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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

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 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

Obesity, Not Drugs, Biggest Threat to Kids' Health

Unhealthy eating is the single biggest health problem California’s kids now face, according to a survey of voters released today. And obesity is considered a serious problem for youth by an overwhelming majority. In a dramatic [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Junk food diet lowers IQ in kids

Children fed chips, pizza and other junk foods are likely to have lower IQs, says a new research. Researchers said that a diet, high in fats, sugars, and processed foods in early childhood may lower IQ, while a diet packed full of vitami [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Talking with family at mealtime may mean better health for k...

Families who eat dinner at home together tend to have more nourishing meals, but there may be other health benefits as well. A study finds that having quality family interactions at mealtime was linked with better overall health for chil [...]

Posted On : Feb, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

For kids, doctor isn't in

Florida's health-care systems for kids received a new rating on Wednesday. About the most encouraging thing that we can say regarding its dismal showing from the Commonwealth Fund is, well, it could have been worse. But not by m [...]

Posted On : Feb, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Kids dental health month

Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Dr. Oscar Garcia of Pediatric Dentistry of Glens Falls said all too often paren [...]

Posted On : Feb, 01 2011 | Comments : 0

Kane finishes plan to cut obesity in kids

The Kane County Health Department has completed its Fit Kids 2020 Plan, a 51-page document outlining strategies to prevent and reverse childhood obesity in the county over the next decade. Fit Kids 2020 had input from parents, physi [...]

Posted On : Jan, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Pro Bowl TDs Support Kids’ Health

The Pro Bowl is this weekend and for any Chargers and Philip Rivers‘ fans that are watching, if Philip can can get into the end zone during the game, the local San Diego United Way chapter will receive $5,000 on behalf of Procter & [...]

Posted On : Jan, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Easing limits on chemicals puts our kids’ health at risk

I was worried when Paul LePage became governor with only 38 percent of the vote, but I decided to “give the man a chance.”Even with his crude mouth and his inability to think on his feet with reporters, I kept telling myself [...]

Posted On : Jan, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Wayne Co. joins U.S. kids health study

The largest federal study of human health begins this week in Wayne County, aimed at uncovering ways to prevent prematurity, autism, asthma, diabetes and other childhood conditions, officials plan to announce today. Wayne County is one o [...]