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Children's Health

The concept of children's health covers a variety of topics: fitness, nutrition, mental health, and preventive care. Keeping a watchful eye on what your child eats, how much exercise they get, and even what games they play can help them grow into healthier, happier adults.
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See also: Pregnancy, Obesity, Nutrition

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Underinsured Children get fewer vaccines.

Teen Diets can hurt their lungs.

Antidepressants and Risk of Suicide
among children.

Chronic Conditions in Children pose future health and welfare challenges.

Surprises Found in Study of Young Teens and violent video games.

Pediatric Cancer Stem Cell Identified Will aid in understanding rhabdomyosarcoma

Screening Teens for Substance Abuse: a long way to go.

Surprising Culprit in the search for causes of diabetic birth defects.

Study Captures Emotional State of sexually active adolescents.

New Tool Helps ER Doctors distinguish between viral and bacterial meningitis.

Study Uncovers Mutation Responsible for Noonan Syndrome May account for many cases of the genetic disorder.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome A potential biological cause is found. Related JAMA content here

Protection of Developing Brains from Environmental Chemicals Researchers urge stricter regualtions.

Suppressing Seizures in Newborns An existing diuretic may suppress seizures in newborns.

Mental Health Screening of Children can be an effective tool in addressing the problems.

Study of School Violence finds barriers to mental health care.

Study Shows Young Kids More Likely to Gain Weight Early intervention needed.

Ethnic Disparities in Teen Exercise Do schools play a role?

Study Finds Amalgam is Safe for Filling Dental Cavities in Children

Children with Heart Defects Found to Benefit from Exercise Exercise restrictions may be unnecessary for most children.

Kids too Often Prescribed Antibiotics for Sore Throat Common test is underused, leading to over-prescription of antibiotics.

Fried Food Eaten Away From Home Creates Fatter Kids Increased consumption leads to increased body mass index of 9 to 14 year olds.

"Watch and Wait" - A Shift in Approach to Kids' Ear Infections

Witnessing Gun Violence Significantly Increases the Likelihood that a Child Will Also Commit Violent Crime

Weight Status of Children Ages 8 to 15 Predicts Obesity and High Blood Pressure

Ratings of Teen-Rated Video Games do not Always Fully Describe Content

Helpful Links

Healthful Gifts for Children
A list from the Center on Media and Child Health

Children's Hospital Boston
A Specialized Pediatric Teaching Hospital of Harvard Medical School

Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Information on pediatric ophthalmology and ENT

MassGeneral for Children
A division of Massachusetts General Hospital

Medline Plus
Children's Health Topics and News from the National Library of Medicine

Children's Health Topics from the CDC

American Academy of Pediatrics

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Last updated August 2007
Photo courtesy Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary