La mayoría de los niños de EE. UU. puntúan bajo en salud cardiaca
MARTES, 5 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La mayoría de los niños y los adultos de EE. UU. tienen malas puntuaciones de salud cardiaca, según una nueva herramienta de evaluación llamada “Los 8 Pasos Esenciales Para Mi Salud” (“Life’s Essential 8″…
Learn MoreAbout 1 in 7 U.S. Kindergarten Kids Now Obese
WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite reports that rates of childhood obesity are decreasing, kids seem to be packing on pounds at younger ages.In 1998, just under 73% of children entering kindergarten in 1998 had a normal body mass inde…
Learn MoreTeens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults
WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In yet another report that illustrates the dangers pot poses to the young, developing brain, a new British study finds teenagers are much more likely than adults to develop an addiction to marijuana.”We foun…
Learn MoreDo Preteens Think About Booze, Pot? Survey Says Yes
WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exactly when do your kids become curious about smoking or alcohol? Earlier than you think, new research shows.Children as young as 9 and 10 start to wonder about tobacco, booze and even marijuana, and many m…
Learn MoreLa deficiencia de vitamina D es común en los estadounidenses jóvenes negros e hispanos
MARTES, 5 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La vitamina D, la “vitamina de la luz solar”, potencia al sistema inmunitario y ayuda a prevenir el cáncer, entre otros beneficios para la salud, pero un número significativo de adolescentes negros e hisp…
Learn MoreMost U.S. Kids Score Low on Heart Health
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Most U.S. children and adults have poor scores for heart health, according to a new assessment tool called “Life’s Essential 8.”Fewer than 30% of 2- to 19-year-olds had high scores for cardiovascular health on …
Learn MoreVitamin D Deficiency Common in Young Black, Hispanic Americans
TUESDAY, July 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vitamin D, the “Sunshine Vitamin,” boosts the immune system and helps prevent cancer, among other health benefits, but a significant number of Black and Hispanic teens have low levels of this nutrient, accordi…
Learn MoreBrushing 2
You know you need to brush your teeth and floss every day. But do you know how to get the most out of it? Even if you think you mastered brushing and flossing in grade school, you may still have a few things to learn.What kind of toothbrush should I b…
Learn MoreQuiz: How Much Do You Know About Adoption?
Millions of Americans have considered adopting a child, and small wonder. For many people, adoption is the ideal way — and possibly the only way — to make a family grow. If you’re thinking about adopting a child, either from the United States or abr…
Learn MoreTeen Workers
When teenagers go job hunting, they often have just one thing in mind: money — money for dates, college, or even their family’s rent and groceries. They aren’t worried about long-term job security or climbing the career ladder. And for the most part,…
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