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Concussion Dangers to Young Athletes Affirmed by Study

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 20th 2011

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A new study highlights the heightened danger to young athletes who suffer concussions and sustain new head blows before they've fully recovered.
The study, published Monday in Pediatrics, dug into ...A new study highlights the heightened danger to young athletes who suffer concussions and sustain new head blows before they've fully recovered.
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Rising Number of Tween Boys Vomiting to Stay Thin

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 20th 2011

16 percent of boys made themselves sick, compared with only 10 percent of girls. Credit: Getty Images Kids as young as 10 are vomiting to lose weight. What is their problem? It's like someone told them childhood obesity is a major ...Kids as young as 10 losing their lunches over the horrors of childhood obesity.
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Can Being Too Perfect a Parent Mess Up Your Kids?

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 20th 2011

Sometimes, we feel like the official parenting motto should be "I just can't win." Honestly, you let your children take the reins when it comes to deciding what they want to do, and you're a slacker destined to raise hellion teenagers. You try ...Being too over-protective of your kids could backfire, experts warn.
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It's a Soda a Day for 1 in 4 Teens, CDC Survey Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 20th 2011

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"Mom, I'm so thirsty! Can you please pass the milk?"
Not a request most parents of teens expect to hear, but, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the most favored drinks among American ...While many teens are still drinking soda, the amount of teens who consume it has dropped in the past 10 years.
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Your Teenager's (Probably) Been Out in the Sun Too Long, Study Shows

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 17th 2011

Survey shows British teens are ignorant about sun safety. Credit: Corbis
"That kid has been out in the sun too long."
You probably thought that about your teenage son or daughter before, but now there is science to back you up. ...Survey shows British teens are ignorant about sun safety.
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Link Found Between Teen Sex and Divorce Rate

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 16th 2011

A study has shown that teens who engage in sexual intercourse at a young age are more likely to get divorced. Credit: Getty Images
Teenage girls may want to save themselves for marriage, that is, if they want to stay married.
...Girls who save themselves for marriage more likely to stay married.
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Is Predicting Kids' Athletic Future With At-Home Genetic Testing Possible?

by the editors at FoxNews.com, Posted Jun 16th 2011

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By Dr. Robert Tozzi
Parents, trainers, coaches and athletes emulate many of our high-profile professional athletes. Unfortunately, more harm than good can come from most of these attempts. In my last column, ...Companies claim genetic testing can help determine what sports may be best for their child.
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Help, My Daughter is Being Cyber-bullied, from Dr. Phil

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted Jun 16th 2011

Dr. Phil reveals the best plan of action for dealing with cyber-bullies. if(typeof ...Dr. Phil reveals the best plan of action for dealing with cyber-bullies.
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