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.

JBFCS, Payless ShoeSource Partner to Give Shoes to New York City's Needy Kids

Raising a Child's Spirits in a Tough Economy NEW YORK, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today JBFCS and Payless ShoeSource partner to provide free shoes to children. Called the "Payless Shoes 4 Kids Program," this grassroots ...


Gene Findings in Autism, Blindness at Children's Hospital Top National Lists of Medical Advances in 2009

Contact: Joey McCool Ryan The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Phone: 267-426-6070 [email protected] ...

State Health, Education Leaders Recognize Berks County Middle School for Boosting Physical Activity Among Students

ROBESONIA, Pa., Dec. 21 During a visit today to Conrad Weiser Middle School, Department of Health Secretary Everette James and Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak commended the school for its efforts to increase physical activity among ...

Winter/Spring Brings Increased Meningitis Risk - Protect Preteens and Teens Now

ATLANTA, Dec. 21 This winter, while many parents are focused on influenza prevention, the National Meningitis Association (NMA) is urging parents to also protect their families from meningococcal disease, a deadly but potentially ...

Autism - CDC Avoids The Elephant in The Room

ATLANTA, Dec. 21 A study released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that autism prevalence has increased a staggering 57% from the 1994 rate of 1 in 150 to 1 in 110 for children born in 1996. SafeMinds is ...

Amway Global to Donate $1.1 Million in Gifts to TODAY Show Toy Drive

ADA, Mich. , Dec. 18 -- As part of its One by One Campaign for Children, Amway Global donated $1.0 million in product to NBC's TODAY Show Toy Drive via a direct selling industry effort to provide holiday gifts for thousands of children ...

P&G Voluntarily Recalls DayQuil Cold & Flu 24-Count LiquiCaps

CINCINNATI , Dec. 18, 2009 -- The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling its Vicks® DayQuil® Cold & Flu 24-Count LiquiCaps Bonus Pack in the United States .  Consumers should stop using the ...

Kids Discover Their Magic for Helping Patients and Families

SAN DIEGO , Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- I AM Magic and Kids for Peace, two international non-profit organizations, are hosting an event to bring peace and wellness to children and their loved ones everywhere. The event is designed to ...

Autism Spectrum Therapies Offers Tips for Parents on Selecting the Best Autism Service Provider for Their Child

CULVER CITY, Calif. , Dec. 17 -- Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), an agency providing behavior therapy and other autism services throughout Southern California , offers practical tips for parents on selecting the best autism service ...

Middle Schoolers Identify Violent Content in Youth-Targeted Entertainment as a Strong Influence in Causing Youth Violence

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 Middle-school students are expressing their views on the key factors affecting youth violence, with more than 30 percent of them indicating that television, video games, movies and music provoke violence. Gangs, drugs and ...

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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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