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Kids' Health Coverage Opportunity Ends March 1

Last year, on September 23, a vital part of President Obama's health care reform package went into effect, changing drastically a key aspect of health care in America. Before this date, insurers could, under cover of the law, deny he [...]

Posted On : Feb, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Tomblin proposes expanding kids health program

More West Virginia children would qualify for free or low-cost health insurance under a proposal by Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin. Tomblin, acting as governor, announced Wednesday that he asked the state's Children's Hea [...]

Posted On : Feb, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Dental health stressed for kids' first year

“Get it Done in Year One” is the theme for National Children's Dental Health month, which is observed in February.And following that theme, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is encouraging parents and caregivers [...]

Posted On : Feb, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Dad's diet could influence kids' health

Two recent studies have suggested that poor paternal eating habits could alter genetic material during the development of a fetus, potentially predisposing the child to certain illnesses. In other words, not only are poor lifestyle habit [...]

Posted On : Feb, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Arizona ranked near the bottom in children's health care

Arizona ranks among the lowest-performing states in the nation for children's health coverage, riding the bottom line for access, affordability and equity, according to a national report. The State Scorecard of Child Health System Pe [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Does a child's health pay the price for working moms?

A new study in the Journal of Health Economics says children of working moms get injured more often. Melinda Sandler Morrill of the Department of Economics at North Carolina State University, studied the effects of maternal employment on [...]

Posted On : Feb, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

February 2011 Observed as Children’s Dental Health Month in ...

February is the observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month, placing emphasis on the need for parents to take action early to ensure the health of their children’s teeth. Many people are unaware of the important rol [...]

Posted On : Feb, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Working Mother’s Held Responsible for Children Poor Health

Working mothers have an added concern of their kid’s health. Working women have always been at the receiving end of facing wrath from their families for choosing their career over their kids. After studying various reviews of surve [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Vacation to improve your family's health

Families are busier than ever: commuting and shuttling kids back and forth to hockey games and dance lessons are just some of the things that gobble up our precious time. Vacations are not only well deserved, they're important in mai [...]

Posted On : Feb, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

Open Enrollment For Kids Health Insurance Winding Down

Two weeks -- that’s the amount of time parents have left to get lower premiums for their kid’s health care. State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is urging parents to act now. “The price of that insurance between now [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Exercise Key to Children’s Mental Health

According to a new study published in Health Psychology, a regular exercise plan goes a long way in improving a child's ability to think and plan.In this recent study, researchers examined 171 overweight children between the ages of [...]

Posted On : Feb, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Exercise benefits overweight kids' mental health

Regular exercise is not just good for an overweight child's physical health, it also improves their ability to think, plan and do maths, the results of a new study indicate. US researchers looked at 171 overweight children who were a [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Children's health inequalities continue

Forty four per cent of five-year-olds in England are falling behind in their development, according to the Marmot Review which also found serious inequalities in children's development across the country. In Hackney in London, for ex [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Renewing the promise of the Child Health Insurance Program

February 4th marks the second anniversary of the Child Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA), which has already helped many states make significant improvements in health coverage for children. The U.S. Department of Heal [...]