Childrens Health and Parenting - Teen

If you're living with a sleepwalker, here's what you should know before your child takes his next nighttime stroll.

Giving a little bit of your self can make an enormous difference in the life of a sick child. Here are some ideas to get you started.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new icon that it hopes will make choosing nutritious foods easier for Americans.

A new study finds that teens with dogs log more exercise per week as compared to their canine-free counterparts.

Did you know that basal cell carcinoma is the most common kind of cancer in America? It can ravage your skin and even cause disfiguration if not treated properly. Be sure you know how to detect and deal with signs of this skin cancer.

Some parents are rightfully concerned about the consequences of kids carrying too heavy backpacks. Here's what you can do.

The importance of a nutritious breakfast can't be overstated and that means you might need to get creative.

Experts warn that our national eating habits come at a price. Here, a guide to healthy eating on the go.

Twenty-five percent of people with diabetes don't even know they have it and that means they're not getting the treatment they need or taking the important steps necessary to keep the disease in check.

Sample these dozen healthy ideas that will help your family lead a healthier life for the long haul.

When it comes to kids and secondhand smoke, is there a safe level? And what does secondhand smoke affect?

Your teen's daily consumption of what seems like a bottomless pit of sugar might seem harmless now, but that very behavior can put her heart at risk later on in life. Thankfully, you can put a stop to this.

All-you-can-eat buffets. Unlimited soda refills. Burgers the size of ball fields. When it comes to food, America serves it up. It's no wonder one-third of our children and two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Here's what you need to know to help your family eat better.

Germs thrive in saliva, mucous, stomach acids, and other body fluids. Regardless of how good you are about personal hygiene when you're sick, chances are you're going to spew a few germs.

Here are 10-plus-one ways to keep your family moving when it's too cold to play outside.

When food replaces personal relationships or when overeating is a response to stress or depression, a potentially life-threatening situation can occur.

ER visits for concussions are on the rise but that's not all, research shows concussion risks, and symptoms, differ for girls and boys.

Adopt these 10 simple healthy habits now and give your family's wellness a boost.

The National Eating Disorders Association estimates that about 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from eating disorders.

Understand the scary truth behind diabulimia, the diabetic eating disorder.

Learning what's behind school anxiety is the first step toward correcting the problem.

When it comes to treating your child's persistent cough, one effective treatment option might already be in your kitchen cabinet.

The main problem may be that parents don't recognize the symptoms of stress in their kids.

Here are tips to help your child identify stress and strategies to cope with it. Try adopting them yourself--they work for adults.

The disease kills about one in every 10 patients but the results of a new study could change the way they are treated and improve survival rates.

Eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables can feel a bit daunting, especially for busy families on the go. The good news is that it's a lot easier than you might imagine.

Growing evidence supports the theory that it is possible to be overweight and healthy, provided the individual is also fit.

This hygienic practice gently flushes the nasal cavity in order to remove excess mucus and debris from the sinuses.

You can often treat simple strains and sprains yourself in the comfort of your home, as long as you've ruled out a broken bone.

When one of your children is critically ill, his sibling may need some extra love and attention, too.