Tag: teens
Fiber-loving teens have lower heart, diabetes risks
by on Nov.11, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Teenagers who eat a lot of fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, are less likely to have risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, a new study shows.
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Group calls for HIV screening of teens who have sex
by on Oct.31, 2011, under Health and Fitness
All sexually active adolescents should be screened for HIV, the American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday in a new policy statement that broadens earlier recommendations.
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Half of teens shy, but for a few it’s more serious
by on Oct.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Does your teen show normal nerves about the weekend party, or always stay home?
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New ADHD Guidelines Include Preschoolers, Older Teens
by on Oct.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) — In new guidelines released
Sunday, the American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded the age range for
the diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) to children as young as 4 a…
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Many Autistic Teens Use School Mental-Health Services
by on Sep.04, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) — Many teens with autism rely
on school-based mental health services, a new study finds.
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Back-to-school can mean vaccines for tweens, teens
by on Aug.23, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Backpack. Notebooks. Whooping cough shot?
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Heavy teens need more health talks: study
by on Jul.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Pediatricians often miss important opportunities to talk about nutrition, exercise, and emotional issues with overweight teens, suggests new research from California.
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Teens, young adults may drive flu epidemics: study
by on Jun.17, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Little kids, with their runny noses and dirty hands, might be unfairly vilified for their role in spreading sickness, suggests a new study.
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More U.S. teens using oral contraceptives, study says
by on Apr.03, 2011, under Health and Fitness
More U.S. teenagers are using birth control pills, according to a new study by Thomson Reuters released on Thursday.
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Too Many Hours on the Job May Put Teens at Risk
by on Feb.06, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) — High school students who work
more than 20 hours a week at part-time jobs during the school year may be
more likely to have academic and behavior problems, according to a new
study.
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