Child & Teen Health

Should your children take medication for a cold? Are some popular children’s sports more dangerous than you think? Are children reaching puberty earlier than ever before, and if so, why? Why is breastfeeding important? If my children have no health insurance, might I be able to get low-cost insurance for them? The National Center for Health Research makes this information available and understandable.

Keeping your child safe and healthy partly depends on keeping them away from harmful habits and behaviors, including smoking, alcohol, violence, and sexual activities that can harm them.

We scrutinize the latest research and cut through the hype. We keep information from studies and reports up on our website as long as they are accurate and useful. Sometimes the best studies are a few years old.

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For information about how to help your children so that they won’t get cancer as adults, visit our Cancer Prevention & Treatment site.

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What to do About the Flu?

The flu is a very contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness. Learn more about what to do if you have the flu.

What is the Keto Diet?

The keto diet is one of the fastest growing diet trends. But is this carb-reducing diet healthy? Or is moderation the key to long-term success?

Advancing Tobacco Control Practices To Prevent Initiation of Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults, Eliminate Exposure to Secondhand Smoke, and Identify and Eliminate Tobacco- Related Disparities: Request for Information.

February 11, 2019 Tobacco use among youth and young adults is a large health concern. NCHR wrote a comment to the CDC regarding efforts to minimize usage among this population.

Should I Get the Flu Shot?

It’s that time of year again — time to get your flu shot! Everyone aged 6 months or over and without any restrictive health conditions is encouraged to get the flu shot, not the nasal spray, every year.

Protein Powders May Be Doing More Harm than Good

Protein powders often contain hidden ingredients and dangerous contaminants. Here’s what you need to know about the risks.