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Medindia's Press Release’ section provides the latest press release on Child Health from across the world for the global audience. This page links to 2528 Child Health press releases.

Raleigh Halloween Masquerade Ball Helping Babies Born with Birth Defect

On October 24th at TPC Wakefield Plantation in North Raleigh, CHERUBS, is holding an event to raise funds to assist families of babies born with CDH RALEIGH, N.C. , Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 24th at TPC Wakefield ...


KIWI Magazine and the School Nutrition Association Champion Healthy School Lunches with National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day 2015

Schools nationwide open cafeteria doors to promote healthy eating NEW YORK , Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On Oct. 14 2015, during National School Lunch Week, parents will join their children in school cafeterias across the country for a ...

Frozen Embryos and Divorce: When Potential Parents Disagree

Encinitas, California Family Law Specialist, John Griffith, discusses the potential impact of the decision in the Stephen Findley vs. Mimi Lee family law case. SAN FRANCISCO , Oct. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern technology has opened up ...

School vision screening doesn't make the grade

Undiagnosed vision problems affect children's learning and development OTTAWA , Oct. 1, 2015 /CNW/ - October is Children's Vision Month and Canadian doctors of optometry are reminding parents to take their children for a yearly eye exam. ...

Gustavus Adolphus College Study: U.S. College Students Admit To Using ADHD Medications as Study Aid, Yet Many Believe That Using Them Equates To Cheating

New national survey of ADHD drug use by U.S. college students released as part of Gustavus's 51st annual Nobel Conference MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Even though many U.S. college students (54%) believe that the widespread ...

Tips for Parents: How to Spot Kids' Foot Problems

Foot & ankle surgeons offer advice to help parents recognize conditions early CHICAGO , Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Just part of growing up vs. the sign of a problem—managing children's health and wellness is complicated for parents, ...

Bridgestone Supports Schools with Contest to Fund Athletic and Wellness Initiatives

Nominations now open for Fuel the Drive contest NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) is partnering with the National Football League (NFL) initiative NFL PLAY 60 to offer a $25,000 ...

Miracle Flights for Kids® Gives New Jersey Toddler A Leg Up On A New Life

GREEN VALLEY, Nev., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --  Miracle Flights for Kids , the nation's leading health and welfare flight organization, recently provided free airfare to Charlotte Peck , a Manchester, N.J. toddler battling a severe case ...

St. Louis-based Ascension Providing Hope through Chess to Students in Ferguson-Florissant School District

Nation's largest non-profit health system brings after-school chess, first African-American Grandmaster to Ferguson students FERGUSON, Mo. , Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis and ...

Rare disease group urges Ontario to include devastating neuromuscular condition in newborn screening program

Nomination of Pompe disease during Newborn Screening Awareness Month highlights importance of early detection TORONTO , Sept. 11, 2015 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Pompe (CAP) today submitted a nomination for Pompe disease to ...

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Childhood Attention Issues Linked to Psychosis Risk

Childhood Attention Issues Linked to Psychosis Risk

Children genetically predisposed to neuropsychiatric and cognitive disorders are more likely to experience severe psychotic symptoms and attention problems, stated new study. ...

The Lingering Effects of Childhood BMI on Lung Health

The Lingering Effects of Childhood BMI on Lung Health

In children abnormal BMI, whether too high or too low was found to be linked to impaired lung function. ( ) About 10 percent people suffer from poor lung function in childhood. They also cannot achieve maximal lung capacity in adulthood, ...

Kenya Faces Child Malnutrition Surge

Kenya Faces Child Malnutrition Surge

According to Kenya's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), approximately 479,498 children under five in 23 arid regions are suffering from acute malnutrition and require treatment. ...

Do Elimination Diets Really Help Kids With Eczema?

Do Elimination Diets Really Help Kids With Eczema?

Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (eczema) sometimes consider elimination diets to lower food allergy risks. However, a new study reveals that elimination diets offer only slight improvement for AD symptoms, with mild lesion ...

Early Infant Feeding Choices Crucial for Obesity Risk

Early Infant Feeding Choices Crucial for Obesity Risk

A study followed 299 women and their infants from pregnancy to toddlerhood, investigating the factors contributing to rapid infant weight gain. The research identified specific...

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