A roundup of recent newspaper stories about children's health...
Monday, May 19, 2008:
Families Go to Court to Try to Prove Link Between Vaccines and Autism
(AP, 5/12/08, by Freking)
Text Messages Help Kids with Chronic Illnesses Remember to Take Medications
(AP, 5/12/08, by Neergaard)
Millions of Teenagers Report Serious Depression; Rates for Girls Three Times Those for Boys
(Reuters, 5/13/08)
Children Who Wet The Bed Have High Levels of Certain Heart Hormone
(Chicago Tribune, 5/13/08)
Exercising
During the Teen Years Can Protect Against Breast Cancer Later in Life,
Study Finds
(AP, 5/14/08, by Neergaard)
Young Children Are More Likely to Suffer Accidental Injuries if Mother Is Depressed
(Science Daily, 5/15/08)
Study: 90 Percent of Teen Girls Have Experienced Sexual Harassment
(CBS News, 5/15/08, by Warner)
Rare Brain Tumor Causes Uncontrollable Seizures in Children
(NY Times, 5/13/08, by Cornelius)
Children in Foster Care Often Don't See Much Improvement Over Original Home Environment, Study Finds
(USA Today, 5/15/08, by Koch)
Extended Kindergarten Hours Help English Language Learners, Teachers Say
(MV Voice, 5/16/08, by Weiss)
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