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There used to be a time when juvenile diabetes was strictly type 1 diabetes. Now, doctors are seeing more cases of type 2 diabetes in kids. Find out what puts a child at risk.
There used to be a time when juvenile diabetes was strictly type 1 diabetes. Now, doctors are seeing more cases of type 2 diabetes in kids. Find out what puts a child at risk.
Depression in children requires the help of a trained professional to treat, but here are a few activities that you can help out with. See more »
There's no question kids today are being diagnosed with mental illnesses in record numbers. But what do those numbers really mean? Is mental illness on the rise, or is there something off in the way we diagnosis kids? See more »
As some children enter their toddler years, a small percentage may have problems with socializing or communicating. If signs of autism, Asperger's syndrome or other disorders start to show, they can be categorized under one broad term -- pervasive developmental disorder. See more »
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States, and children who suffer from obesity often develop more serious conditions as a result. Learn about battling childhood obesity on a small and large scale. See more »
Should you be worried about your child's cholesterol? Learn more about cholesterol and how it effects children if not monitored properly. See more »
There used to be a time when juvenile diabetes was strictly type 1 diabetes. Now, doctors are seeing more cases of type 2 diabetes in kids. Find out what puts a child at risk. See more »
When dealing with a depressed child, it’s important to get creative and get moving. Learn more about what you can do at home to help childhood depression from this article. See more »
Some children seem to start puberty earlier than expected. Learn about precocious puberty in this article. See more »