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States Consider Banning Teens From Tanning Beds

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 28th 2011

Watch a PSA using humor (sort of) to convince teens not to tan. Do you think this will work?
Citing skin cancer risks, legislators have ...If a proposed law passes, California teens under 18 will need a fake ID to "fake and bake" themselves to a golden brown.
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A Soda Substitute for Teens, from Dr. Oz

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted Jun 14th 2011

Dr. Oz reveals a healthy soda substitute for teenagers. if(typeof ...Dr. Oz reveals a healthy soda substitute for teenagers.
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How to Prevent and Treat Poison Ivy

by Mary Kate Baumann, Posted Jun 13th 2011

There's nothing more irritating than a skin rash to set your summer activities back. Poison Ivy is among the most common skin rashes to get while ...There's nothing more irritating than poison ivy to set your summer activities back.
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Summer: Deadliest Season for Teenage Drivers

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 7th 2011

Seven of the top deadliest days of the years for teenagers fall between Memorial and Labor days. Credit: Getty Images The folks at AAA ...AAA releases grim report on teen driving, urges caution
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10 Ways You're Not as Private as You Think on the Internet

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Jun 6th 2011

How much personal information are you really sharing? Credit: Getty Little Ways You're Leaking Privacy These days, so much ...These days, so much of what you do online actually creates a record of your activities and preferences. You may not realize that you and your kids are creating permanent records that can be accessed by everyone from marketers to future employers.
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App for Mobile Phones Helps Diagnose Concussions

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 3rd 2011

Credit: Eric Risberg
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - The next tool in the campaign against concussions might be your smartphone.
A ...If your kid plays a sport, you might want to download this app.
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Saving Precious Skin: Summer Skin Safety

by the editors at FoxNews.com, Posted Jun 3rd 2011

Author Jill Kargman, mother of three and skin cancer survivor, talks to Dr. Manny about how she protects her kid's skin. Watch the latest video at ...Author Jill Kargman, mother of three and skin cancer survivor, talks to Dr. Manny about how she protects her kid's skin.
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ERs Attract Kids With Mental Problems

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 3rd 2011

A number of emergency room visits are for mental reasons. Credit: Corbis Give kids access to mental health services, and they still ...At least 71 percent of the kids who came to the E.R. with psychological problems already had their own mental health provider.
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