Severe Obesity in Teens Tied to Possible Kidney Problems
2014-04-25
Study looked at young patients planning to undergo weight-loss surgeryContinue Reading
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Doesn’t Raise Teen Pot Use, Study Says
2014-04-25
Although a fifth of teens say they use pot, laws around medical use aren’t a factor, research showsContinue Reading
Measles on Upswing Despite Vaccines’ Effectiveness: CDC
2014-04-24
Vaccination has saved thousands of lives, report says, but outbreaks occurring as some people opt out
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Bullying Rates Drop Among American Teens: Study
2014-04-24
Surveys taken over 10-year period showed roughly half as many kids were instigatorsContinue Reading
FDA Reconsiders Behavior-Modifying ‘Shock Devices’
2014-04-24
Agency meets Thursday to discuss outlawing tools used on emotionally disabled kidsContinue Reading
Kids’ Genetic Risk for Obesity Rises With Age, Study Finds
2014-04-24
Between ages 4 and 10, genes seem to play increasing role in how big kids will growContinue Reading
1 in 13 U.S. Schoolkids Takes Psych Meds: Report
2014-04-24
More than half of parents said the drugs are helpfulContinue Reading
Athletic Trainers First Line of Treatment for Young Basketballers: Study
2014-04-23
Many high school athletes assessed for sprains, strains outside the hospitalContinue Reading
Health Tip: Signs Your Child Has An Overuse Injury
2014-04-23
Is the child in pain while exercising?Continue Reading
Bowel Illnesses Sometimes Coincide in Kids
2014-04-21
Children with irritable bowel syndrome were more likely to also have celiac disease in Italian studyContinue Reading