Search Results for 'KIDS'

Ryan budget plan dangerous to kids' health

Earlier this year, in an address to the nation after the horrific shooting spree in Tucson, Ariz., President Barack Obama implored Americans to work together, saying, "All of us — we should do everything we can to make sure th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Disease of poverty hits kids up North

There have been four cases of acute rheumatic fever confirmed in Northland in the past two weeks and the DHB is reminding people to get sore throats treated. According to Northland DHB's medical officer of health Clair Mills, the rec [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Grants for Kids' Health Care Costs

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or only p [...]

Posted On : Apr, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Kids too get hospitalised with anorexia

A new study has found that children as young as six have been hospitalised after suffering the effects of anorexia and other eating disorders in the UK and Ireland. "Researchers from University College London's Institute of Chil [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

Is Eating Cartoon-Colored Food Bad for Kids' Health?

When I was growing up, my mother cruelly denied my sister and I all sorts of delicious packaged, processed, artificially-colored foods. My dream sandwich was creamy peanut butter with bright purple grape jelly, on fluffy, snow-white [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Front-Facing Car Seats Unsafe for Kids Under 2

Children should be kept in rear-facing car seats until they're at least 2 years old, contrary to long-standing advice to switch them to forward-facing seats around their first birthday. That's according to new recommendations rel [...]

Posted On : Mar, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Parents Often Confused About Kids' Health Coverage

Many American children who qualify for public health insurance may be missing out on coverage because their parents are confused about enrollment and eligibility, new research indicates. The study looked at children in 10,175 low-in [...]

Posted On : Mar, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

'Medical Homes' Help Kids Get Comprehensive Care

Children who have a "medical home" -- that is, a pediatrician or nurse they see regularly who offers comprehensive care -- are more likely to have their medical and dental needs met, new research finds. Yet it's the sickest [...]

Posted On : Mar, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

Health Buzz: Depressed Dads More Likely to Spank Kids

New fathers aren't immune to postpartum depression, and sad dads are nearly four times more likely to spank their children than are their happier counterparts. About 40 percent of depressed fathers say they've spanked their 1 yea [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Is Smoking In Rango Bad for Kids' Health?

Paramount’s new animated film Rango has left many parents — and anti-tobacco advocacy groups — fuming over the portrayal of characters smoking cigarettes and cigars. In fact, there are more than 60 instances of smoking [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Kids Like Food More When Cartoons Sell It

Looks like Toucan Sam and Tony the Tiger have more influence over your kids' health than you do. A new study found that kids think food actually tastes better if it has cartoon characters on the box. Kids are so predictable. Res [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Research effort to focus on kids' health, security

In Mississippi and across the country, more children than ever are struggling to hear, see, learn and even draw a breath. "And we don't know why," said Sharon Wyatt, a professor of medicine and nursing at the University of [...]

Posted On : Mar, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Reports warns of risks to kids' health in energy renovations

Home energy renovations and retrofits may help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut costs, but a new report urges greater education and care to avoid the release of toxic substances during the process. Children are most susceptib [...]

Posted On : Mar, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

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 [...]