Family strain spurs symptoms in some bulimic teens
Family strain spurs symptoms in some bulimic teens Family arguments and conflict may trigger cycles of binging and purging for some teenage girls with…
Group seeks to curb promoting junk food to kids
Group seeks to curb promoting junk food to kids This week a consumer group charged that the marketing of fatty, sugary, and low-nutrient foods was fueling…
Girls need bigger breakfast than boys
Girls need bigger breakfast than boys Girls need a more filling breakfast than boys if they are to do their best in school tests, according to researchers in…
Lactose is OK for kids with allergy to cow's milk
Lactose is OK for kids with allergy to cow's milk Lactose intolerance and allergy to cow's milk are commonly thought of as being the same thing, but…
Vitamins C and E reduce effects of high cholesterol
Vitamins C and E reduce effects of high cholesterol Children and young adults who have inherited high cholesterol may reduce their risk of clogged arteries…
Low glycemic diet better for obese teens
Low glycemic diet better for obese teens The results of a small study suggest that a diet that reduces blood sugar (glucose), a "reduced-glycemic load…
Health report card could help kids drop excess weight
Health report card could help kids drop excess weight A "health report card" that includes a student's height, weight, and fitness level may…
NYC schools ban junk food from vending machines
NYC schools ban junk food from vending machines School officials are taking the candy away from New York's kids. Starting in September, candy, soda and…
School-aged kids choose unhealthy lunches
School-aged kids choose unhealthy lunches Schools that offer students pizza and fries as alternatives to healthier lunch fare are not only encouraging…
Too much soda may cause caffeine headaches in kids
Too much soda may cause caffeine headaches in kids Parents who are mystified about the cause of their son's or daughter's daily headaches might want…