Tag: child health

Cigarette Smoking in Movies Targeting Children Boosts Dramatically Over Previous Year

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Walt Disney Company announced new plans on Tuesday to help combat children obesity. In their efforts to regulate food marketing, they are mandating...