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Exercise for teens may prevent breast cancer

Prevention. There's nothing like it. And what great news it is that girls as young as 12 can already start protecting themselves against breast ... Read More »

Girls need gym class

Boys need gym class. But girls need it more, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It's clear following a survey of 5,000 students ranging ... Read More »

Get in shape and help a child with Girls on the Run

I have just come across the coolest thing I've seen all day -- Girls on the Run. It's a program designed to encourage "preteen girls to develop ... Read More »

Have questions about your sexual health? Don't be embarrassed! Ask your doctor!

No matter what the question, chances are very good that your doctor has heard it all before. And, if she hasn't, that's all them more reason you need ... Read More »

Gender plays role in childhood fat loss

Being a recovering personal trainer (no meetings involved, no "hello my name is Chris and I'm a personal trainer" introductions. It's great), I have ... Read More »

Alcohol going up, clothes going down for college girls

It's not every day that you see researchers walking around active parties with a clipboard and Breathalyzer in hand. Well that's exactly what Megan ... Read More »

Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan on dance DVD

Sabrina Bryan, former Dancing with the Stars hopeful and member of Disney's Cheetah Girl singing group, is committed to fighting childhood obesity and ... Read More »

Teen girls speed up weight loss by smoking

I'm shocked whenever I learn that a young person has started smoking. With all the risk associated with this habit, I can't imagine how anyone can ... Read More »

Parents, look out for your daughters

Over at ParentDish, Kristin talked about the relief she felt when she found out she was having a boy, because she was worried about having a daughter ... Read More »

Rap videos lead young girls to alcohol

Your dad might have been right when he told you that that dag-gone rap music was evil -- new studies show that rap videos can lead young black girls ... Read More »