Screen All Kids for These 3 Conditions

All kids should be screened for high cholesterol, depression, and HIV

Monday, December 07, 2015 Screen All Kids for Cholesterol, Depression, and HIV All kids should be screened for high cholesterol, depression and HIV, with some tests starting as early as age 9, a leading group of U.S. pediatricians recommends. Read more ... Related Reading • High Cholesterol FAQs • Depression • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Today's Health News •  Electrical Stimulation May Ease Low Back Pain for Some •  Sense of Purpose in Life May Boost Longevity, Heart Health •  Safe to Take Antidepressants With Tamoxifen: Study •  Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Often Not Monitored Closely •  Obesity Linked to More Severe Bone, Joint Injuries •  Researchers Say They Find Genes Linked to Alzheimer's Timing •  Diabetes Drug Improves Gut Bacteria, Study Finds •  Transgender Transition Costs Make Economic Sense: Study •  Endurance Athletes May Pay Physical Price •  Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder: Study •  Gene Therapy Shows Early Potential for Rare Immune System Disorder •  Asthma Appears to Double Chronic Migraine Risk •  How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season •  Health Tip: Approach Holiday Eating With a Healthier Attitude •  Health Tip: Before You Give Your Child Medicine •  Living Together, Marriage Give Equal Boost to Women's Mental Health •  Risk Factors for Leukemia After Breast Cancer Treatment •  Jimmy Carter Says Brain Scans Show No Signs of Cancer Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Exercise & OA Knee Pain Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Skin Care & Conditions and Arthritis. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Preventing Type 2 Diabetes • Cold or the Flu? • Rheumatoid Arthritis Top Viewed Articles • Father's Obesity Genes • Advanced Breast Cancer • Metformin for Type 1 Diabetes • Sugar-Free Teeth Damage • Weight Loss Saves Knees Picture Slideshows • Avoid Diabetes Complications • Finding Relief for Your Cough • Joint-Friendly Fitness Routines • Guide to Erectile Dysfunction • Common Eye Conditions Latest Pet Health Content • What Is Kennel Cough? • Coughing in Cats • Coughing in Dogs • Bronchitis in Cats • 6 Signs of Pet Illness Bonus PDF Booklet Infectious Diseases Book