teen health

  1. Tweens, Teens & College

    Teen suicide: How to help the survivors

    By Sherri Kuhn on May 9, 2013
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    When a teen commits suicide, the family members of the victim aren’t the only ones who are grappling for answers. Many teens who...
  2. Children's Health

    Beyond autism awareness: Preparing for the future

    By Jessica Watson on Apr 17, 2013
    Autism rates began to rise almost 20 years ago, which puts us at the beginning of a boom in teens and adults with autism heading out...
  3. Teen Health & Wellness

    OTC morning-after pill may be coming to your local pharmacy

    By Monica Beyer on Apr 5, 2013
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    A federal judge has ordered the FDA to allow the morning-after pill to be sold without a prescription to anyone who wants it —...
  4. Tweens, Teens & College

    Boys and body image

    By Ami Burns on Mar 27, 2013
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    When we think about eating disorders in children, we tend to focus on girls. Yet boys have body image issues too. Whether it’s an...
  5. Teen Health & Wellness

    The ultimate guide to puberty

    By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 14, 2013
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    Puberty is a milestone in your child’s development that comes around much more quickly than you think. Knowing what changes to...
  6. Tweens, Teens & College

    Teen rebellion: When to seek help

    By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 27, 2013
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    Your teen is testing the limits — both at home and at school. Some may say it’s par for the course for teenagers, but when has it...
  7. Teen Health & Wellness

    Understanding your teen’s nutritional needs

    By Laura Owens on Feb 20, 2013
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    Childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing. But with a little guidance, even the most junk-food obsessed kids can create a lifetime of...
  8. Tweens, Teens & College

    Forget sleepwalking: Teens are texting in their sleep

    By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 14, 2013
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    Teens are so plugged in, they can’t seem to stop — even when they are asleep. Teens are sending and answering texts during their...
  9. Tweens, Teens & College

    Eating disorders on campus: Why you should talk to your teen

    By Sherri Kuhn on Jan 4, 2013
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    You discussed campus safety issues and concerns with your college student, but did you ever think to talk about healthy eating...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    Can a video game cure depression?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 26, 2012
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    Researchers at the University of Auckland have created a video game to help teens dealing with depression. Teens get help dealing...
  11. Tweens, Teens & College

    Macromastia: Large breasts cause problems for teen girls

    By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 6, 2012
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    Macromastia (also called gigantomastia) is characterized by excessive growth of the breasts that occurs spontaneously during...
  12. Teen Health & Wellness

    Should my son get the HPV shots?

    By Ami Burns on Aug 16, 2012
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    Genital warts and cancers caused by HPV are probably the last things on your mind if you have a tween son. The American Academy of...
  13. Tweens, Teens & College

    Should you let your teen tan?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 4, 2012
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    We’ve all heard the news reports about tanning booths enough to know that they aren’t a good idea. Many teens are still addicted to...
  14. Tweens, Teens & College

    The dangers of the "choking game"

    By Sherri Kuhn on Jun 22, 2012
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    It’s become common on YouTube — tweens and teens using towels, belts, their own hands or hyperventilating to make themselves “choke”...
  15. Child Development & Health

    Don't dismiss concussions in teens

    By Michelle Maffei on Jun 21, 2012
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    Kids are resilient creatures, but when it comes to accidents involving their noggin, don't dismiss concussions in teens. According...
  16. Tweens, Teens & College

    Type 2 diabetes in teens: Out of control?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Jun 14, 2012
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    One-third of children and teens in the U.S. are considered overweight or obese, putting them at greater risk of developing Type 2...
  17. Tweens, Teens & College

    Latest drinking trend for teens: Distilling hand sanitizer

    By Sherri Kuhn on Apr 25, 2012
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    Teenagers have always been creative in their attempts to get high or drunk. Some teens are finding their latest high in a bottle...
  18. Tweens, Teens & College

    Body piercings a parent can be proud of

    By Monica Beyer on Feb 24, 2012
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    If your teenager has expressed interest in getting a body piercing, you may not quite know where to turn to for expert advice. There...
  19. Child Development & Health

    Asthma and your teen

    By Jen Klein on Feb 8, 2012
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    You're not thrilled that your child has asthma, although you have learned to manage it over the years. But suddenly your teenager is...
  20. Child Development & Health

    Pro-Ana and Thinspo for children

    By Mary Fetzer on Feb 2, 2012
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    A frightening trend is on the rise: websites that teach young people how to become anorexic and bulimic are growing in popularity....
  21. Tweens, Teens & College

    When to tell your daughter about her first period

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 23, 2012
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    A first period generally makes its presence known at around age 12, although this average is trending slightly downward. How will...