Health News Archives

’Self-Embedding’ a Troubling Trend Among Teens
Patients typically wound themselves, then place objects in the wound, researchers say

School-Based Program Can Change Kids’ Lives
A Seattle project was linked to better education, mental health 15 years later

Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids
After-school aerobics helped youngsters feel better mentally, physically, researchers say

Children of U.S. Farmworkers Often Uninsured
Problem is worst among migrant, immigrant families, study finds

Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby
Infants born to moms who took it in first 3 months more likely to have respiratory woes

TV, Internet Causing Kids Harm: Report
Media in general is boosting rates of obesity, other woes, experts say

Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders
While mechanism is unclear, findings may help improve treatment for psychiatric problems

Scans Show Sound-Processing Deficits in Autistic Kids
Difficulty may underpin language, listening impairments found in disorder, study says

Hair Beads Spurring Head Trauma in Kids
And hard plastic versions often aren't visible on CT scans, experts note

Hairspray Exposure Ups Risk for Birth Defect in Sons
Stylists, beauticians may be affected by phthalates in these products, experts say