http://www.kidzworld.com This page contains all the latest stories relating to kids and teens in the Health section. en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:46:44 -0800 editor@kidzworld.com webmaster@kidzworld.com http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20754-quirky-turkey?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20754-quirky-turkey?rss=section Health What do you know about turkeys? Check out these weird turkey facts! Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:47:06 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20658-halloween-chocolate-countdown?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20658-halloween-chocolate-countdown?rss=section Health Ah … some chocolate never goes out of style! From – these are the Halloween treats you never trade and, possibly, save to savor until the rest of your candy stash is long-gone! Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:59:16 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20657-worst-halloween-candy-ever?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20657-worst-halloween-candy-ever?rss=section Health Sure, there’s the costumes, the ghost stories and the pranks – but deep down we all know the best thing about Halloween is THE CANDY! That’s why we’re listing the WORST Halloween treats of all time! Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:17:09 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20388-top-5-candy-myths?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20388-top-5-candy-myths?rss=section Health Not only are myths and urban legends fun to read about – it’s also a lot of fun trying to find out exactly how they started. Plus, candy is, well, great, so we decided to put the two together to bring you the Top 5 Candy Myths of all time. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:17:25 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20179-organ-and-tissue-transplants-nicholas-story?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20179-organ-and-tissue-transplants-nicholas-story?rss=section Health There are over 100,000 people waiting for transplants. Only 77 people a day actually receive a transplant. A new organ or tissue can save someone’s life. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:44:19 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/19507-dear-dish-it-shaving-my-legs?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/19507-dear-dish-it-shaving-my-legs?rss=section Health My mama won’t let me shave – she says I’m too young. What do I do? Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:30:02 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/19408-dear-dish-it-about-my-body?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/19408-dear-dish-it-about-my-body?rss=section Health I woke up one day with some pains in the lower part of my body and when I checked my panties, there was a sticky brown discharge. Can you tell me what it is? Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:24:55 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18938-quick-and-easy-sugar-cookies?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18938-quick-and-easy-sugar-cookies?rss=section Health June 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day – celebrate by whipping up a batch of these yummy treats! Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:21:08 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18313-bug-bites-101?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18313-bug-bites-101?rss=section Health While most bug bites and stings are just a tiny bit painful, itchy or annoying, there are some insects that can mean trouble when they bite you. It’s time to get acquainted with the critters that want to take a bite out of you! Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:26:37 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18312-poisonous-plants-ivy-oak-and-sumac?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18312-poisonous-plants-ivy-oak-and-sumac?rss=section Health Summer is upon us and for many kids in North America that means getting back in touch with the great outdoors. Whether you’re going camping for a week or just doing a day hike, there’s some really important safety and health info you need to know. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:28:44 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18019-top-10-reasons-to-go-organic?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/18019-top-10-reasons-to-go-organic?rss=section Health So, what’s the real deal with organic foods these days? Maybe your parents are on a health kick or your school cafeteria has started serving some organic choices for lunch – KW’s got the goods on going organic. Tue, 26 May 2009 12:53:10 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17992-toxic-sweetener-all-about-aspartame?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17992-toxic-sweetener-all-about-aspartame?rss=section Health You may have seen or heard the word before – ASPARTAME. An artificial sweetener, it’s one of the two most commonly used food additives in the products you buy from the grocery store and eat in restaurants. (The other is MSG). Mon, 25 May 2009 13:30:16 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17958-applesauce-cake-recipe?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17958-applesauce-cake-recipe?rss=section Health June 6 is Applesauce Cake Day! Celebrate by making this delicious and easy sweet loaf recipe! Sat, 23 May 2009 13:45:20 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17937-mmm-doughnuts?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17937-mmm-doughnuts?rss=section Health Ever wonder where this sweet, circular treat (Homer Simpson’s fave!) came from? Check out all the fun facts on National Doughnut Day Fri, 22 May 2009 17:07:54 -0700 http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17929-dear-dish-it-my-friend-has-an-eating-disorder?rss=section http://www.kidzworld.com/article/17929-dear-dish-it-my-friend-has-an-eating-disorder?rss=section Health I really need your help. I think my best friend has an eating disorder. I noticed in the past few months she’s lost a ton of weight but I don’t know how she did it. We used to go home to eat lunch every day but now she goes home alone and I eat my lun Fri, 22 May 2009 12:39:18 -0700