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Postnatal exposure to a mercury preservative commonly used in a number of childhood vaccines can lead to the development of autism-like damage

A new study published online June 8 in the Nature publication, Molecular Psychiatry, indicates that postnatal exposure to thimerosal, a mercury preservative commonly used in a number of childhood vaccines, can lead to the development of autism-like damage in autoimmune disease susceptible mice

11 Jun 2004

Postponement of children's premiums will save thousands of kids from losing coverage

The Community Health Network of Washington (CHNW) applauds Governor Locke's decision today to delay implementation of Medicaid premiums for children. The premiums, which would have affected children between 150% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Line (FPL), have been delayed until July 2005.

9 Jun 2004

Some African American adolescents who live in cities have low levels of vitamin D

Some African American adolescents who live in cities have low levels of vitamin D, according to an article in the June issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

9 Jun 2004

U.S. adolescents more likely to engage in violent behavior than youth in other countries

The results of an international survey show that young adolescents in the United States are no more likely to engage in violent behavior than are youth in 4 other countries.

9 Jun 2004

Preteen girls more likely than boys to retaliate

Girls in middle and elementary schools involved in violent incidents may be more likely than boys of the same age to be retaliating for a previous event, to experience the violence at home, and to have a family member intervene.

9 Jun 2004

Junk food manufacturers should be banned from targeting unhealthy products at children

The BMA's Annual Conference of Public Health Medicine called on the government to ban television advertising of junk foods before the watershed, and on all channels aimed at children.

7 Jun 2004

UN focus on child rights in France

As positive developments in the second periodic of France, the Committee welcomed the ratification of the optional protocols to the Convention, as well as that of ILO Convention No. 182.

7 Jun 2004

UN focus on child rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

With regard to the second periodic report of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Committee noted with appreciation the adoption of laws aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Convention.

7 Jun 2004

UN focus on child rights in Dominica

The Committee welcomed the submission of the initial report of Dominica, and noted with appreciation the Education Act No. 11 of 1997, amended in order to provide for Early Childhood Education from 0 to 5 years

7 Jun 2004

UN focus on child rights in Myanmar

In the second periodic report of Myanmar, the Committee welcomed the adoption of Rules and Regulations related to the Child Law in 2001; the creation of the National Human Rights Committee in 2000; Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation in 2003, whose mandate included promotion and protection of the rights of children

7 Jun 2004

UN focus on child rights in Liberia

The Committee found among positive developments in the second periodic report Liberia the formulation of a framework of a National Plan of Action for Children (2000-2015) and the comparative analysis of the articles of the Convention of the Rights of the Child and the Liberian Constitution in 2000

7 Jun 2004

UN focus on child rights in Sao Tome and Principe

The Committee, having considered the initial report of Sao Tome and Principe, welcomed the adoption of laws and the establishment of various mechanisms aimed at protecting and promoting the rights of children such as

7 Jun 2004

UN focus on child rights in El Salvador

After considering the second periodic report of El Salvador, the Committee welcomed a number of positive developments during the reporting period

7 Jun 2004

Revealing new insights into young people's health

A report published by the WHO Regional Office for Europe gives revealing new insights into aspects of young people's lives that can help or harm their health.

7 Jun 2004

Overweight families unaware & unconcerned about risk of diabetes and premature heart disease

Two new studies show that many children are at high risk for diabetes and premature heart disease, according to British and U.S. reports here today at the American Diabetes Association's 64th Annual Scientific Sessions.

5 Jun 2004

Survey suggests mothers unaware of health benefits of soy for formula fed babies

According to a recent survey conducted in conjunction with National Soyfoods Month, only one in 10 moms of formula-fed babies are aware that soy can help manage persistent common feeding problems. Generally, the 300 surveyed moms had a positive view of soy, but many felt they had very little information when it came to soy infant formula.

5 Jun 2004

Crucial discovery may help better diagnose and treat children with Hirschsprung disease

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have made a crucial discovery that may help physicians better diagnose and treat children with Hirschsprung disease, a debilitating and sometimes life-threatening ailment that causes bowel obstruction and involves an array of genetic changes.

5 Jun 2004

Child Health News

Postnatal exposure to a mercury preservative commonly used in a number of childhood vaccines can lead to the development of autism-like damage

Postponement of children's premiums will save thousands of kids from losing coverage

Some African American adolescents who live in cities have low levels of vitamin D

U.S. adolescents more likely to engage in violent behavior than youth in other countries

Preteen girls more likely than boys to retaliate

Junk food manufacturers should be banned from targeting unhealthy products at children

UN focus on child rights in France

UN focus on child rights in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

UN focus on child rights in Dominica

UN focus on child rights in Myanmar

UN focus on child rights in Liberia

UN focus on child rights in Sao Tome and Principe

UN focus on child rights in El Salvador

Revealing new insights into young people's health

Overweight families unaware & unconcerned about risk of diabetes and premature heart disease

Survey suggests mothers unaware of health benefits of soy for formula fed babies

Crucial discovery may help better diagnose and treat children with Hirschsprung disease

Parents oblivious to their children's weight problems

Contradictory views on the use of Prozac to treat children with depression

Sport to tackle child obesity

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