Disabling Hip Ailment Is Another Health Risk for Obese Kids
MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Childhood obesity has been linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and early heart disease, but new research now ties it to aRead More…
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Heavy Teens Are Less Likely Now to Try and Lose Weight
MONDAY, June 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The obesity epidemic among American teens is being fed by a waning desire to lose weight, a new report suggests. Among many adolescents, being overweightRead More…
Many Teens Switch From Hi-Cal Sodas to Hi-Cal Sports Drinks
MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Teens who were once hooked on sugary sodas may now be now turning to sugary sports drinks, a new study reveals. While soda’s popularity declines,Read More…
FDA Takes Aim at Flavored Tobacco
TUESDAY, March 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In an effort to discourage teens from lighting up, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it’s considering regulating flavors in tobacco productsRead More…
Sleepy U.S. Teens Are Running on Empty
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Most American teenagers are plagued by too little sleep, which can hurt their health and their school performance, federal health officials said Thursday. Nearly 58Read More…
Heavy Particles in Smog Up Kids' Asthma Risk
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Children who inhale coarse particles — like dust, sand or even rubber emissions from tires — increase their chances of developing serious asthma, new researchRead More…