A recent study indicates the combination of home confinement and too much time looking at digital screens appears to be severely impacting kids’ vision.
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Author: [reposted by] Jim Liebelt
Childhood BMI Linked to Anorexia, Bulimia Later on Among Girls
Researchers say girls with a low body mass index (BMI) early on in childhood may be at a high risk of developing anorexia nervosa later on and young girls with a high BMI are more at risk for bulimia nervosa.
Read MoreTeens and Adults Using E-Cigarettes at Higher Risk of Developing Asthma, Poor Mental Health
A new study finds children and adults who take up the habit significantly increase their odds of developing asthma.
Read MoreMore Than One Hour of Video Games or Internet Use on School Days Leads to Poor Grades
Researchers have found that children in middle school who play video games or use social media and the internet for more than an hour on school days have significantly lower grades and test scores than their peers.
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