Tween TV shows skew ideas on gender roles 
Tween TV shows skew ideas on gender roles
Study says TV programs teach the idea that girls can do everything boys can do—as long as they’re pretty.
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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.
There’s no such thing as ‘obese and healthy’ 
There’s no such thing as ‘obese and healthy’
A new study dispels the myth that you can be overweight and still fit.
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.
Dangers of the cotton ball diet 
Dangers of the cotton ball diet
Think you’ve heard about every crazy diet trend? Think again. Find out why some folks are eating cotton to be thin.
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.