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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 [...]

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

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 [...]