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School Social Standing Linked to Teen Girls' Weight Gain
Those who self-reported low esteem
most likely to add pounds over 2-year span, study finds
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January 8, 2008
Smoking in Movies Linked to Kids Lighting Up
Many youth-rated films show smoking
scenes, study says, and that early exposure influences young
people to start the habit...
January 8, 2008
Parental Control of Eating Leads to Lighter Toddlers
Pushing child to eat more or less
food had same effect on weight at age 2, study says
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January 7, 2008
Study Casts Doubt on Vaccine-Autism Link
Research adds to growing body of
evidence thats finds no connection between the two
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January 7, 2008
Youth Suicide Warnings Are Slowing Antidepressant Sales
Study finds drop in SSRI
prescriptions for children and adults
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January 7, 2008
Breast Is Best for Reducing Stress
Early breast-feeding may bolster
kids' ability to handle anxiety...
January 6, 2008
College Drinking Games Lead to Higher Blood Alcohol Levels
Women at themed events also drank
more heavily than male peers, field study finds
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January 6, 2008
Almost Half of 10-Year-Olds Have Tasted Alcohol
These initial sips typically happen
in the home or at church, study finds
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January 4, 2008
Treating Childhood Pneumonia at Home Could Save Lives in Developing Countries
Not going to the hospital
might be best course, study finds...
January 4, 2008
Body Abnormalities, Childhood Cancer May Share Genes
Finding could help predict which
children are at risk for malignancy, experts say
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January 3, 2008
Hookah Smoking as Tough on Lungs as Cigarettes
Study finds one-hour session
produces as much carbon monoxide as a pack of smokes
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January 3, 2008
Children Who Sleep Less Weigh More
Kids' sleep patterns also vary by
season, day, researchers report...
January 1, 2008
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