HPV Vaccine
A new study claims having pre-teen girls vaccinated against HPV is the most cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer at a later age.
A new study claims having pre-teen girls vaccinated against HPV is the most cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer at a later age.
Girls and Breast Cancer
A book and a conference seek to help young girls learn more about breast cancer and their own body.
A book and a conference seek to help young girls learn more about breast cancer and their own body.
Pediatric Cholesterol
Researchers say a major change in lifestyle needs to happen in order to stop high cholesterol during childhood.
Researchers say a major change in lifestyle needs to happen in order to stop high cholesterol during childhood.
REM Sleep
Not getting enough sleep could be adding pounds to the waistlines of kids and teens.
Not getting enough sleep could be adding pounds to the waistlines of kids and teens.
Pediatric Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association now recommends some children wear portable blood pressure monitors to help catch the condition early.
The American Heart Association now recommends some children wear portable blood pressure monitors to help catch the condition early.
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Despite its beneficial long term effect, the cervical cancer vaccine has instant results on its teenage patients- like fainting!
Despite its beneficial long term effect, the cervical cancer vaccine has instant results on its teenage patients- like fainting!
Energy Drinks Controversy
Research groups are attempting to add an age limit to consuming energy drinks.
Research groups are attempting to add an age limit to consuming energy drinks.
School Beverages
The second School Beverage Guidelines report has been released, and it appears the number of calorie-ridden beverages in schools is dropping fast.
The second School Beverage Guidelines report has been released, and it appears the number of calorie-ridden beverages in schools is dropping fast.
College Drugs
College students think abusing prescription drugs is not as dangerous as using cocaine.
College students think abusing prescription drugs is not as dangerous as using cocaine.
Teen Sleep
Staying up late and waking up early can take a toll on a teenager's health-- raising their risk for blood pressure, and later, heart disease.
Staying up late and waking up early can take a toll on a teenager's health-- raising their risk for blood pressure, and later, heart disease.
Teen Suicide: Too Young To Die
Suicide among our nation's youth has increased dramatically over the years, and is now the second leading cause of death in teenagers today. It's a disturbing statistic, but one which every parent should face. What drives children to take their lives?
Suicide among our nation's youth has increased dramatically over the years, and is now the second leading cause of death in teenagers today. It's a disturbing statistic, but one which every parent should face. What drives children to take their lives?
Teen Girl Weight
Adolescent girls tend to put on weight, now researchers are looking at reasons why.
Adolescent girls tend to put on weight, now researchers are looking at reasons why.
Childhood Obesity
Tom Costello reports on a new study regarding childhood obesity and exercise.
Tom Costello reports on a new study regarding childhood obesity and exercise.
ACL Tissue
Young adults who tear their ACL may not benefit from a common surgical practice.
Young adults who tear their ACL may not benefit from a common surgical practice.
College Risky Sex
Studies show that students who go to college after highschool are less likely to engage in risky sex.
Studies show that students who go to college after highschool are less likely to engage in risky sex.
Stressed Students
Some schools are using therapy sessions to help relax students amidst the bustle of the year.
Some schools are using therapy sessions to help relax students amidst the bustle of the year.
Cutters
Sometimes teens cutting themselves is a sign of a deeper issue.
Sometimes teens cutting themselves is a sign of a deeper issue.
Finals Stress
Experts weigh in on cramming, caffeine, and test-taking stress.
Experts weigh in on cramming, caffeine, and test-taking stress.
Energy Drinks Risk
Mixing energy drinks and alcohol is popular these days, but the combined effects could be deadly.
Mixing energy drinks and alcohol is popular these days, but the combined effects could be deadly.
Treating Adolescents
Doctors are finding new ways to get important information from their adolescent patients.
Doctors are finding new ways to get important information from their adolescent patients.
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