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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.
Read More: Tooth Decay Is on the Rise for Kids |
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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.
Read More: Too many kids overweight by pre-school |
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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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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.
Read More: Study: Early Diet Advice for Kids Sticks |
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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.
Read More: Self esteem when young can lead to succesful adulthood |
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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.
Read More: Secondhand Smoke: Evidence Proves Ill Effects |
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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.
Read More: Schools turn eco-friendly |
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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.
Read More: School Lunches Depend on Faux-Junk Food |
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The discovery of lead in the fabric of a brand of baby bibs sold at Wal-Mart Stores has resulted in a recall of the items, the company said.
Read More: Product Recall: Walmart Baby Bibs |
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So you're between the ages of 13 and 24. What makes you happy? A worried, weary parent might imagine the answer to sound something like this: Sex, drugs, a little rock 'n' roll. Maybe some cash, or at least the car keys.
Read More: Poll: Family Ties Key to Youth Happiness |
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Obese elementary schoolchildren miss a couple more school days on average than their normal-weight classmates, according to a study that says being fat is a better predictor for absenteeism than any other factor.
Read More: Overweight children absent more frequently |
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Today, an estimated one in 150 kids is diagnosed with autism. Imagine being disconnected from the world around you; not being able to make sense of some things you see, hear, smell and touch; needing something and not being able to express yourself.
Read More: Nick News Explores the Private Worlds of Autism |
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