CategoryRelated News Items'Tough love' keeps teens from binge drinkingTue, 22 May 2012 18:08:10 -0700 The headlines state that one in ten teens are binge drinkers and graphic photos of them vomiting in the street paint an unflattering picture of a sub-culture out of control. Read More... Grace Dent: Personally, I'd fire bullying teens from a cannon and relocate the 'feral' kids to Chipping NortonTue, 22 May 2012 12:36:27 -0700 To the utter indifference of social nuisances UK-wide, Theresa May has announced changes to Britain's antisocial behaviour policies. Out with the Asbo, in with the Crimbo, the criminal behaviour order. Five individual complaints and you're offski. It's a chirpier, more festive sounding instrument of control. Until yesterday Crimbo was simply a bastardisation of "Christmas", one of those words it ... Read More... C. diff on Rise in Kids -- and Outside HospitalTue, 22 May 2012 22:08:04 -0700 Title: C. diff on Rise in Kids -- and Outside Hospital Category: Health News Created: 5/22/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2012 12:00:00 AM Read More... New Study Shows Rise in Teen Diabetes, Heart Disease RiskMon, 21 May 2012 20:15:56 -0700 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A new study shows alarming statistics about the health of many U.S. teenagers. Since 2000, the rate of kids with diabetes and pre-diabetes nearly tripled from 9% to 23%. One of four kids ages 12 to 19 have two or more risk factors for heart disease. Read More... Local family fitness programs aim to combat rise in teen diabetes, prediabetesTue, 22 May 2012 06:53:22 -0700 A new study shows alarming statistics about the health of many American teenagers. Since 2000, the rate of teens with diabetes and prediabetes nearly tripled, from 9 percent to 23 percent. In addition, one of four kids ages 12 to 19 have two or more risk factors for heart disease. These numbers mirror data just [...] Read More... Nike Brand president Charlie Denson delivers speech at SportAccord ConventionWed, 23 May 2012 16:11:28 -0700 The speech, in its entirety; 'Our ability to adapt and evolve our approach will be critical for future success,' Denson says Read More... BYU study: Profanity abounds in books aimed at teensTue, 22 May 2012 16:04:52 -0700 PROVO -- Movie, video game and even TV ratings make it easy for parents to monitor their children's media consumption and make sure they are watching age-appropriate shows, but there is no suc… Read More... Virtual Piggy Appoints Stedman Graham to the Board of AdvisorsTue, 22 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700 Virtual Piggy, Inc. an innovator in safe online youth purchasing today announced the appointment of Mr. Stedman Graham to their Board of Advisors. Read More... Tanning booths pose deadly risks, teens warnedThu, 03 May 2012 06:01:54 -0700 With melanoma the most common form of cancer among young people, the local Canadian Cancer Society has stepped up efforts to stop teenagers from using tanning beds or baking under the sun as the warm weather arrives. Read More... Millenial Voice: “Like,” “Delete,” “Share?”Wed, 23 May 2012 12:30:13 -0700
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