Search Results for 'KIDS'

Nudging Kids Toward A Better Diet

Penny McConnell, the food director for Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, is conducting a taste test, asking students whether they like a few new items that she's considering adding to the lunch menu."Are you ready to st [...]

Posted On : Oct, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Woman gets health care to kids, free

When Sarah Keeney sees a need, she acts. She's a devoted community activist, particularly as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Upland, and one not content to sit idly by. In fact, she's a firm believer in not waiting for a problem [...]

Posted On : Oct, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Dad's health woes hardwired into kids

It has shown how men contribute far more than just their genes to their offspring, and how a dad's health leading up to conception was important just like mum's wellness throughout the pregnancy. "We've known for a while [...]

Posted On : Oct, 21 2010 | Comments : 0

Kids get drunk for half the cost of a chocolate bar

Supermarkets and off-licences are selling cider for as little as 10p per unit of alcohol. Lager can be bought for just 26p a pint - equal to 2½ units. The average price of chocolate such as a Yorkie bar is 60p. Teenagers and [...]

Posted On : Oct, 18 2010 | Comments : 0

Valley Shriners care for kids' health

You might know the Shriners for driving mini Tin Lizzies, performing as clowns and wearing fezzes. But their mission is serious. They fund and operate 22 free hospitals for children in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Here in t [...]

Posted On : Oct, 14 2010 | Comments : 0

Focus on Health: Kids health and passive smoke (Video)

Most adults understand the risks involved with smoking, like lung cancer, but still can't seem to quit. Understanding the effect that second hand smoke has on your children might be the extra motivation you need. Chi [...]

Posted On : Oct, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

A day for kids' health ... and 'Dora the Explorer'

The three leading candidates for Minnesota governor outlined their competing visions on how to help children succeed Monday in a debate marred by an outburst by an immigration activist and a critic of Republican Tom Emmer. Discussing chi [...]

Posted On : Oct, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Keep Your Kids Insured

Adult dependents can stay on their parents' group or individual health-insurance plans until their 26th birthday under the new federal health-care overhaul provision that took effect last month. The child doesn't have to be in co [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2010 | Comments : 0

Health reform and kids

As a pediatrician who sees few uninsured children, I know many more can’t afford preventive or acute care. The new health care reform law is an enormous advance for our children. Utah ranks 50th in getting our uninsured children in [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Province wants healthy smiles on all kids

Healthy Smiles Ontario is a new program providing preventive and early dental treatment services to eligible children and youth aged 0-to-17 years. As part of the provincial government's Poverty Reduction Strategy, the $45 million an [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

Many Kids Not Getting Recommended Care: Survey

About 13 percent of parents with health insurance say they haven't gotten pediatrician-recommended care for their children due to costs, a new survey in Ohio finds. Parents of kids covered by private health insurance were more likely [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Hawaii to take part in long-term study on kids' health

Hawaii will be part of an unprecedented long-term study of children's health in the United States. The "National Children's Study" will ultimately involve 100,000 children around the country, and follow them for 21 year [...]

Posted On : Oct, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

SCH launches new six-in-one vaccine for kids

The Supreme council of Health (SCH) formally launched yesterday ‘Hexa’ – a six-in-one vaccine against childhood diseases. The new vaccine is considered to be effective against such childhood diseases as hepatitis (B), d [...]

Posted On : Oct, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Bills score big in kids health game

Buffalo Bills rookie running back C. J. Spiller likes munching on apples and drinking eight glasses of water a day. Rookie nose tackle Torell Troup enjoys riding bicycles for exercise and snacking on grapes. Yet another rookie, linebacke [...]