Too Many Hours on the Job May Put Teens at Risk
SUNDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- High school students who work
more than 20 hours a week at part-time jobs during the school year
may be more likely to have academic and behavior problems,
according to a new study.
Frequent Pitching Could Harm Kids' Shoulders, Elbows
SATURDAY, Feb. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Young pitchers who played
more than 100 innings a year were 3.5 times more likely to suffer
serious elbow or shoulder injuries than those who pitched fewer
innings, a 10-year study has found.
Seniors Vulnerable to Hypothermia
SUNDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- In cold weather, older adults
are especially vulnerable to hypothermia, and they and their loved
ones need to take steps to prevent this potentially deadly
condition.