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Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent

Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent

Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parenting can be tough business, but when your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) the task can often be overwhelming. Over time, that stress can give rise to a certain amount of friction between the parent and child, one expert notes. Dara Babinski, […]

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What to know about bronchiolitis

What to know about bronchiolitis

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Aspirin, Antihistamines: Kids Often Use OTC Drugs in Suicide Attempts

Aspirin, Antihistamines: Kids Often Use OTC Drugs in Suicide Attempts

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More teens are attempting suicide by overdosing on drugs, and new research suggests they are often turning to over-the-counter (OTC) medications like ibuprofen and aspirin in their efforts. Antidepressants, antipsychotics and antihistamines were also common choices, the researchers added. “What […]

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Better Sleep Equals Better Grades in College

Better Sleep Equals Better Grades in College

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — College kids who get good shuteye may stand a better chance of making the Dean’s list, a new study finds. “The fact that there was a correlation between sleep and performance wasn’t surprising, but the extent of it was,” said researcher Jeffrey Grossman. He’s […]

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Teen Use of Flavored E-Cigarettes Keeps Rising

Teen Use of Flavored E-Cigarettes Keeps Rising

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Coming on the heels of recent U.S. federal and state efforts to ban flavored e-cigarettes, a new report finds the percentage of American teenagers who’ve used these products continues to climb. According to 2018 data, nearly 2.4 million middle and […]

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Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If your teenager won’t cooperate, Mom, it might just be your tone of voice. Speaking in a controlling tone unleashes a range of negative emotions in your son or daughter and pushes him or her away, researchers warn. For the study of more than […]

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Health Tip: Easing College Application Anxiety

Health Tip: Easing College Application Anxiety

(HealthDay News) — Applying to college can be a stressful experience for teens, says Hillside Treatment Center. Made worse by other sources of stress — such as homework and extracurricular activities — anxiety during this time is common. Latest Healthy Kids News To ease college application anxiety, Hillside Treatment Center encourages parents to: Create realistic […]