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Rate of suicide amongst teenage girls rises. (47)
The suicide rate among preteen and young teen girls spiked 76 percent, a disturbing sign that federal health officials say they can't fully explain.
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School Lunches Depend on Faux-Junk Food (138)
Dominated by doughnuts, pizza and foods-on-a-stick, the average school menu in West Virginia can read like the offerings at a glutton's dream buffet.
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Schools turn eco-friendly (106)
Nestled in the lush trees of suburban Atlanta's Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve sits the foundation of a school that is being built with partly recycled materials.
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Secondhand Smoke: Evidence Proves Ill Effects (130)
The debate is over, according to a 2006 surgeon general's report on secondhand smoke. Smoke from other people's burning tobacco kills, and even brief exposure to it can cause harm.
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Self esteem when young can lead to succesful adulthood (86)
Believing in yourself may be good for the soul, but it can also be good for the bank account, according to a new University of Florida study that finds self-confidence can translate into earning hundreds of thousands of dollars more over a lifetime.
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Smoking, Drugs, Obesity Top Health Concerns for Kids (96)
It's only natural to for adults to worry about children's health and well-being at school, on the roads and even online.
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Start of school is a good time for a hearing check. (101)
As the new school year approaches, many parents are preparing their children by buying school supplies, new clothes, and organizing fall sporting events.
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Study: Early Diet Advice for Kids Sticks (90)
Teaching children from a young age to eat a low-fat diet can be effective - even as they reach their teens and begin eating more meals away from home, according to a new study.
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Study: Teen Drug Use at Schools Worsens (100)
Teenagers say drug problems at school are getting worse, and parents express doubts about ever making such schools drug free, a new study says.
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Study: Volunteering Boosts Poor Teens (84)
Volunteer work gives poor teenagers a boost in confidence that can propel them to college, but other teens are more likely volunteers, a federal study finds.
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Surgeon General warns against teen drinking (131)
Surgeon General: Teen Drinking a Problem
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Too few kids with asthma get flu shots (130)
Children with asthma should get flu shots to protect them, but only 3 in 10 do, U.S. health officials said Thursday.
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Too many kids overweight by pre-school (117)
Far too many kids are fat by preschool, and Hispanic youngsters are most at risk, says new research that's among the first to focus on children growing up in poverty.
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Tooth Decay Is on the Rise for Kids (103)
Tooth decay in young children's baby teeth is on the rise, a worrying trend that signals the preschool crowd is eating too much sugar, according to the largest government study of the nation's dental health in more than 25 years.
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U.S. Divorce Rate Lowest Since 1970 (144)
By the numbers, divorce just isn't what it used to be.
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Walt Disney World Resort is Looking for a Few Good Moms (111)
Calling all moms: Is a trip to Walt Disney World Resort your idea of the perfect family vacation?
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