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Growing up fast
  With more teens going pro, how young is too young for the big leagues?
Being a good sports parent
  Let the kids enjoy the game, experts say
Time for steroid testing in high school
  If kids can't get caught, the problem will only get worse
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  Tell us your thoughts on our series

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LATEST NEWS ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH
REPORT FINDS WELFARE OF U.S. CHILDREN IMPROVING
The well-being of children is improving in most states, the annual Kids Count report finds. While eight out of 10 indicators showed improvement, two indicators showed negative trends.

Obese children face higher risk of early diseaseDad charged after son suffers severe sunburnKids' foods cutting back on fatIraqi baby in U.S. for emergency treatmentStudy: Less risky behavior for high schoolersBaby born in Mexico weighs over 13 poundsNew guidelines for blood pressure in kidsNo vaccine link to autism, report findsSpending soars for kids' behavior drugsPediatrician warns parents about cicadasBreast-feeding linked to better cholesterolChildren's Motrin may contain adult TylenolKids not wearing bike helmets, study findsFortifying foods with folic acid pays off
INTERACTIVE
Is your child on steroids?

Anywhere from 3 to 11 percent of high school students, mostly boys, have used steroids, surveys show. Over time, steroids can stunt kids’ growth, shrink testicles and cause heart and liver damage. Parents can be on the look-out for the following symptoms of steroid use:

Rapid, improbable gains in muscle and weight
Aggressive behavior known as ‘roid rage’
Mood swings
Worsening acne, often on the chest and back
Breast enlargement in boys
Facial hair growth in girls
Deepened voice in girls

If you suspect your child is using steroids, consult your family doctor.

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