A Diabetes Drug Could Aid Weightloss in Teens
A drug to treat diabetes may also serve as a weight loss aid for obese teens.
A drug to treat diabetes may also serve as a weight loss aid for obese teens.
Only 50% of Kids Receive Treatment for Mental Disorders
Only about half of kids and teens with common mental disorders receive professional treatment.
Only about half of kids and teens with common mental disorders receive professional treatment.
Only 8% of Highschoolers Get Enough Sleep
A combination of schoolwork, homework, sports, and after-school jobs leaves many teenagers exhausted.
A combination of schoolwork, homework, sports, and after-school jobs leaves many teenagers exhausted.
Over 50% of Children With Mental Disorders Get Help
Just over half of children with mental health disorders seek professional help.
Just over half of children with mental health disorders seek professional help.
Chronic Sneezer Cured of Mystery Ailment
Five years ago, a Pennsylvania woman suffered for years with a mystery ailment that caused her to sneeze uncontrollably, and she was cured in five minutes.
Five years ago, a Pennsylvania woman suffered for years with a mystery ailment that caused her to sneeze uncontrollably, and she was cured in five minutes.
Many US Kids Avoid Eating Meat
A study in the US shows 1 in 200 children avoid eating meats.
A study in the US shows 1 in 200 children avoid eating meats.
A New Study Looks At Teen Weight Loss
A new study looks at the best ways to approach a sensitive subject: teen weight loss.
A new study looks at the best ways to approach a sensitive subject: teen weight loss.
Few College Students Have Received the H1N1 Vaccine
The swine flu has hit college campuses nationwide- but few students have been able to get the vaccine.
The swine flu has hit college campuses nationwide- but few students have been able to get the vaccine.
Birth Control Could Suppress Asthma Symptoms
A small study suggests women taking oral contraceptives may experience an unexpected side effect-- fewer asthma symptoms.
A small study suggests women taking oral contraceptives may experience an unexpected side effect-- fewer asthma symptoms.
Acetaminophen Might be Linked to Asthma in Kids
Acetaminophen might be linked to an increase in asthma risk among kids and adults.
Acetaminophen might be linked to an increase in asthma risk among kids and adults.
Football Injuries
NBC's Chris Jansing reports on how head injuries on high school football fields are often found too late and sometimes can potentially turn deadly.
NBC's Chris Jansing reports on how head injuries on high school football fields are often found too late and sometimes can potentially turn deadly.
Teens With ADHD Are More Likely to be Addicted to the Web
Teens who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivty disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to become addicted to the internet.
Teens who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivty disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to become addicted to the internet.
Suicide Rise Among Teens in Palo Alto
More than 400 people packed tonight's forum in Palo Alto to listen to mental health experts and teens talk about stress and suicide.
More than 400 people packed tonight's forum in Palo Alto to listen to mental health experts and teens talk about stress and suicide.
Telephone Counseling Can Help Teens Quit Smoking
Telephone counseling may be the key to getting teens to quit smoking, and stopping a lifelong habit before it begins.
Telephone counseling may be the key to getting teens to quit smoking, and stopping a lifelong habit before it begins.
Eating Dinner With Family Could Keep Teens Off Drugs
Teens who eat dinner with their families fewer than 3 times a week are more likely to use acohol, cigarettes, marijuana, and prescription drugs.
Teens who eat dinner with their families fewer than 3 times a week are more likely to use acohol, cigarettes, marijuana, and prescription drugs.
An Update on the UK Girl Who Died After an HPV Vaccine
An autopsy finds a UK girl who died shortly after being given an HPV shot died of causes unrelated to the vaccine.
An autopsy finds a UK girl who died shortly after being given an HPV shot died of causes unrelated to the vaccine.
Childhood Trauma Can Lead to a Shortened Lifespan
Young victims of sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Children like these who suffer multiple traumatic experiences will have shorter lives according to a new CDC study.
Young victims of sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Children like these who suffer multiple traumatic experiences will have shorter lives according to a new CDC study.
Better Parenting Could Reduce Teen Driving Accidents
Supportive, but strict, parenting may help reduce the risk teens will get into auto accidents.
Supportive, but strict, parenting may help reduce the risk teens will get into auto accidents.
Teen Pregnancy is Highest In Religious States
Religious states have some of the highest teen pregnancy rates.
Religious states have some of the highest teen pregnancy rates.
A Teen Program Works To Stop Binge Dinking
An experimental prevention program is cutting binge drinking among eighth graders by more than one-third.
An experimental prevention program is cutting binge drinking among eighth graders by more than one-third.
