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Helping teens battle depression
Open lines of communication with your teenager goes a long way in helping them beat the blues.
How energy drinks can harm your heart 
How energy drinks can harm your heart
Health experts warn that popular, highly caffeinated beverages can be a strain on your heart.
Teens not getting needed psychiatric care 
Teens not getting needed psychiatric care
Researchers say an alarming number of teens with anxiety disorders are the least likely to be treated for their condition.
Childhood obesity spurs new guidelines 
Childhood obesity spurs new guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends new procedures to help doctors manage childhood diabetes linked to weight.
Sleep essential for child brain development 
Sleep essential for child brain development
New research says shut-eye is important for kids in their earliest years.
Can eating at the table lower your BMI? 
Can eating at the table lower your BMI?
Turning off the TV and engaging in some old fashioned conversation during meals is linked to better health, says a new study.
Unvaccinated kids at higher risk for whooping cough 
Unvaccinated kids at higher risk for whooping cough
Researchers say children who don’t get the shot are 14 times more likely to catch pertussis.