TEEN HEALTH

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• Research shows being physically fit does not offset risks of obesity

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• Dec 23, 2015 05:00 PM EST

• Being physically fit and aerobically active does not compensate for being obese, according to a large Swedish study.

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• Overdose deaths in U.S. up 137% since 2000

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• Dec 23, 2015 04:46 AM EST

• Fourteen states had surges in the rates of deaths due to drug overdose in 2014. Drug overdose deaths are up by 137% nationally since 2000.

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• Two Teens Die of Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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• Dec 22, 2015 10:47 PM EST

• Two teens were discovered dead in an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning.

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• Stoner Sloth Gathers Mixed Reactions in Social Media

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• Dec 20, 2015 06:57 PM EST

• A brand-new health campaign in Australia is getting mixed reactions in social media.

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• FDA: Kids and teens should be banned from tanning beds

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• Dec 18, 2015 06:19 PM EST

• The FDA is proposing a ban on the use of tanning beds by anyone under age 18. Tanning devices greatly increase the risk of skin cancer.

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• Rates for drinking, smoking, drug use by teens continue to decline

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• Dec 17, 2015 06:18 PM EST

• Teen alcohol, tobacco and drug use are continuing to go down.

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• Children May Be Screened for Depression, Cholesterol, and HIV

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• Dec 07, 2015 11:46 PM EST

• New screening recommendations have just been released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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• Having a large Facebook network may be a stress for some teens

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• Dec 02, 2015 07:13 PM EST

• A small study suggests that having many Facebook friends may stress teens.

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• British lawmakers calling for taxes and rules on price promotions on unhealthy foods

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• Dec 02, 2015 06:58 PM EST

• The Health Committee of Parliament wants to pass several strong measures against unhealthy food and drink.

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• Falling and fighting are the leading causes of eye injuries in the U.S.

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• Nov 28, 2015 06:29 PM EST

• The two leading causes for eye injuries severe enough to result in hospitalization are falling and fighting. FAlls was the most common cause of eye injuries in the elderly, and fights or other assaults were the most common cause in those under age 59.

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• More women get early diagnosis of cervical cancer because of better health insurance

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• Nov 28, 2015 06:19 PM EST

• More women under age 26 have health insurance, which had contributed to a higher rate of diagnosis of early-stage cervical cancer.

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• Pets Help Reduce Childhood Anxiety

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• Nov 25, 2015 11:34 PM EST

• More studies have revealed why it’s great to keep pets especially when the children are still young. In the latest research, children who are surrounded by pets are less likely to develop anxiety and other mental health issues.