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Health

Children Living with Smokers More Likely to Be Underfed

Children Living with Smokers More Likely to Be Underfed

Children and adult members of smoking households are more likely to be underfed, according to a...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 14:42
Rain and Autism Linked: Counties with More Rainfall Have Higher Autism Rates

Rain and Autism Linked: Counties with More Rainfall Have Higher Autism Rates

The results of a new study confirm the findings of a controversial 2006 paper entitled “Does...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 13:40
Heavy Rainfall Might Explain High Rates Of Autism In Some Areas

Heavy Rainfall Might Explain High Rates Of Autism In Some Areas

Children living in regions with higher levels of annual rainfall may be more predisposed to...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 13:31
More U.S. Children Take Medications For Chronic Diseases

More U.S. Children Take Medications For Chronic Diseases

The number of U.S children who take medications for chronic diseases is growing dramatically, a...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 13:20
Drug Prescriptions For US Children Rising At Alarming Rates

Drug Prescriptions For US Children Rising At Alarming Rates

More and more children in the United States are prescribed medication for chronic diseases,...
» read full story November 03rd, 2008 - 14:10
Anesthesia May Predispose Children to Developmental Problems

Anesthesia May Predispose Children to Developmental Problems

A new study suggests that children exposed to anesthesia are more predisposed to developmental and...
» read full story October 22nd, 2008 - 14:00
Getting a Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

Getting a Flu Vaccine, the Best Option for Protection against Influenza

Public health officials are urging people to get the flu shot needed for protection against...
» read full story October 17th, 2008 - 15:03
High Vitamin D Levels Protect Children from Rickets and Other Diseases

High Vitamin D Levels Protect Children from Rickets and Other Diseases

Millions of children will need to take their vitamin D supplements each day to meet the new...
» read full story October 16th, 2008 - 14:00
Higher Dosage Of Vitamin D

Higher Dosage Of Vitamin D

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently recommended that children should be given more...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 22:27
American Academy Of Pediatrics Urges Doubling Vitamin D For Children

American Academy Of Pediatrics Urges Doubling Vitamin D For Children

The deficiency of vitamin D during childhood and adolescence has outcomes later in life like the...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 11:00
Pediatricians Urge Doubling of Children’s Vitamin D Doses

Pediatricians Urge Doubling of Children’s Vitamin D Doses

Infants, children and adolescents should get double the recommended amount of vitamin D because of...
» read full story October 13th, 2008 - 14:41
Put a Fan in Your Baby’s Room to Protect Him from SIDS!

Put a Fan in Your Baby’s Room to Protect Him from SIDS!

Babies who sleep in rooms with fans have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome, a new study...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 16:00
Pharmaceutical Industry Bans Cough, Cold Drugs For Kids Under 4

Pharmaceutical Industry Bans Cough, Cold Drugs For Kids Under 4

In response to fears that over-the counter cough and cold medicines could harm children rather...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 14:14
Using Fans Might Reduce Risk of SIDS

Using Fans Might Reduce Risk of SIDS

On Monday, researchers reported that the use of a fan to circulate air in babies’ rooms has been...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 18:23
Fan in Baby’s Room Found to Reduce SIDS Risk

Fan in Baby’s Room Found to Reduce SIDS Risk

New research found fans were associated with a 94% reduction in SIDS risks for infants who slept...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 15:36
Pediatricians More Likely to Admit Error When Obvious

Pediatricians More Likely to Admit Error When Obvious

A report in the October Issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 14:40
Fan Use May Save Your Baby’s Life, Lowers SIDS Risk

Fan Use May Save Your Baby’s Life, Lowers SIDS Risk

A study in the October issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine may offer a...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 14:14
The AAP Warns about Young Children Owning Exotic Pets

The AAP Warns about Young Children Owning Exotic Pets

A report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) comes to warn parents about exposing...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 20:43
Exotic Pets Can Harm Your Child, Scientists Say

Exotic Pets Can Harm Your Child, Scientists Say

Exotic pets such as monkeys, hedgehogs, rodents and reptiles should be avoided by children, a new...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 20:13
Free Drug Samples May Threaten Children’s Health

Free Drug Samples May Threaten Children’s Health

Free drug samples may pose serious risks to children, according to a study conducted by doctors...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 14:24
It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot, CDC Warns

It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot, CDC Warns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reiterated its recommendation that all kids aged 6...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 15:15
Flu Vaccine Recommended For Children Of School Age

Flu Vaccine Recommended For Children Of School Age

As the flu season approaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 18:49

Blocking Enzyme Proves Efficient in Leukemia Treatment

New research by the Stanford University School of Medicine scientists gives children suffering...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 15:20
Study Warns about Threatening Levels of Fire Retardants in Kids’ Blood

Study Warns about Threatening Levels of Fire Retardants in Kids’ Blood

A study of chemical fire retardants in parents and their children conducted by the Environmental...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 16:18
Scientists Claim Measles Vaccines Are Safe, No Autism Link

Scientists Claim Measles Vaccines Are Safe, No Autism Link

Scientists with the Mailman School of Public Health Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia...
» read full story September 05th, 2008 - 20:09
Scientists Fail To Find MMR Vaccine - Autism Link

Scientists Fail To Find MMR Vaccine - Autism Link

Scientists with the Mailman School of Public Health Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia...
» read full story September 04th, 2008 - 17:59
Chickenpox Vaccine Effective, Found to Reduce Chickenpox Cases by 90 %

Chickenpox Vaccine Effective, Found to Reduce Chickenpox Cases by 90 %

The chickenpox vaccine was able to reduce the incidence of the disease by 90 percent, a new study...
» read full story September 03rd, 2008 - 15:52
Measles Preferred To Autism

Measles Preferred To Autism

This year’s alarming number of measles infections, which is significantly larger than any...
» read full story August 22nd, 2008 - 14:46
1918 Antibodies Resurrected

1918 Antibodies Resurrected

Researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt have discovered antibodies to...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 11:07
Survivors From 1918’s Spanish Flu Still Produce Antibodies

Survivors From 1918’s Spanish Flu Still Produce Antibodies

In a report presented by the newest issue of the journal Nature, scientists offer a new perspective...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 13:00
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Science

Heavy Rainfall Might Explain High Rates Of Autism

Heavy Rainfall Might Explain High Rates Of Autism

Children living in regions with higher levels of annual rainfall may be more predisposed to...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 11:38
Study Bashes Violent Video Games, Links Them to Aggressive Behavior in Kids

Study Bashes Violent Video Games, Links Them to Aggressive Behavior in Kids

Despite their huge popularity among young and adult players, video games continue to remain a...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 14:05
Fan Use May Save Your Baby’s Life, Reduces SIDS Risk

Fan Use May Save Your Baby’s Life, Reduces SIDS Risk

A study in the October issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine may offer a...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 22:17
Kids Head To Inactivity By Age 15, New Study Shows

Kids Head To Inactivity By Age 15, New Study Shows

As kids grow from pre-pubescence into teens, their rate of physical activity starts declining...
» read full story July 16th, 2008 - 20:19
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U.S.

Drug Prescriptions For Children Rising At Alarming Rates

Drug Prescriptions For Children Rising At Alarming Rates

More and more children in the United States are prescribed medication for chronic diseases,...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 12:26
Allergy Cases Up 18% In US Kids

Allergy Cases Up 18% In US Kids

More kids in the US suffered from allergies in 2007, according to a report released Wednesday by...
» read full story October 25th, 2008 - 14:33
AAP: More Vitamin D Is Needed To Keep Kids Healthy

AAP: More Vitamin D Is Needed To Keep Kids Healthy

Vitamin D deficiency in early childhood can lead to an increased risk for osteoporosis later in...
» read full story October 16th, 2008 - 12:12
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Specials

Autism Associated With Wet Weather

Autism Associated With Wet Weather

Children in U.S.’s wettest climates stand more chances to suffer from autism, according to a study...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 14:10
CDC: Food Allergies Up 18 Percent among US Kids

CDC: Food Allergies Up 18 Percent among US Kids

Food allergies continue to be on the rise among US kids according to a report released...
» read full story October 23rd, 2008 - 12:05
Vitamin D Deficiency Could Result in Parkinson’s Disease

Vitamin D Deficiency Could Result in Parkinson’s Disease

Vitamin D deficiency might be linked, among other diseases, to an increased risk of Parkinson’s...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 15:40
More Vitamin D Is Needed To Keep Kids Healthy

More Vitamin D Is Needed To Keep Kids Healthy

Vitamin D deficiency in early childhood can lead to an increased risk for osteoporosis later in...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 15:05
Cough, Cold Meds to Have New Labels Banning Use in Kids under 4

Cough, Cold Meds to Have New Labels Banning Use in Kids under 4

No kid under the age of four should be given the controversial cough and cold medicines! At least...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 15:45
Use Bedroom Fans to Protect Your Baby from SIDS!

Use Bedroom Fans to Protect Your Baby from SIDS!

As long as you use a bedroom fan, your baby’s risk of SIDS decreases considerably, according to a...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 15:35
Update: Fan In Baby’s Room Found To Reduce SIDS Risk

Update: Fan In Baby’s Room Found To Reduce SIDS Risk

New research found fans were associated with a 94% reduction in SIDS risks for infants who slept...
» read full story October 08th, 2008 - 08:57
FDA Expected to Make a Decision on Kids’ Cough Meds

FDA Expected to Make a Decision on Kids’ Cough Meds

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the Food and Drug Administration to demand...
» read full story October 06th, 2008 - 15:10
FDA Postpones Decision To Ban Kid’s Cough Medicine

FDA Postpones Decision To Ban Kid’s Cough Medicine

The US Food and Drug Administration needs more data on whether over-the-counter cold medicines are...
» read full story October 03rd, 2008 - 14:11

Survivors of 1918 Flu Pandemic Still Immune

Although hard to believe antibodies from survivors of the most devastating 1918 influenza pandemic...
» read full story August 18th, 2008 - 18:46
Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to change its guidelines regarding children and...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 15:13
8-Years-Olds to Get Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs If Obese

8-Years-Olds to Get Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs If Obese

Kids as young as 8 are recommended cholesterol-lowering drugs if diet alone fails to work in order...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 10:42
Music Abounds in Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco References, Study Says

Music Abounds in Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco References, Study Says

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine studied the lyrics of hundreds of...
» read full story February 06th, 2008 - 14:18
ABC Defends "Eli Stone" Autism Episode

ABC Defends "Eli Stone" Autism Episode

Pediatricians may be protesting that the first episode of ABC’s upcoming new legal drama...
» read full story January 29th, 2008 - 12:52
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World

Girl with 8 Limbs Operated

Girl with 8 Limbs Operated

On Tuesday doctors in Bangalore began to operate a 2-year-old girl that was borne with four...
» read full story November 06th, 2007 - 17:08
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People

‘Evil’ TV Ads Teach Kids Junk

‘Evil’ TV Ads Teach Kids Junk

American children are practically being brainwashed by the overwhelming number of TV ads for sweets...
» read full story March 29th, 2007 - 16:20
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