In a new study, researchers at the University of Washington found that those who had a recent concussion could be 25% more likely than classmates to be in poor academic standing.
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Problems Persist for Kids Exposed to Cannabis in the Womb
Children who were exposed to cannabis in the womb continue to show elevated rates of symptoms of psychopathology (depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions), even as—at ages 11 and 12—they head toward adolescence, according to new research.
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A study of adolescent eating habits found that certain ultra-processed foods, such as candy, prepackaged pastries and frozen desserts, may act as a ‘gateway’ and lead to increased intake of other unhealthy foods.
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Parents who reward children with food or restrict their diet risk their kids becoming “emotional eaters” who use food to regulate their feelings.
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