Tuesday, May 1, 2007 - Teens who are always complaining of headaches could be prone to developing more serious problems. A survey of nearly eight-thousand 12 to 14 year-olds in Taiwan indicates chronic headaches - especially migraines - are associated with a greater risk for psychiatric disorders. Nearly half of those with chronic daily headaches had one or more psychiatric disorder, with 21% suffering from depression and 19% having panic disorder.

According to the March of Dimes, at least 11% of American women smoke during pregnancy, and a new study shows that this prenatal nicotine exposure could be setting kids up for heart problems as they grow up. California State University researchers say rats that were exposed to nicotine in the womb didn't have adequate blood pumping through their hearts as adults, possibly leaving them more susceptible to strokes. The effect was more pronounced among female rats.

The negative effects of cigarette exposure on a child's health don't stop after the child is born, and according to a report released last year by the Surgeon General, as many as 60% of American kids are exposed to cigarette smoke regularly. A new survey from Temple University shows many doctors aren't getting the training necessary to educate parents about second-hand smoke. Ninety-three percent of physicians said they received less than 2 hours of smoking cessation training during their residency.