Fit kids finish first in the classroom
Fit kids aren't only first picked for kickball. New research from Michigan State University shows middle school students in the best physical shape outscore their classmates on standardized tests and take home better report ...
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Dec 06, 2012 |
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Another study links 'Sexting' to sexual activity in teens
(HealthDay)—A new study of Dutch teens finds that few of them frequently engage in risky online activity related to sex, such as sending naked photos to strangers and searching for sex partners, but those ...
Pediatrics
Nov 09, 2012 |
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Food allergies can make kids targets for bullies
(HealthDay)—As the mother of a child with a severe peanut allergy, Nicole Smith was vigilant about reading labels and making sure teachers and school administrators understood that ingesting even a trace ...
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Nov 02, 2012 |
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TV, devices in kids' bedrooms linked to poor sleep, obesity
Children who bask in the nighttime glow of a TV or computer don't get enough rest and suffer from poor lifestyle habits, new research from the University of Alberta has shown.
Overweight and Obesity
Oct 22, 2012 |
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One-third of parents concerned about losing jobs, pay when they stay home with sick kids
Many child care providers have rules that exclude sick children from care, spurring anxious moments for millions of working parents. In a new University of Michigan poll, one-third of parents of young children report they ...
Health
Oct 22, 2012 |
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Officials: US kids eat too much salt
(AP)—American children eat as much salt as adults—about 1,000 milligrams too much, or the same amount as in just one McDonald's Big Mac hamburger. Extra salt is linked with higher blood pressure, even in kids, but government ...
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Sep 17, 2012 |
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Parents' skin cancer concern doesn't keep kids inside
Pick your poison: sun exposure that leads to skin cancer or low physical activity that leads to obesity? In fact, a University of Colorado Cancer Center study published this week in the journal Preventing Ch ...
Cancer
Sep 06, 2012 |
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Concussions can happen in all kids, not just athletes
(Medical Xpress)—The gridiron is back in action. From little leagues to professional teams, football frenzy has begun, and with it, concerns about concussions. But it's not just jarring tackles that can lead to concussions ...
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Sep 06, 2012 |
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Study looks at social exclusion on the playground
(Medical Xpress)—Being the last one picked for the team, getting left out of the clique of cool girls, having no one to sit with at lunch… For children, social exclusion can impact everything from emotional well being ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 05, 2012 |
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How much is too much? UT expert offers tips on kids' extracurricular activities
Involving children in extracurricular activities builds greater self-esteem and leadership skills. Children learn teamwork, do better in school, and stay healthier.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 03, 2012 |
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Most parents think social media not a bad thing: survey
(HealthDay) -- A new survey finds that an overwhelming majority of parents think social media isn't necessarily a bad thing for their children.
Health
Aug 16, 2012 |
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Study links persistent and loud snoring in young children with problem behaviors
Persistent and loud snoring in young children is associated with problem behaviors, according to a new study published online in Pediatrics.
Pediatrics
Aug 13, 2012 |
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Helping kids describe cancer symptoms through cartoons and digital technology
How are you sleeping? Any nausea? How about pain? Monitoring symptoms is an important part of cancer care, as it guides treatment decisions.
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Aug 09, 2012 |
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Brain activity may predict teens' heavy drinking
Heavy drinking is known to affect teenagers' developing brains, but certain patterns of brain activity may also help predict which kids are at risk of becoming problem drinkers, according to a study in the September issue ...
Addiction
Aug 08, 2012 |
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Keep your kids safe this summer: Beware of dogs
Children may be more comfortable with seeing dogs outside in the summer, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the dogs are comfortable with them. Dog bites are a serious issue, especially in the summer. ...
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Aug 03, 2012 |
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