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Half of U.S. Kids With a Mental Health Disorder Don't Get Treatment
Published 02/11/2019
MONDAY, Feb. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- If you're worried that your child may suffer from a mental health condition, such as anxiety, depression or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you have plenty of company.
About one in every six American kids has at least one mental health di...
Health Tip: Talk to Your Kids Early About Alcohol Use
Published 02/07/2019
(HealthDay News) -- You should speak with your children while they're younger about the dangers of alcohol use and abuse, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests.
Alcohol is the substance most frequently abused by teens, and leads to the greatest number of injuries and deaths from accidents a...
The 'Choking Game,' the 'Bird Box Challenge': Which Kids Are Most at Risk?
Published 01/28/2019
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The "choking game" -- and other clearly ill-advised and dangerous internet challenges -- leave many parents wondering what drives teens to take the bait and participate.
Now, a new study suggests that an underlying psychological disorder may be one reason...
MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- HPV vaccination rates for younger American adolescents are alarmingly low, researchers say.
"While we have seen gains in HPV vaccination coverage, we are still falling behind at the younger ages," said study lead author Robert Bednarczyk. He'sassistant pr...
THURSDAY, June 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Student athletes who specialize in one sport year-round could lose out in academics and other fields, a new study finds.
"Today's students have so many responsibilities and when you add specializing in a sport -- with participation in school and club te...
Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots
Published 06/26/2018
(HealthDay News) -- Allergy shots help ease symptoms for people who have chronic allergies.
The shots contain small amounts of allergens to which the recipient reacts. After repeated exposure to the allergens, the immune system is better able to fight the things that make the person sneeze, wheez...