ Use of E-Cigarettes Doubles in a Year: CDC
2013-09-05
Health officials worry the devices may cause more children to become addicted to tobacco products
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Marijuana Not a ‘Safe Drug,’ Review Finds
2013-09-05
Particularly harmful for teens, since it affects addiction processes in developing brains, researchers note
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Friends’ Online Photos May Sway Teens’ Behavior
2013-09-05
Pictures of peers smoking or drinking might encourage others in social network to do the same, study saysContinue Reading
Use of Low-Dose Steroid Creams During Pregnancy Won’t Affect Baby: Study
2013-09-04
Researchers did find link between low birth weight and high doses of the medicationsContinue Reading
Video Game May Erase Effects of Aging on the Brain
2013-09-04
Seniors who played a game designed by neuroscientists for a month multitasked as well as younger playersContinue Reading
Scientists Pinpoint Which Kids With Heart Muscle Disease Are in Most Danger
2013-09-04
Key risk factors measured at diagnosis can guide treatment for cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathyContinue Reading
Screaming, Cursing at Your Misbehaving Teen May Backfire
2013-09-04
Study found verbal abuse promoted more disobedience and conflictContinue Reading
Disciplining Teenagers
2013-09-04
Parents who scream at their teens or try to embarrass them into behaving may only aggravate problem conduct.Continue Reading