First Impressions boy's three-piece Santa sets have been recalled. Credit: CPSC

High cholesterol doesn't just affect adults. Credit: Getty Images

Does your teen have high cholesterol? Before you say, "Of course not," consider this: A national survey of blood-cholesterol levels in U.S. teenagers found that more than 20 percent of 12- to 19-year-olds had at least one abnormal blood fat level. And that number jumped to 43 percent among adolescents who are considered obese.

Once thought to be a condition isolated to the middle-aged and elderly, doctors now realize high cholesterol is a problem among the young, as well. Worried experts point out that this is just another health threat posed by the nation's growing level of obesity -- others include high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and more.

"The current epidemic of childhood obesity makes this a matter of significant and urgent concern," says Ashleigh May, an epidemic intelligence service officer with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's division for heart disease and stroke prevention, who led the analysis.

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Graco is recalling about 1.5 million strollers. Credit: CPSC

While drop-side cribs continue to cause concern, strollers are proving just as faulty. After Maclaren pulled more than a million strollers last November, Graco is now working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to announce a voluntary recall of about 1.5 million strollers.

Like the Maclaren recall, the hinges on the stroller's canopy pose a risk of fingertip amputation and laceration hazards to the child when the consumer is opening or closing the canopy. There have been seven reports of children placing their fingers in the hinge mechanism while the canopy was being opened or closed, and, as a result, there have been five fingertip amputations and two fingertip lacerations.

The recall involves various models, so click here to check your stroller's model number against the recalled list. Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a free protective cover repair kit. The company can be reached at 800-345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays or at gracobaby.com.

Back in December, a few moms fessed up to still using their Maclaren strollers, despite the recall. Now that there's a second case (with even more strollers), will parents continue to ignore the warnings?

Related: Nursery Equipment Safety Checklist

Should there be a ski helmet law? Credit: Getty Images

In the mid-'90s, there was a surge of local laws mandating that children of a certain age wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. Now, California lawmakers are proposing a similar rule pertaining to ski slopes.

Last week, California Sen. Leland Yee introduced a bill that would require children under 18 to don a protective helmet. Failure to do so could result in a $25 fine. Leland drafted the bill after reviewing a study reporting that helmets can cut the risk of serious head injuries in children (15 and younger) in half.

While the bill has received much support, one lawmaker is opposed, claiming it's not up to the government to decide how people protect themselves.

It'll be weeks before the bill is passed or denied, but we must admit: We thought helmet rules were already strictly enforced by ski resorts. And even if they weren't, we couldn't imagine sending a child down a mountain without any sort of protective headgear.

If your family hits the slopes, tell us about your helmet-using habits.

Related: Winter Sports - Keep Safe in the Snow

Jide Trading has recalled its military figures. Credit: CPSC

Look out for your little G.I. Joe wannabes: The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Jide Trading have announced a voluntary recall of Jide's military figures.

The toy's surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal standard. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should take the toy away from children and contact the company for a full refund or replacement toy.

Do so by calling 866-544-7822 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, or visit the company's Web site at jidetrading.com.

Related: Lead Paint

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