5 Percent of U.S. Kids ‘Severely Obese,’ Experts Warn
2013-09-09
New and better treatments needed for this newly defined disease, researchers say
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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
Adopted Teens More Likely to Attempt Suicide, Study Finds
2013-09-09
Parents should be aware, but not unduly alarmed, researcher saysContinue Reading
Menthol Cigarette Use Rising Among Young Smokers
2013-09-06
Kids may mistakenly believe mentholated cigarettes are safer, researchers sayContinue Reading
Making Music May Encourage Teamwork in Kids
2013-09-06
Study showed preschoolers in music groups were more cooperative and helpfulContinue 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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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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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