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Men struggle with eating disorders , too  - They are seen as a disorder of will or choice as opposed to being a serious psychiatric disorder . … They have the highest mortality rates of all the ...

Child detainee mental trauma will last, immigration healthcare provider warns  -  Children in detention suffer more serious mental health crises than adults and their mental health deteriorates the longer they are detained, the ...

Expecting mothers should eat a balance of omega-3 and -6 to improve children's health  - The health benefits of fish as a rich source of omega-3 are already well known, but a new Japanese study has now found further evidence ...

Keeping Children Healthy , In School and Learning  - Brandon, a six-year-old in the Houston Independent School District, had two working parents until his father was laid off. Brandon lost his health  ...

Rate Of Uninsured Latino Children Reaches All-Time Low  - The rate of Hispanic children without health insurance reached an all-time low in the first year of the Affordable Care Act, according to a report ...

Teen Weapon Use Varies by Race and Gender Study  - Along with physical injuries, weapon-related violence can result in long-term mental health problems for teens . In 2011, nearly 13 percent of U.S. high ...

Teen with Tourette's vlogs to erase stigma  - These symptoms tend to present themselves most often in the early teenage years, easing somewhat ... Follow CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter ...

HRC Celebrates the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  - In honor of Dr. King's legacy, HRC will be working with members and supporters nationwide to address the challenge of LGBTQ youth homelessness ...