Recent Comments

Comment RSS
<< Back to Main Archives Index

RSSArchived Child Health News Stories - 2008

Date Title Comments Rating
2008-12-30 Family rejection of lesbian, gay and bisexual children linked to poor health in early childhood 0 None
2008-12-30 90% of overweight children may not be properly diagnosed 0 None
2008-12-29 Partnerships take aim at improving children's asthma 0 None
2008-12-22 Baby girl due soon will be minus breast cancer causing gene 0 None
2008-12-22 Rise in births for couples on benefits 0 None
2008-12-22 Alcohol consumption during pregnancy damages offspring's white matter - brain's connective network 0 None
2008-12-18 Smoking during the first trimester of pregnancy linked to oral clefts 0 None
2008-12-17 More can be done to prevent lung disease in Southeast-Asian babies 0 None
2008-12-17 Chemical engineer mother works to help kids on feeding tubes 0 None
2008-12-17 Preventing food allergies in children - a change of strategy? 0 None
2008-12-17 Expert says gross over-reaction to peanuts to blame for 'nut hysteria' 0 None
2008-12-17 Selling cigarettes to children will cost retailers dearly 0 None
2008-12-16 Study to examine how breastfeeding impacts cost of healthcare for very low birth weight babies 0 None
2008-12-16 Proof that girls have better taste than boys! 0 4
2008-12-16 Benefits of breastfeeding outweigh risk of exposure to environmental chemicals 0 None
2008-12-16 White children have lower educational aspirations than most ethnic minorities 0 None
2008-12-15 Three-quarters of youths with type 1 diabetes have vitamin D deficiency 0 None
2008-12-15 Integrated Children's System fails the children it was designed to protect 0 None
2008-12-15 New system of scoring IQ tests benefits children with intellectual disabilities 0 None
2008-12-14 CDC report details child and teen injuries / fatalities in the U.S. 0 None
2008-12-14 Potential new avenue for altering lung development in the embryo - will help premature babies 0 None
2008-12-12 Link between childhood obesity and asthma 0 None
2008-12-12 Serious health problems related to late preterm births 0 None
2008-12-12 Researchers create model of different components that contribute to an obesity-prone home food environment 0 None
2008-12-11 Warning on heavy toilet seats and toddler penis injuries 0 None
2008-12-10 Eating disorders in diabetic children 0 None
2008-12-10 Magnets in toys pose serious health risks 0 None
2008-12-10 Children who are overweight or obese have increased risk of arm and leg injuries following motor vehicle crash 0 None
2008-12-10 California's low-income teens three times more likely to be obese 0 None
2008-12-10 12 percent of U.S. children use alternative medicine 0 None
2008-12-10 Death rates in hospital highest for infants, and children without insurance 0 None
2008-12-10 Discovery of gender gap in spatial skills that starts in infancy 0 None
2008-12-10 Overweight children may inherit faster eating behaviour 0 None
2008-12-08 Low-income settings require local guideline development for childhood illness 0 None
2008-12-08 Lupin allergy in children 0 None
2008-12-08 Study finds it generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medication in children with epilepsy 0 None
2008-12-05 Environmental tobacco smoke linked to behavioral problems in boys with asthma 0 None
2008-12-03 Children walking less 0 None
2008-12-03 Childhood obesity may change thyroid 0 None
2008-12-03 Toddlers actively participate in complex interactions with their parents 0 None
2008-12-03 Brains of low-income children function differently from brains of high-income kids 0 5
2008-12-03 Researchers study newborns' umbilical cord blood to better understand fetal health risks from smoking mothers 0 None
2008-12-03 Unstable housing linked to child hunger and poor health 0 None
2008-12-01 Exposure to pseudoephedrine common among young children 0 None
2008-12-01 Babies exposed to tobacco in utero more irritable, difficult to soothe 1 None
2008-12-01 High levels of prenatal smoking exposure affects sleep in early babies 0 None
2008-12-01 Epilepsy drug valproate may increase risk of autism in children 0 None
2008-12-01 Elementary school social development intervention leads to better-functioning young adults 0 None
2008-12-01 Children of farm workers less likely to have health cover 0 None
2008-12-01 Kick, catch and throw - key to obesity prevention 0 None
2008-11-30 Good pre-school and home-learning boosts academic development 0 None
2008-11-28 Parents of new babies should be considered for a whooping cough booster, say experts 0 None
2008-11-26 UNC expands infant brain imaging study 0 None
2008-11-26 Strabismus (misaligned eyes) in children triples risk of mental illness 0 None
2008-11-25 Study looks at amount of time single mothers are able to give their children 0 None
2008-11-25 Increase in adoption of children in care in Northern Ireland 0 None
2008-11-24 Cohabiting and married mothers spend more time caring for their children than single mothers 0 None
2008-11-24 Exercise helps manage anger in overweight children 0 None
2008-11-24 Children with constipation a significant health issue 0 None
2008-11-24 Hairspray linked to common genital birth defect in baby boys 0 None
2008-11-21 Neurological health risk in children with blunt head injuries: fashion hair beads 0 None
2008-11-21 Significant link between hairspray and genital birth defect hypospadias 0 None
2008-11-21 Children born four months before height of cold and flu season have a greater risk of developing childhood asthma 0 None
2008-11-20 Self-weighing and weight control behaviors among adolescents with a history of overweight 0 None
2008-11-20 Certain skills are predictors of reading ability in young children 0 None
2008-11-19 Banning fast food ads on TV would reverse childhood obesity trends 0 None
2008-11-19 Keep tobacco out of sight of children, say Cancer Research UK 0 None
2008-11-18 Preventing ingrown toenails in children 0 None
2008-11-18 Crystal meth abuse linked to underage sex, smoking and drinking 0 None
2008-11-18 Kids from juvenile justice system 7 times more likely to commit criminal acts 0 None
2008-11-18 Many sleepless children become overweight 0 None
2008-11-16 Most children still failing to eat five pieces of fruit and veg a day 0 None
2008-11-16 Traffic pollution worsens respiratory symptoms of childhood asthma 0 None
2008-11-16 In child care, relationships with caregivers key to children's stress levels 0 None
2008-11-16 Children distressed by family fighting have higher levels of cortisol 0 5
2008-11-13 Heart rate and sleep in boys affected by violent video games 0 None
2008-11-13 Helping children and teens deal with stress in an uncertain times 0 None
2008-11-13 Specific features of childhood brain tumors may help guide prognosis 0 None
2008-11-12 U.S. fails hundreds of thousands of its youngest citizens on the day they are born 0 None
2008-11-12 Text messaging could help children to stay a healthy weight 0 None
2008-11-11 Neck arteries of obese children and teens look more like those of 45-year-olds 0 None
2008-11-11 Racial disparities found in access and use of organ transplantation in children listed for heart transplant 0 None
2008-11-11 25% of U.S. kids received no dental care in at least one year 0 None
2008-11-11 Elimination of sugar-sweetened beverages from school menus shown not to affect total consumption by adolescents 0 None
2008-11-10 Researchers discover genetic basis for some common congenital birth defects 0 None
2008-11-10 Babies who receive incubator care have lower risk of depression as adults 0 None
2008-11-10 Australian Chinese team effort shows iron could save the lives of China's children 0 None
2008-11-10 Eye problems the most common disorder for Australian children 0 None
2008-11-08 Young children eat more whole grains when it's gradually added to school lunch 0 None
2008-11-08 General anesthesia for hernia surgery in children and risk of later developmental problems 0 None
2008-11-07 Unusual use of toys in infancy a clue to later autism 0 None
2008-11-07 Studys looks at bicycle-related injuries in children 0 None
2008-11-07 Iron is the key to reducing infant mortality in China 0 None
2008-11-07 Growth hormone treatment helps short children grow up 0 None
2008-11-07 15-State Southern Obesity Summit to focus on obesity, especially in children 0 None
2008-11-06 2 million children with insured parents are uninsured in the U.S. 0 None
2008-11-06 Smoking when pregnant doubles risk of cleft palate or lip in babies 0 None
2008-11-06 California Pacific Medical Center opens pediatric ER 0 None
2008-11-05 Birth defects more common if pregnant mothers smoke 0 None
2008-11-05 New evidence strengthens link between cigarette smoke exposure and poor infant health 0 None
2008-11-04 Children who are poor sleepers more likely to be obese as adults 0 None
2008-11-04 Study looks at chronic medication use in children ages 5 to 19 0 None
2008-11-04 Parents comfortable with alcohol screening in pediatricians' offices 0 None
2008-11-04 Minor shift in vaccine schedule has potential to reduce infant illness, death 0 None
2008-11-04 Study looks at children and teens physically victimized by peers 0 None
2008-11-04 Childhood anxiety linked to criminal behaviour later in life 0 None
2008-11-03 Young victims of violence benefit from counseling on how to avoid conflict 0 None
2008-11-03 Kids safer with grandma 0 None
2008-11-03 Minor shift in vaccine schedule has potential to reduce infant illness, death 0 None
2008-11-03 Flu shot protects kids - even with a suboptimal vaccine match 0 None
2008-11-03 Experts say it is very important for all children to receive flu vaccinations 0 None
2008-10-30 Earlier jaundice treatment decreases brain injury in preterm infants 0 None
2008-10-30 Three effective treatments for childhood anxiety disorders found 0 None
2008-10-29 Drinking milk to ease milk allergy? 0 None
2008-10-29 As many as 4,600 Australian children affected by juvenile arthritis 0 None
2008-10-29 Rice can trigger a severe allergic reaction in babies 0 None
2008-10-28 Breastfeeding and reduced risk of childhood obesity - researchers look for behavioral link 0 None
2008-10-28 Lots of neighborhood greenness linked to lower children's body mass 0 None
2008-10-27 New research will explore how children with Down syndrome learn 0 None
2008-10-27 Warnings in NSW of whooping cough outbreak 0 None
2008-10-26 Groundbreaking study to examine how children with Down syndrome learn 0 None
2008-10-26 Vaccinating new mothers and other family members against influenza offers important flu protection to newborns 0 None
2008-10-22 3 million U.S. children have food or digestive allergies 0 None
2008-10-22 Couples with children with ADHD twice as likely to divorce 0 None
2008-10-21 Early-onset depressive disorders predict the use of addictive substances in adolescence 0 None
2008-10-21 Couples with children with ADHD at risk of higher divorce rates, shorter marriages 0 None
2008-10-20 New hope for a better treatment for childhood cancer 0 None
2008-10-20 Many parents get their children's weight wrong 0 None
2008-10-15 New U.S. infant mortality data released 0 None
2008-10-14 Identification of diagnostic biomarkers for infant infections 0 None
2008-10-14 Breast is best in fight against childhood asthma 0 None
2008-10-14 Experts say double the daily dose of vitamin D for children 0 None
2008-10-14 Walking the dog - the way to curb childhood obesity 0 None
2008-10-13 Seeds of optimism in Iraq's mental health provision 0 None
2008-10-13 Obese teenagers face higher metabolic syndrome risk in South America than Europe 0 None
2008-10-13 Experts say more exercise and better diet the key to childhood obesity 0 None
2008-10-07 Fans in baby's bedrooms lessens the risk of SIDS 0 None
2008-10-07 Experts say exotic pet pose health risks to young children 0 None
2008-10-06 Influenza vaccine not associated with reduced hospitalizations among young children 0 None
2008-10-06 School vending machines dole out excess calories and added sugar beverages 0 None
2008-10-06 Simple blood test could help detect serious bacterial infections in babies 0 None
2008-10-06 Better air ventilation in infants' bedrooms linked to reduced SIDS risk 0 None
2008-10-06 Burst appendix or stomach flu? 0 None
2008-10-06 Parents' expectations influence children's asthma 0 None
2008-10-06 Online bullying far too common 0 None
2008-10-06 Reading the right book helps obese kids lose weight 0 None
2008-10-06 Too many Australian children have an unhealthy lifestyle 0 None
2008-10-05 New Allegheny County, Pa., effort taps religious leaders to educate blacks on SIDS risks 0 None
2008-09-30 Parents warned that second-hand smoke may trigger nicotine dependence symptoms in children 0 None
2008-09-30 Drinking alcohol before age 15 a risky habit 0 None
2008-09-30 Kids' hectic activity programs stress out parents 0 None
2008-09-29 Second-hand smoke may trigger nicotine dependence symptoms in kids 0 None
2008-09-29 Fish oil brain study slammed as 'laughable' 0 None
2008-09-29 Breast is best - the secrets of breast milk 0 None
2008-09-29 Tarrant County taking steps to address high infant mortality rate 0 None
2008-09-23 Chinese baby milk scandal spreads to countries across Asia 0 None
2008-09-22 Research shows mobile phones raise children's risk of brain cancer by five times 0 None
2008-09-22 Paracetamol-based medicines linked to asthma in children 0 None
2008-09-21 National positive thinking trial aims to prevent childhood depression 0 None
2008-09-17 Mother's flu shot protects newborns 0 None
2008-09-16 Advocates for SCHIP expansion look to next year as Democrats, Republicans disagree over ability to pass legislation this session 0 None
2008-09-16 HIV, malaria interventions help reduce mortality among young children, challenges remain, UNICEF report says 0 None
2008-09-15 Cancer Research UK launches campaign to protect children from tobacco 0 None
2008-09-15 Staph infection a possible suspect in some SIDS cases 0 5
2008-09-15 Malaria, HIV interventions help reduce mortality among young children, challenges remain, UNICEF report says 0 3
2008-09-14 FDA issues warning on milk-based infant formula manufactured in China 0 None
2008-09-10 New ependymoma genes identified 0 None
2008-09-10 Abuse of painkillers can predispose adolescents to lifelong addiction 0 None
2008-09-10 TV junk food marketing targeting children 0 None
2008-09-09 Mother's stress may contribute to her young children being overweight 0 None
2008-09-09 Congressional Democrats will not vote on SCHIP expansion legislation this session amid veto threats, increased cost estimates 0 None
2008-09-09 Stuttering more common in bilingual children 0 5
2008-09-09 Parents vastly overestimate how much their children exercise 0 None
2008-09-09 Campaign to rid food of artificial colours hits the road in Australia and New Zealand 0 3
2008-09-08 Children born prematurely are four times more likely to have behavioural disorders 0 None
2008-09-08 Bullying parents' top concern for obese kids 0 None
2008-09-08 Prenatal exposure to pollution a culprit in obesity 0 None
2008-09-07 Kentucky Governor, Lt. Governor promote initiative to simplify KCHIP application process 0 None
2008-09-07 Public backs tougher tobacco control to protect the young 0 None
2008-09-07 Early weight gain linked to higher blood pressure in adulthood 0 None
2008-09-05 CMS adds children's health care information to Hospital Compare web site 0 None
2008-09-04 Low-birth-weight children should have their blood pressure checked 0 None
2008-09-04 U.S. residents increasingly adopting HIV-positive children from abroad 0 None
2008-09-04 Health care professionals seeing more children with fatty liver disease; condition prevalent among Hispanics 0 None
2008-09-04 CDC MMR/autism study - wrong questions asked, wrong children studied, wrong conclusions NAA says 0 None
2008-09-04 CDC MMR/autism study - wrong questions asked, wrong children studied, wrong conclusions NAA says 0 None
2008-09-02 TV in bedroom makes kids sleep less 0 None
2008-09-02 The impact of soft drink availability in elementary schools on consumption 0 None
2008-09-02 Most vaccine-allergic children can still be safely vaccinated 0 None
2008-09-01 Impact of school based programs for childhood overweight 0 None
2008-08-31 Discovery of new genes for inflammatory bowel disease in children 0 None
2008-08-29 Highly active antiretroviral therapy might increase risk of asthma in young children 0 None
2008-08-28 Magnesium sulfate decreases preterm infants' risk for cerebral palsy 2 None
2008-08-28 Shots are nothing to shy away from with the right approach 0 None
2008-08-28 Epsom salt reduces risk of prem babies being born with cerebral palsy 0 None
2008-08-28 Exclusive breastfeeding increases child's risk for vitamin D deficiency; black, darker-skinned children already have increased risk 0 None
2008-08-27 Brain growth and development in very premature or low-weight infants 0 None
2008-08-27 Pre-school age exercises help prevent dyslexia 0 None
2008-08-26 Changes to California health insurance programs might result in loss of coverage for thousands of children 0 None
2008-08-26 High cholesterol levels drop naturally in children on high-fat antiseizure diet 0 None
2008-08-26 Caesarean babies at risk of diabetes 0 None
2008-08-26 Minnesota officials to examine autism in Somali immigrant children 0 None
2008-08-21 Pre-school age exercises can prevent dyslexia 0 None
2008-08-20 Middle ear infections in childhood linked to obesity later in life 0 None
2008-08-19 Attacking heart failure in the young 0 None
2008-08-19 Research shows Indigenous children don't need number words to count 0 None
2008-08-19 Boys more likely to grow out of asthma 0 None
2008-08-18 Top Sydney hospital appoints specialist to treat childhood obesity 0 None
2008-08-17 Councils in Britain suggest obese children should be taken into care 0 None
2008-08-14 Pre-school eating habits affect school performance later on 0 None
2008-08-13 Being outdoors good for children's eyesight 0 None
2008-08-13 Redesigned West Virginia Medicaid plan restricting benefits for more than 90% of child beneficiaries, report states 0 None
2008-08-13 Clumsy at seven - obese at 30 0 None
2008-08-13 Infant sensitivity to negative emotional expressions develops at around six months 0 None
2008-08-13 The effect of childhood dairy intake on adolescent bone health 0 None
2008-08-12 Poor coordination in childhood linked to increased risk of obesity in later life 0 None
2008-08-12 Dietary patterns related to attainment in school: the importance of early eating patterns 0 None
2008-08-11 Children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to develop short-sightedness 0 None
2008-08-11 Convenience, cost driving more kids to retail clinics for care 0 None
2008-08-06 Use of cleaning products during pregnancy increases risk of asthma in offspring 0 None
2008-08-06 Kinship care: A family commitment 0 None
2008-08-05 Despite warnings one in ten children still use cough and cold medications 0 None
2008-08-05 Brits take tough action on childhood obesity 0 None
2008-08-05 Consumer group says finding healthy food for children in fast food restaurants is tough 0 None
2008-08-05 Calls for flu shots for children to protect the rest of the population 0 None
2008-08-04 Children who are fearful more at risk of anxiety issues 0 None
2008-08-04 Overuse of cough and cold medications among young children in U.S. 1 None
2008-08-04 British parents will informed if their children are overweight 0 None
2008-08-03 Advocates say expanding Utah's health care subsidy program could push children out of SCHIP 0 None
2008-08-03 Desmopressin for bed-wetting linked to convulsions in children 0 None
2008-08-03 Smoking among child cancer survivors highest in most at risk group 0 None
2008-07-31 Men who marry a child's mother parent just as well, if not better than biological fathers 0 None
2008-07-31 Mother support maximizes life-saving benefits of breastfeeding in all countries of the Americas and the World 0 None
2008-07-30 Study compares student performance against environmental pollution 0 None
2008-07-29 Zinc supplementation benefits children suffering from diarrhea in developing countries 0 4
2008-07-29 Healthy children of Alzheimer's patients show early brain changes 0 None
2008-07-29 Premature babies at risk of lung problems later on 0 None
2008-07-29 Drop in child deaths in NSW - but aboriginal children still six times more likely to die 0 None
2008-07-29 Lawmakers agree to ban use of phthalates in toys 0 None
2008-07-29 Preterm birth contributes to growing number of infant deaths 0 None
2008-07-29 Australian experts approve of British plans to issue 'fat' reports on school children 0 None
2008-07-27 Leeds project aims to boost parents' confidence in MMR choices as measles rates rise 0 None
2008-07-24 Breastfed babies get a taste for good food 0 None
2008-07-24 Parliamentarian memo says SCHIP resolution filed too late to be given fast-track status 0 None
2008-07-22 Link between small birth size and changes to the CV system that predispose to disease in later life 0 None
2008-07-22 Rep. Boustany introduces legislation that would require states to report on SCHIP enrollment, outreach efforts 0 None
2008-07-21 Penn partnership designed to eliminate childhood obesity wins prize 0 None
2008-07-19 Early exposure to tobacco smoke causes asthma and allergy 0 None
2008-07-18 Increased risk for disabilities after preterm birth 0 None
2008-07-17 Selective face processing abnormalities in parents of autistic children 0 None
2008-07-16 Zinc supplementation for childhood diarrhoea 0 None
2008-07-16 Malaria prevention in schools reduces anaemia and improves educational potential in Kenyan school kids 0 None
2008-07-15 Children's physical activity drops from age 9 to 15 0 None
2008-07-14 Closing coal-fired power plants directly improves cognitive development in children 0 None
2008-07-14 Out-of-pocket health care costs for disabled children vary widely by state 0 None
2008-07-14 Allergy to road traffic 0 None
2008-07-14 Only 11% of children's food products provide good nutritional quality 0 None
2008-07-14 Obesity ranks as top health concern for kids, poll finds 0 None
2008-07-13 How are homeopathic products used in childhood? 0 None
2008-07-10 Study reveals potential reasons for truancy and school fear 0 None
2008-07-10 Lipid Association responds to new cholesterol guidelines for kids 0 None
2008-07-10 'Agro' mothers direct child's behavior 0 None
2008-07-09 Babies from frozen embryos less likely to be premature 0 None
2008-07-09 IVF babies at no greater risk of neurodevelopmental disorders 0 None
2008-07-08 IVF does not lead to developmental problems in early infancy 0 None
2008-07-08 Action to improve children's communication following Bercow Review 0 None
2008-07-08 Children born from thawed frozen embryos have higher birth weight than those born where fresh embryos used 0 None
2008-07-08 Experts call for cholesterol drugs to be used in young children 0 None
2008-07-07 Hand washing reduces infant mortality 0 None
2008-07-07 Single oral dose of vitamin A reduces infant mortality 0 None
2008-07-07 Tough action needed to protect children from the allure of smoking 0 None
2008-07-07 Experts call for sex education for 4 year olds 0 None
2008-07-07 Lack of sleep means kids do it hard at school 0 None
2008-07-07 Doctors call for change in Australian motorcycle laws to protect children 0 None
2008-07-03 Fourth edition of the British National Formulary for Children 0 None
2008-07-02 Seizures in newborns can be detected with bedside brain-activity monitors 0 None
2008-07-02 Dentists warn against brushing teeth after every meal 3 None
2008-07-02 Food for kids at British theme parks "shockingly" unhealthy 0 None
2008-07-02 Type 1 diabetes on the rise in Australian children 0 None
2008-07-01 Curbing kids' risk-taking behavior 0 None
2008-07-01 Can children have strokes? 0 None
2008-07-01 Children's Brain Tumor Foundation's tissue bank consortium may solve dire problem in pediatric cancer research 0 None
2008-07-01 Deadly danger of babies sleeping in bed with parents 0 None
2008-06-30 Fatty liver disease may raise heart disease risk in overweight, obese kids 0 None
2008-06-30 Poor diet while pregnant can harm your baby 0 None
2008-06-30 Experts say some children are fit and fat and BMI may be misleading 0 None
2008-06-30 A spoonful of sugar helps manage pain in newborns undergoing painful medical procedures 1 None
2008-06-30 Many adults distrust youngsters 0 None
2008-06-30 Children today are happier, less anxious and more sociable 0 None
2008-06-25 Children with lower IQs are more likely to suffer dementia later in life 0 None
2008-06-24 Premature babies feel pain but don't show it 0 None
2008-06-24 Severe retinal hemorrhaging in young children linked to severe motor vehicle crashes 0 None
2008-06-24 Currently used pain assessment tools may be underestimating the pain response in infants 0 None
2008-06-24 Genetic mutation and cat exposure at birth may increase a child's risk of developing eczema 0 None
2008-06-23 How mothers interact with their babies related to how children behave later on 0 None
2008-06-23 Childhood prognosis of heart disease in later life 0 None
2008-06-19 British teens top the league in alcohol and drug abuse 0 None
2008-06-19 Link between soy milk and peanut allergies dispelled 0 None
2008-06-17 Furore over brochure on taking illegal drugs 0 None
2008-06-16 Prenatal nutrition and nutrition during childhood interact to alter puberty 0 None
2008-06-16 Concerns over placebo pill for kids 0 None
2008-06-16 Traffic pollution linked to childhood allergies 0 None
2008-06-16 Children need psychiatric help to kick mobile phone habit 0 None
2008-06-11 Oxygen-rich lifesaving efforts pose risk for respiratory infections 0 None
2008-06-11 Children in non-English-speaking households experience multiple health disparities 0 None
2008-06-11 Prenatal drug exposure associated with greater sleep problems in children 0 None
2008-06-11 Measles making a comeback in the U.S. 0 None
2008-06-10 Is your tween ready to stay home alone this summer? 0 None
2008-06-09 Maternal depression, breastfeeding affect infants' sleep 0 None
2008-06-09 Experts to develop national response to growing crisis of premature birth 0 None
2008-06-09 Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy more likely to have overweight children 0 None
2008-06-05 New technique developed at UB for teaching math to preschoolers 'adds up' 0 None
2008-06-05 Rochester probes drug therapy, parent training for kids with both autism, ADHD 0 None
2008-06-05 Role of breastfeeding in preventing infant death, HIV infection in developing countries 0 None
2008-06-05 Sun and vitamin D levels may play a strong role in risk of type 1 diabetes in children 0 None
2008-06-04 Many young children short on vitamin D 0 None
2008-06-03 Legal action proposed against parents who let children drink alcohol at home 0 None
2008-06-03 Premature and low weight babies more likely to be autistic 0 None
2008-06-02 Low levels of vitamin D appear common in healthy children 0 None
2008-06-02 Happy children may not be best learners 0 None
2008-06-02 Risk factors for eating disorders in children 0 None
2008-06-02 Drinking juice not associated with overweight and obesity in children 0 None
2008-06-02 By-products of water chlorination linked to birth defects 0 None
2008-06-02 Simple infection control intervention in elementary schools reduces student absenteeism 0 None
2008-06-02 Overheating newborns can increase the risk of SIDS 0 None
2008-06-02 Protective effects of breast milk are higher in girls than in boys 0 None
2008-05-30 Children's diet not the main cause of ADHD 0 None
2008-05-28 Gulf Coast area children who lived in trailer units at risk for long-term illnesses 0 None
2008-05-28 States that rank high in measures of children's health tend to have lower rates of uninsured children, higher health costs 0 None
2008-05-28 Why do Finnish children have type 1 diabetes and allergic symptoms approximately five times more often than children in Russian Karelia? 0 None
2008-05-27 Nurse-midwives present blankets for babies to Boston area women's organizations 0 None
2008-05-25 Preservatives and food colours may be the culprits in ADHD 0 None
2008-05-21 Babies born preterm more than twice as likely to have major birth defects as full-term infants 0 None
2008-05-20 Having a cat may protect children from developing asthma 0 None
2008-05-20 Washington Post series examines childhood obesity 0 None
2008-05-20 First-born children are at higher risk of developing asthma and allergies due to pregnancy conditions 0 None
2008-05-20 Farming mothers may help children beat allergies 0 None
2008-05-19 NYT examines limited options for disabled children who reach age 18 0 None
2008-05-19 Mobile phone use during pregnancy may increase child's risk of behavioural problems 0 None
2008-05-19 Stress during pregnancy increases the risk of child developing asthma 0 None
2008-05-19 Obesity concern over Indiana Jones film marketing 0 None
2008-05-18 Separation from parents linked with learning trouble in kids 0 None
2008-05-15 Too much water raises seizure risk in babies 0 None
2008-05-15 Prevalence of childhood obesity levels off in France 0 None
2008-05-15 Poorer children have more eye problems than those from affluent families 0 None
2008-05-15 Serious depression affects more than 2 million teens in the U.S. 0 None
2008-05-15 Pediatric obesity program effectively improves outcomes for kids 0 None
2008-05-15 Kids' sport: more than health and fitness 0 None
2008-05-13 Indiana receives CMS approval to expand SCHIP 0 None
2008-05-13 Pediatric society leaders, health policy experts consider sisparities in children's health as top priority for political candidates 0 None
2008-05-13 Three quarters of child car deaths could have been prevented in Australia 0 None
2008-05-13 Children eat healthier when all snacks are banned 0 None
2008-05-13 Would you let your child participate in medical research? 0 None
2008-05-12 New plan says no vaccination no school 0 None
2008-05-11 CDC report finds increase in reports of respiratory illness in children after hurricane Katrina; New Orleans Mayor pushes for city residents to leave trailers 0 None
2008-05-11 Childhood and adolescent obesity impacts cardiac health 0 None
2008-05-08 Letter from Bush administration indicates states have more flexibility to prove they enrolled 95% of currently eligible children in SCHIP 0 None
2008-05-08 Stopping smoking in schools 0 None
2008-05-08 Only one in five children have eyes tested, Australian figures show 0 None
2008-05-08 Nutrition for the growing athlete: The good, the bad and the ugly 0 None
2008-05-07 A stable post-divorce family environment helps minimize long-term harm to children 0 None
2008-05-07 Too much TV for babies means less verbal interaction with Mum 0 None
2008-05-07 Australian research shows children are safer with their biological parents 0 None
2008-05-06 Corticosteroids provide no survival benefit for children with bacterial meningitis 0 None
2008-05-06 Breastfeeding makes for more intelligent children 0 None
2008-05-05 TV hinders mother-child interaction - limited verbal interactions 0 None
2008-05-05 Breastfeeding may improve children's IQ scores - other measures of cognitive development 0 None
2008-05-05 Strange barriers to physical activity may exist at child-care centers 0 None
2008-05-05 Extra iron for infants who don't need it might delay development 0 None
2008-05-05 Parental psychiatric disorders associated with autism spectrum disorders in the offspring 0 None
2008-05-05 Asthma attacks early in pregnancy put baby at greater risk of birth defects, new research suggests 0 None
2008-05-05 Uninsured kids in middle class have same unmet needs as poor 0 None
2008-05-05 Nearly one-third of U.S. parents don't know what to expect of infants 0 None
2008-05-02 Children affected by parents' behavior following trauma 0 None
2008-05-01 Children's experiences in a pediatric intensive care unit 0 None
2008-04-30 Young children hospitalized for flu associated with higher costs and higher risk illness 0 None
2008-04-30 Mothers less likely to pursue HPV vaccination for youngest daughters 0 None
2008-04-30 Children more vulnerable to harmful effects of lead at age 6 than as toddlers 0 None
2008-04-30 U.S. unemployment having impact on kids' health care coverage 0 None
2008-04-30 Arsenic in baby rice puts children at risk 0 None
2008-04-29 New less traumatic way of delivering surfactant to help preemies breathe could reduce chronic lung disease 0 None
2008-04-29 Factors affecting survival, disability of extremely premature infants identified 0 None
2008-04-29 CDC says one in four children are out of compliance with U.S. vaccination guidelines 0 None
2008-04-29 Kids who get down and dirty with the dog have far fewer allergies 0 None
2008-04-28 Daycare and play group attendance early on cuts childhood leukemia risk 0 None
2008-04-28 Most new mothers agree that early diet is important for the long term health of their babies 0 None
2008-04-26 Report slates service provision for children with autism 0 None
2008-04-24 Report shows improvement in U.S. children's wellbeing 0 None
2008-04-24 Cuddles diminishes pain from heel lance in preterm babies 0 None
2008-04-22 Child's sex is associated with the mother's diet 0 None
2008-04-22 Maryland lawmakers approve measures intended to improve dental care for low-income children 0 None
2008-04-22 Siblings may be to blame for low grades, bad behavior 0 None
2008-04-22 UT Southwestern Medical Center receives grant to investigate relationship between infant feeding practices and iron deficiency in Hispanic toddlers 0 None
2008-04-21 Bush Administration directive to enroll low-income children in SCHIP before expanding coverage is unenforceable because it violates Federal law, according to GAO 0 None
2008-04-21 Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should undergo heart tests before treatment with stimulant drugs 0 None
2008-04-18 Keep children's health in mind 0 None
2008-04-17 Breastfeeding during anti-epilepsy drug treatment does not appear to harm a child's cognitive development 0 None
2008-04-17 Children with migraine more likely to have sleep disorders 0 None
2008-04-17 Boys are twice as likely as girls in the U.S. and Asia to receive growth hormone 0 None
2008-04-17 Study shows factors influencing premature infant survival, disability 0 None
2008-04-17 Asthma symptoms worse among nation's poor, urban children 0 None
2008-04-16 Short-term effects of outdoor pollution levels on asthma symptoms and lung function in children 0 None
2008-04-15 Too much fibre and too little fat not appropriate for toddlers 0 None
2008-04-15 Scots get serious about childhood obesity 0 None
2008-04-15 Team of health blitz ENT specialists on the ground in Alice 0 None
2008-04-14 Children suffering because of repeated delays in heart operations 0 None
2008-04-13 Girls improve boys' grades at school 2 None
2008-04-11 Infant feeding and the development of obesity: what does the science tell us? 0 None
2008-04-11 Impairments in language development can be detected in infants as young as 3 months 0 None
2008-04-10 Traffic pollution exposure during first year of life leads to asthma, allergies and impaired respiratory function 0 None
2008-04-10 Links between sleep disorder, behavior issues in kids 0 None
2008-04-10 Omega-3 intake during the last months of pregnancy boosts an infant's development 0 None
2008-04-10 Low birth weight and heart problems 0 None
2008-04-10 More Canadian children are surviving cancer 0 None
2008-04-10 Shaken Baby Syndrome 0 None
2008-04-09 Post-traumatic stress treatment in children 0 None
2008-04-09 Social deprivation linked to four-fold increase in risk of serious injury in child pedestrians 0 None
2008-04-09 Parents' behavior has direct impact on children's sleep 0 None
2008-04-09 Children with obesity-related diabetes struggle with change 0 None
2008-04-09 Prevalence of childhood asthma in the Torres Strait region remains high 0 None
2008-04-09 Expert warns of anti-psychotic drugs use in children 0 None
2008-04-09 Too little sleep and too much TV makes infants overweight 0 None
2008-04-08 Sleeping less in infancy linked to being overweight in preschool 0 None
2008-04-08 Children with ADHD likely to experience sleep problems 0 None
2008-04-08 Less sleep, more TV leads to overweight infants and toddlers 0 None
2008-04-08 Child sleep problems linked to later behavioral difficulties 0 None
2008-04-07 Pediatricians alerted to the developmental nature of underage drinking in special journal supplement 0 None
2008-04-07 Gymnastics injuries in children more prevalent than thought 0 None
2008-04-07 Parents follow pediatrician advice on administering MMR vaccinations 0 None
2008-04-07 For children with heart disease, a risk of attention and behavior problems 0 None
2008-04-07 Early neglect predicts aggressive behavior in children 0 None
2008-04-07 School-based intervention help curb weight gain in children 0 None
2008-04-04 About 31 percent of low-income children ages 2 to 5 have dental cavities that don't get treated 0 None
2008-04-04 Hospital follow-up services not necessary for all child cancer survivors 0 None
2008-04-04 Mental health problems in childhood blight adult working life 0 None
2008-04-03 Random drug testing of high school students in public schools 0 2
2008-04-01 Poor kids more likely to be seriously injured on roads as rich kids 0 None
2008-04-01 Fat kids better off doing less intensive exercise if they are to shed the pounds effectively 0 None
2008-03-31 Bad breakfast habits could harm long-term health 0 None
2008-03-31 Study finds improvement in the care of children with cancer at the end of life 0 None
2008-03-28 Why don't kids walk to school anymore? 0 None
2008-03-28 New Alzheimer's disease survey reveals children of sandwich caregivers assist with loved ones' care 0 None
2008-03-26 Softening of the skull bones in normal-looking babies might reflect vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy 0 None
2008-03-26 How wealth affects children's cognitive achievement 0 None
2008-03-26 Male babies born prematurely more vulnerable to heart problems 0 None
2008-03-26 Students who bully others tend to have difficulties with other relationships 0 None
2008-03-25 Baby boys have higher mortality rate than girls in their first year of life 0 None
2008-03-24 Children with healthy diets perform better in school 0 None
2008-03-20 Parental observations and perceptions important in detecting sleep problems in children 0 None
2008-03-18 Consultation on ensuring a clean and healthy environment for children 0 5
2008-03-17 Many Australian children too fat to fit into standard car booster seats 0 None
2008-03-17 Childhood allergies interfere with sleep 0 None
2008-03-17 Fast food advertising aimed at children tackled by Australian consumer groups 0 None
2008-03-17 Review of adenotonsillectomy surgery in children 0 None
2008-03-17 Depression is not always manifested in children as dejection and anhedonia 0 None
2008-03-17 Call to restrict the marketing of junk food to children 0 None
2008-03-14 Toddlers affected most by secondhand smoke exposure at home 0 None
2008-03-14 Vitamin D supplements in early childhood cut adult diabetes risk 0 None
2008-03-13 Quit smoking during pregnancy for a happier baby 0 None
2008-03-13 Preschoolers benefit from daycare program to prevent obesity 0 None
2008-03-11 Whooping cough cases on the rise on the North Coast, NSW 0 None
2008-03-10 Few docs to care for kids with diabetes 0 None
2008-03-10 Contemplative brain network less complex in children 0 None
2008-03-10 Theories about preventing childhood allergies questioned 0 None
2008-03-06 Children of alcoholics: different brain regions effect who may or may not develop alcohol problems 0 None
2008-03-05 Obesity crisis will shorten the lives of Australian children by four years 0 None
2008-03-04 Controlling kids' video time reduces obesity 0 None
2008-03-04 Black babies with very low birth weights more likely to be born in hospitals with high neonatal death rates 0 None
2008-03-04 Working memory defects could explain why some children have problems learning 0 None
2008-03-03 Children with obstructive sleep apnea have abnormal respiratory-related evoked potentials 0 None
2008-02-28 Smaller class size better for education 0 None
2008-02-28 Small classes show positive impact on academic performance of all students 0 None
2008-02-28 Less sleep means more injuries in kids 0 None
2008-02-28 Overweight Hispanic children shown to have vascular inflammation 0 None
2008-02-27 Children's Hospital 1 of 10 pediatric hospitals in US selected to study liver disease in kids 0 None
2008-02-26 "Beautiful Boy" author reaches out to parents as a guest blogger on Drugfree.org 0 None
2008-02-26 Mother's immune system may play role in chilld's autism 0 None
2008-02-26 Call for more to be done to curb teen binge drinking 0 None
2008-02-26 Obese children experience more problems during surgery 0 None
2008-02-25 Childhood obesity leads to higher rate of problems during surgery 0 None
2008-02-21 Lack of sleep can lead to increased injuries among preschool children 0 None
2008-02-21 Reducing kids' salt intake may lower soft drink consumption 0 None
2008-02-21 March of Dimes implores legislators to vote in favor of hearing screen 0 None
2008-02-21 Genetic and environmental hormonal response to stress in children depends on family context 0 None
2008-02-20 More needs to be done for preemie healthcare 0 None
2008-02-20 Children show goal-oriented behavior by age 3 0 None
2008-02-19 Turn off the TV to beat childhood obesity! 0 None
2008-02-18 Obese teens need more help and U.S. expert says surgical solutions should not be dismissed 0 None
2008-02-18 Baby products linked to raised chemicals levels in babies urine 0 None
2008-02-17 Intervention program boosts education of kids at high risk of failure 0 None
2008-02-13 Why so many children are on the road to heart disease 0 None
2008-02-13 Protecting children from harmful content on the Internet 0 2
2008-02-12 Penn childhood obesity researchers panelists at AAAS event 0 None
2008-02-11 Parents influence their child's likelihood of risky behaviour 0 None
2008-02-08 Lack of sleep can increase a child's risk of being overweight or obese 0 None
2008-02-08 Children who live in poor neighborhoods may be at increased risk of verbal and behavioral problems 0 None
2008-02-08 Good parenting helps difficult infants perform as well or better in first grade than peers 0 None
2008-02-08 Genes and environment interact in first graders to predict physical but not social aggression 0 None
2008-02-08 Close ties between parents and babies yield benefits for preschoolers 0 None
2008-02-06 Lack of equity in health care for minority children in America 0 None
2008-02-05 Increase in survival rates of extremely premature infants at London hospital 0 None
2008-02-05 Parenting program does not prevent toddler behavior problems 0 None
2008-02-05 Eye blinks may help to identify children prenatally exposed to alcohol 0 None
2008-02-05 Bone mineral content continues to increase in obese adolescents during weight loss 0 None
2008-02-04 New policy from American Academy of Pediatrics - Principles for the development and use of quality measures 0 None
2008-02-04 Reducing pain could lead to increased immunization rates 0 None
2008-02-04 Alcohol use among adolescents linked to violent, suicidal behaviours 0 None
2008-02-04 Baby lotions, powders and shampoos linked to higher levels of phthalates in infants 0 None
2008-02-04 How risky are social networking sites? 0 None
2008-02-04 Minority children experience disparities in care 0 None
2008-02-04 Mentoring relationships help youth in foster care 0 None
2008-02-04 7,000 pediatric ER visits linked to cough, cold medication use 0 None
2008-02-04 Budget request from President Bush to increase spending for SCHIP by $19.7B over five years 0 None
2008-02-04 Infants' bodies expel thimerosal mercury much faster than originally thought 0 None
2008-02-04 Different approaches can help children overcome language problems 0 None
2008-02-04 March of Dimes works to eliminate racial gaps in infant health 0 None
2008-01-30 Smoking and SIDS 0 None
2008-01-30 Cell signaling in cervical cancer; gene variant impairs glycogen synthesis 0 None
2008-01-28 Sex, drugs and diet top issues parents want doctors to discuss with kids 0 None
2008-01-23 UK Doctors failing gender disordered children 0 None
2008-01-23 Infants with poor intestinal flora often develop eczema 0 5
2008-01-22 Call for ban on all online junk food ads aimed at children in Britain 0 None
2008-01-22 Flu vaccination rates in children low 0 None
2008-01-22 Good old salt water the best for treating colds in children 0 None
2008-01-21 Bindeez toy beads still available in the UK, warn doctors 0 None
2008-01-20 U.S. health authorities warn about OTC cough and cold remedies for the under 2's 0 None
2008-01-17 759,000 children with asthma endure gaps in insurance every year 0 None
2008-01-16 Should children be tested for gene mutations linked to cancers? 0 None
2008-01-16 Scientists study the link between children's nutrition and adult diseases 0 None
2008-01-16 Interventions for food insecurity and developmental risk in children 0 None
2008-01-16 Maternal stress may increase child asthma 0 None
2008-01-16 Lack of training in prescribing medicines for children 0 None
2008-01-16 Causes and consequences of childhood obesity 0 None
2008-01-16 British children think fast food is the norm 0 None
2008-01-15 Kids' worries not what some parents may think 0 None
2008-01-15 Metabolic syndrome in children 0 None
2008-01-15 Mediterranean diet for pregnant women reduces child's risk for asthma 0 None
2008-01-11 Simple test accurately predicts risk of serious jaundice in newborns 0 None
2008-01-08 Watchful waiting not ear tube implants best for ear infections 0 None
2008-01-08 Infants with birthmarks received less oxygen in womb 0 None
2008-01-07 Children with high nitric oxide levels may still breathe easy 0 None
2008-01-07 For babies delaying solid foods may not prevent allergies but breast feeding might 0 None
2008-01-06 Experts say children with severe pneumonia are better off being treated at home 0 None
2008-01-04 Wisconsin now screens all newborns for severe combined immune deficiency 0 None
2008-01-04 Hypothyroidism treatment no 'quick fix' for weight loss in children 0 None
2008-01-04 Study looks at earliest exposure to alcohol - sipping or tasting 0 None
2008-01-03 Sibling support program cares for brothers and sisters of cancer patients 0 None
2008-01-02 Children's sleep duration influences weight, behavior 0 None
2008-01-02 Public policy fails to address the effects of media violence on children 0 4
2008-01-02 Preschoolers' nightmares less prevalent, are trait-like and associated with personality 0 None
2008-01-02 Start sex education at age five says top medical expert 0 None
2008-01-02 Children short of sleep three times as likely to be obese 0 None

Total

552 posts
10 comments
15 raters
News-Medical.Net provides this medical information service in accordance with these terms and conditions. Please note that medical information found on this website is designed to support, not to replace the relationship between patient and physician/doctor and the medical advice they may provide.