A roundup of recent newspaper stories about children's health...

Monday, March 1, 2010:

CA Governor Says Schools Must Fight Childhood Obesity
(SF Chronicle, 2/25/10)

Many Doctors Unaware of the 'Choking Game'
(NY Times, 2/25/10, by Chen)

Many Parents Must Battle Schools to Obtain Services for Students with Learning Disabilities
(NY Times, 2/26/10, by Konrad)

Children Can Have Recurrent Strokes, Researchers Say
(ScienceDaily, 2/25/10)

Physician Discusses How to Distinguish Borderline Personality Disorder from Normal Teenage Moodiness
(NY Times, 2/25/10)

Opinion: Rise in Autism and Other Developmental Disorders May Be Linked to Everyday Toxins
(NY Times, 2/24/10, by Kristof)

Teen Births Hit a Record Low in California in 2008, Report Finds
(LA Times, 2/23/10, by Khan)

For Many Latina Teens, Gang Life Adds to Stress
(NY Times, 2/20/10, by Knight)

Study: School STD Programs Have Limited Influence on Teens' Sexual Behavior
(Health Behavior News Service, 2/23/10, by Sutton)

Reading Age-Appropriate Fiction About Health Issues Can Improve Kids' Health, Study Finds
(School Library Journal, 2/17/10, by Barack)

Insurance Company Turns to Social Media to Encourage Teens to Use Health Care More Effectively
(Insurance Experts’ Forum blog, 2/19/10, by McKendrick)

Study: Poverty Can Affect a Child's Neurobiology and Future Cognitive, Social and Emotional Well Being
(AFP, 2/21/10, by Santini)

Increase in Genetic Testing Leads to Decline in Some Inherited Diseases as Couples Decide Against Having Children
(AP, 2/17/10, by Marchione)