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'Tough love' keeps teens from binge drinking

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:08:10 -0700
The headlines state that one in ten teens are binge drinkers and graphic photos of them vomiting in the street paint an unflattering picture of a sub-culture out of control.
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Obesity major cause of children's health issues

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:22:14 -0700
Society has to change if Central New York is going to ward off the impacts of the growing number of obese children — early disease, early disability and early death, local doctors said.
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Local foundations, corporations ante up for summer jobs program

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:40:38 -0700
Norwich - Coree DeShields, a 17-year-old Norwich Free Academy junior, has worked the past three summers, two assisting film crews and one at Otis Library. Teenagers, she said,
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C. diff on Rise in Kids -- and Outside Hospital

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:08:04 -0700
Title: C. diff on Rise in Kids -- and Outside Hospital Category: Health News Created: 5/22/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2012 12:00:00 AM
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