Linn County to test more kids for tuberculosis - Radio Iowa
Linn County to test more kids for tuberculosisRadio Iowa, IA - 9 hours ago... Parents of the affected children will receive a letter asking them to get their kids tested. Vickie Smith of Linn County Public Health says the testing is ...
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:02:00 GMT

Report Makes Recommendations For State SCHIP Program Reauthorization
"Too Close To Turn Back: Covering America's Children," Georgetown University Center for Children and Families: The report
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 18:00:00 PST

Illicit Use of Specific Prescription Stimulants Among College Students: Prevalence, Motives, and Routes of Administration
Anecdotal reports have identified Adderall as the main drug used by students to help them study, but are the stories true? Pharmacotherapy
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Hemoglobin Helps in Screening Children for IBD
Measuring the combination of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and hemoglobin vs serologic testing had higher sensitivity and specificity in screening children for inflammatory bowel disease. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsLaurie Barclay,Penny Murata
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Highlights From MMWR: Older Adults Place Low Priority on Preventive Eye Care and More
The CDC has reported on the rate of preventive eye care in older adults, public health surveillance for smallpox, participation in immunization information systems, and reasons for lack of health insurance among persons younger than 65 years.Medscape Medical NewsYael Waknine
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Weaning Babies with Egg Yolks
After feeding a baby exclusively with formula or breast milk, what solid food is good to introduce?
naturalnutritiontalk.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Can Vitamins Lead to Better Behavior?
What if disruptive and violent behavior could be improved by eating the right foods and taking a comprehensive supplement?...
naturalnutritiontalk.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

One Simple Step to Obliterating Obesity
School districts across the country are starting to realize that soda consumption has health consequences particularly with obesity, which among U.S. children has doubled since 1960...
naturalnutritiontalk.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Ear Infection Topic Center
The most common age for temporary hearing loss is during that same precious time when the miracle of language development is unfolding. The most common cause for temporary hearing loss is the fluid in the middle ear space associated with ear infections. On average, fluid lingers for 3 weeks following an ear infection, but it can remain for months.
drgreene.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

The Therapy Directory
Therapy can provide a wide array of benefits and solutions. If you or someone else in your family needs someone to discuss their concerns with, the Therapist Finder will help point you in the right direction by providing you with information about licensed therapists in your area.
drgreene.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

The Great Outdoors Topic Center
It is our job to teach our kids about the wonders of the great outdoors. It is also important to keep them healthy and safe so they can get the most out of their outdoor experiences. Dr. Greenes Great Outdoors Topic Center is filled with...
drgreene.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Are breastfed kids smarter? - The Age
Are breastfed kids smarter?The Age, Australia - 21 hours ago... and perinatology branch at America's National Institute of Child Health and Human ... children scored higher on measures of cognitive functioning than other kids. ...
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:16:00 GMT

Inconsistency Across Europe As To What Is 'best For Baby's Health'
Information and advice in leaflets to mothers and in policy documentation for health professionals on infant feeding and the impact of Early Nutrition Programming varies between European countries, according to research revealed today (Thursday 14th December 2006) at the EARNEST Research Consortium meeting.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

Gender Equality Vital To Development Because It Benefits Women, Children, UNICEF Report Says
Gender equality is "pivotal to human progress" because it produces a "double dividend" of benefiting women and children and also is vital to the health and development of families, communities and countries, according to a report released on Monday by UNICEF, the
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:00:00 PST

Minister Harney Announces Publication of Health Bill 2006
Title: 6 Salmonella Risk Factors for BabiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/4/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2006
dohc.ie Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Government regrets BUPA's decision to leave the Irish market
Title: 6 Salmonella Risk Factors for BabiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/4/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2006
dohc.ie Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Epidural During Birth May Negatively Affect Breast-Feeding
Title: Epidural During Birth May Negatively Affect Breast-FeedingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/11/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/11/2006
MedicineNet Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Minister Announces Fair Deal on Long-Term Nursing Home Care
Title: 6 Salmonella Risk Factors for BabiesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/4/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2006
dohc.ie Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Sibling Harmony Versus Rivalry
Two siblings, ages three and five are bickering over the toys. The parent admonishes the younger child, “You are almost four, now share.” The older child next hits the younger child and the parent shouts, “Don’t hit… you have to love your little sister/brother.” The stage is set for the parent to develop a rivalry between the children with the toys viewed as a valuable and limited resource. What is sought though, is sibling harmony, not rivalry.
Betterkidz.com Sat, 09 Dec 2006 21:42:33 +0100

Schools Take Precautions Against Nut Allergies
Some schools are taking extraordinary measures to make sure children with allergies are not exposed to peanuts. The numbers of allergic children are rising.
NPR Sat, 09 Dec 2006 18:09:00 EST

Parents Key to Protecting Teen Drivers: Experts
Title: Parents Key to Protecting Teen Drivers: ExpertsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/8/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/8/2006 2:05:32 AM
MedicineNet Fri, 8 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Autism Linked to Brain's 'Fear Center'
Title: Autism Linked to Brain's 'Fear Center'Category: Health NewsCreated: 12/8/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/8/2006 2:05:32 AM
MedicineNet Fri, 8 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

McDonald's Experiments with Mini-Gyms
In an effort to keep its young customers fit, McDonald's is experimenting with mini-gyms for children. The fast food company will introduce the gyms in several states across the country, replacing its popular playgrounds.
NPR Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:50:00 EST

Children and Stress: Are You Pushing Your Child Too Hard?
Often a child appears to be very grown up and able to handle responsibility--he or she may even seem like a miniature adult. However, parents may inadvertently treat their children as adults too early and hurry them along in the process of growing up. Parents need to watch for the possibility that their child has been given too much responsibility and is being pushed too hard.
Betterkidz.com Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:04:36 +0100

Kids with dates 'much more likely to smoke' - InTheNews.co.uk
Kids with dates 'much more likely to smoke'InTheNews.co.uk, UK - Nov 30, 2006... Jenny Fiddler of the charity's health behaviour unit at University College London said: "We found a clear link between children who started dating at a young ...
Google News Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:09:00 GMT

Moms and Pros Tackle Lice
Head lice are one of the top reasons that kids miss school, yet there's no single, foolproof remedy. Many parents, and now professional salons, find themselves searching for louse eggs and removing them by hand. These nits are a nuisance, but no reason for kids to stay home, say leading medical experts.
NPR Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:26:00 EST

Discipline: A Parent's Guide
To many people, discipline means punishment. But, actually, to discipline means to teach. Rather than punishment, discipline should be a positive way of helping and guiding children to achieve self-control. Why Children Need DisciplineYou, as parents, are your child's first teachers. Disciplining your child may be difficult, so understanding the reasons for it is important.
Betterkidz.com Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:16:00 +0100

Health Tip: Calm the Itch of Chicken Pox (HealthDay)
Chicken pox eventually affects most children. While symptoms may begin with a stuffy or runny nose, the hallmark of chicken pox is an itchy rash of red bumps or blisters that appears over most of the body.
Yahoo Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:56:51 GMT

Lamictal Sanctioned for 'Grand Mal' Seizures (HealthDay)
GlaxoSmithKline's epilepsy drug Lamictal (lamotrigine) gained broader U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval on Monday to treat "grand mal" seizures, medically called primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures. They are one of the most serious forms of epilepsy, affecting 20 percent of people with the condition, Glaxo said.
Yahoo Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:56:51 GMT

Health Tip: Can Physical Therapy Help Your Child? (HealthDay)
Physical therapy is an effective way to strengthen and improve muscles, tendons and ligaments that have been impaired, injured, or surgically repaired.
Yahoo Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:41:58 GMT