No ifs, ands, or butts

Article Abstract:

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to recommend that second-hand smoke be classified as a carcinogen. Cigarette smoke has been found to cause bronchitis, pneumonia and lung cancer in non-smokers who are exposed. Children should be in smoke-free environments.

Health aspects, Children, Child health, Cigarette smoke

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TV's new teachers?

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Many television stations claim that cartoons qualify as educational programming as defined in the Children's Television Act. A report by Kathryn Montgomery of the Center for Media Education shows that few truly educational shows air on broadcast TV after 7:00 AM.

Laws, regulations and rules, Television and children, Cartoon television programs, Animated television programs

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Fat chances

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Children who are obese throughout childhood are likely to remain so. Genetics, exercise and family eating habits matter. A program called Shapedown helps children examine their attitudes toward food.

Care and treatment, Cover Story, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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