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Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is a major problem in the United
States, and children are no exception. Today's kids are spending more
hours watching TV, sitting at the computer or playing video games, and
less time being active.
Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Orthopedic surgeons warn
that sports injuries in children are rising dramatically, creating a
"silent epidemic."
Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- In the coming weeks,
millions of American children will dust off their bats and gloves and head
out to the baseball field.
Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Children who get a flu shot
help prevent flu from spreading in their communities, Canadian researchers
say.
Canadian vaccination study proves 'herd immunity'
(Reuters)
Reuters - Inoculating children against flu protects more people of all ages in the larger community, probably because young people tend to spread viruses through physical play, Canadian researchers said on Tuesday.
NYT: Flu shots in kids provide ‘herd immunity’
Although previous studies have demonstrated what scientists call “herd immunity,” none have been so incontrovertible as a study of farming colonies in Canada.
Influenza vaccine - Infectious disease - Health - Influenza - Conditions and Diseases
Baby slings to get safety warning after deaths
The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings — those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby.
Children - Shopping - Baby - Equipment - Baby sling
Sharp drop seen in children’s bullying
A national survey has found there’s been a sharp drop in the percentage of America’s children being bullied or beaten up by their peers.
Bullying - Violence and Abuse - Youth - Health - Kids and Teens
Teen pot, alcohol use on the rise, study shows
Alcohol and marijuana use among teens is on the rise, ending a decade-long decline, a study being released Tuesday found.
Cannabis - Alcohol - Health - Drugs - Illegal
Snacks mean kids engage in ‘constant eating’
Children eat an average three snacks a day on top of three regular meals, a finding that could explain why the childhood obesity rate has risen to more than 16 percent, researchers said on Tuesday.
Childhood obesity - Health - Obesity - Conditions and Diseases - Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders