We have record low levels of vaccine preventable childhood diseases in the US, but that does not mean these have disappeared. That’s why it’s important that children receive recommended immunizations on time. More >> It’s easy to make sure kids eat breakfast. Just keep breakfast foods on hand and keep them in convenient spots for kids to grab!
- 10 quick, nutritious breakfastsMore >> More families are turning to snacks for quick-meal solutions. Try these delicious suggestions that are sure to suit a range of snacking occasions for you and your kids. More >>
The waistlines of America's children and teens may have stopped expanding, a new study indicates.More >> The waistlines of America's children and teens may have stopped expanding, a new study indicates.More >> Low-income teenagers who get into a more rigorous high school may take fewer health risks than their peers at other schools, a new study suggests.More >> Low-income teenagers who get into a more rigorous high school may take fewer health risks than their peers at other schools, a new study suggests.More >> Children born to women who smoked during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.More >> Children born to women who smoked during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.More >> A new report offers good and bad news about the AIDS epidemic in the United States.More >> A new report offers good and bad news about the AIDS epidemic in the United States.More >> Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, a new government report shows.More >> Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, a new government report shows.More >> Teen girls and young women who post sexy photos of themselves on social media sites are viewed negatively by their peers, a new study finds.More >> Teen girls and young women who post sexy photos of themselves on social media sites are viewed negatively by their peers, a new study finds.More >> More than three-quarters of U.S. children eat fruit on any given day, and nearly 92 percent dig into vegetables in a 24-hour period, a new U.S. health survey reveals.More >> More than three-quarters of U.S. children eat fruit on any given day, and nearly 92 percent dig into vegetables in a 24-hour period, a new U.S. health survey reveals.More >> New research suggests that genes may play a role in cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability in children.More >> New research suggests that genes may play a role in cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability in children.More >> When an 11-year-old boy in San Diego developed a nasty skin allergy, doctors traced it to the nickel in his family's iPad.More >> When an 11-year-old boy in San Diego developed a nasty skin allergy, doctors traced it to the nickel in his family's iPad.More >> Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer kids' medications can often lead to medication dosing errors, a new study reports.More >> Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer kids' medications can often lead to medication dosing errors, a new study reports.More >>
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Your teen's good health depends on so many things: Avoiding peer pressure to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes, getting enough sleep, exercising and eating nutritious foods. You can teach your teen manyMore >> Many parents don't realize that children and teens can suffer from depression. But they can. In fact, it is estimated that depression affects as many as one in eight adolescents in the United States. More >> Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, are devastating illnesses for both the victims as well as their families. More than seven million women suffer from eating disorders. These illnesses areMore >> It would be nice if teens came with owners' manuals. But, of course, they don't. Actually, that's part of the fun and challenge of parenting teens. Each one is unique. The best you can do as a parent More >> Tobacco use produces significant health problems in teens, including an increase in the number and severity of respiratory illnesses, like asthma and bronchitis, and decreased physical fitness. TobaccoMore >>
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A delicious recipe for apple gingerbread muffins.More >> ½ cup butter or margarine 2 cups uncooked macaroni (mini-shells are always a hit) ¼ cup minced onion 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dry mustard ½ tsp white pepper 1½ cups water ¾ cup skim milk 2 cupsMore >> Who doesn't love crunchy snack mix?More >> Make some honey-almond granola!More >>
