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Building a Better Backpack

Building a Better Backpack

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A well-organized backpack helps ensure that your child has everything needed for school. Problems start when it becomes overloaded. Lugging around a heavy pack can lead to bad posture, back pain and worse. The problem is so pervasive that the […]

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Bathing a Baby Less Scary Than It Sounds

Bathing a Baby Less Scary Than It Sounds

Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Every parent remembers the first time they bathed their newborn, terrified they might accidentally drop or harm their tiny bundle of joy. But one dermatologist says the task is easy if parents follow some basic steps. “While it may seem intimidating at first, bathing […]

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Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines

Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Preemies often lag behind full-term babies in getting routine vaccinations — and the difference remains at age 3, a new study finds. Misguided parental “hesitancy” over the safety of vaccines for preemies might be to blame, researchers said. The study […]

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Disease Prevention for Teens

Disease Prevention for Teens

Teen Suicide Warning Signs Recognizing teen suicide warning signs Suicide is alarmingly common. It is the eighth leading cause of death for all people (accounting for about 1% of all deaths) and the third leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 24 (following accidents and homicide). The vast majority of suicides are related […]

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Puberty

Puberty

Puberty facts Puberty is the period of sexual maturation and achievement of fertility. The time when puberty begins varies greatly among individuals; however, puberty usually occurs in girls between the ages of 10 and 14 and between the ages of 12 and 16 in boys. Both genetic and environmental factors are involved in the timing […]

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Another Video Game Risk to Watch Out For

Another Video Game Risk to Watch Out For

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Aug. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Video games carry labels with an age-related rating, typically based on the level of violence, strong language and sexual content. But that’s not the only guideline to consider. An industry group called the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) sets the […]