Search results
CDC study says 1 in 9 children have ADHD
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAbout ADHD The CDC says ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of children and that symptoms often last into adulthood. They...the...
CDC report finds 1 in 9 American kids has been diagnosed with ADHD
NPR· 1 day agoRASCOE: What sort of problems are they at risk for? GODOY: Kids with ADHD are at higher risk of things like depression and anxiety in childhood. And then as adults, they face greater risk of ...
Prescriptions for Ozempic and Similar Drugs Up 600% in Teens and Young Adults
People via Yahoo News· 4 days agoMore than 60,000 teens and young adults are being prescribed Ozempic and similar medications...
Stroke rates rising sharply among people younger than 65
UPI· 4 days agoIt's not clear why stroke rates have risen so sharply, but rising rates of obesity and high blood...
As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, public health experts’ worries grow
San Jose Mercury News· 3 hours agoExperts worry the renewed opposition to childhood immunizations will reverse state gains in...
National Women's Health Week Celebrated
Native News Online via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAnishinaabe women are sacred, honored and revered because they bring new Anishinaabe babies to our tribes, and for their vital role in raising children....
Pregnant? Researchers want you to know something about fluoride
Los Angeles Times· 7 days agoAdding fluoride to drinking water is widely considered a triumph of public health. The Centers for...
Average Height and Weight for Teenagers by Age
LOVE to KNOW via Yahoo News· 6 days ago(BMI formula = your weight divided by your height squared). The Center for Disease Control recommends the use of a BMI calculator to screen for obesity,...
Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
KSL Salt Lake City· 4 days agoAt 17, Israel McKenzie was so burdened by obesity that he stopped going to high school in person and...
Mental Health Monday talkbacks
WGAL 8 Susquehanna Valley· 7 days agoMay is Mental Health Awareness Month.