Tag: child health
Cigarette Smoking in Movies Targeting Children Boosts Dramatically Over Previous Year
Movies in 2011 displayed a dramatically higher level of cigarette smoking that in recent previous years. In a study conducted by the University of...
When Does Teasing Cross the Line Into Bullying?
Q: My son, who's 10, was picked on last year at school. Now he's worried about going back this fall. How can I help...
Dr. Oz: Dogs Improve & Protect Your Health
Q: I've always owned cats, but I had a mild heart attack recently and my doctor wants me to walk more. Do you think...
The Side Effects of Widespread Use of BPA Are Catching Up
For many years, consumer safety organizations have protested the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products, especially those used by children. Although the...
Early Childhood Diet of Processed Foods Substantially Lowers IQ
"Jenny's in a fix/With her arithmetics/Poor concentration/Boys in the classroom cause agitation/ She's a junk food junky/Blame it on the food, yeah/Blame it on...
Zero Health Benefits From Energy Drink Use in Children
If you have recently visited a local youth baseball diamond, basketball court, or soccer field, you have undoubtedly seen children and adolescents consuming energy...
Your Boob Helps Them Kick Butt
It comes as no surprise that research into the benefits of breast feeding finds that the healthiest babies are those who feed on mother’s...
Babies Are Healthier in Homes with Dogs
A dog may be a man’s best friend, but studies now show that they could be a baby’s best friend as well. New research...
Spanking Increases Chances of Developing Mental Health Issues in Children
Spanking an unruly child is a common method of discipline, but more and more research is finding that childhood spanking can be a contributing...
Disney Promoting Children’s Health with Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains and more
The Walt Disney Company announced new plans on Tuesday to help combat children obesity. In their efforts to regulate food marketing, they are mandating...
