Child Health News

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.

Head Lice Awareness Day Raises Money for the Children's Aid Foundation

Funds raised will help improve lives of vulnerable children across Canada INNISFIL, ON , Sept. 10, 2015 /CNW/ - Lice Squad, the leading head lice removal franchise system announced they are donating an entire day's service revenue ...


Physicians Have Greater Ability To Help Child Abuse Victims

HARRISBURG, Pa. , Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Only a few years ago, Pennsylvania had one of the narrowest definitions of child abuse in the country. Statistically, it showed. According to a June 2011 article by Rachel ...

It's Back to School… but Is Your Child's School a Healthy Place?

A simple three-point checklist for parents of school-age children to help them determine if their child's school environment is as healthy as it can be. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Environmental ...

Information Update - Food Allergens at School

OTTAWA , Sept. 1, 2015 /CNW/ - As children head back to school, parents and caregivers should remember the importance of allergy awareness when packing school lunches. Serious allergic reactions to food often happen without warning and can ...

Back to School Means Back to Regular Meals for Colorado Kids

Child Nutrition Authorization Set to Expire September 30 DENVER , Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For thousands of Colorado kids, returning to school means five days a week of breakfast and lunch – meals not readily available to them ...

Novus Challenges Methadone Use as Infants and Children Die Through Negligence

Deaths involving the accidental overdose of the synthetic opioid methadone include people who shouldn't even be taking the heroin substitute in the first place - children. Bryn Wesch, CFO of Novus Medical Detox, challenges the use of methadone in ...

America's schools make positive changes to create healthier school meals

More fruits and vegetables offered -- less sodium used ATLANTA , Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most schools in the U.S. are implementing healthy practices to help meet federal school meal standards by offering whole grains, more ...

Pediatric Community United In Response To Superhero-Like Mascot In Use By Proponents Of Issue 3

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued by OCHA and Ohio AAP United: "Frankly, we are shocked at this blatant marketing to children by the proponents of Issue 3. The pediatric community ...

BIORAY Kids Offers Free Back to School Webinar for Parents to Learn Solutions for Developmental Issues in Kids

Bioray Inc., a manufacturer of liquid herbal tinctures, announced the company is offering a free webinar for the upcoming school year regarding the negative impact environmental toxins have on kids' ability to pay attention and focus. Their ...

Independent Living Centers and Students with Disabilities Team Up to Pave the Way to School Success

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the frenzy of school shopping and signing up for classes and activities, students with disabilities and their families are joining forces with California Independent Living Centers , such ...

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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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