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Two kids test positive for E. coli at Lynnwood day care

An infant and a toddler from the same day care have tested positive for E. coli, though their symptoms have been mild, the Snohomish Health District and the childcare center said. Tests are pending on two other children from Precious Chil [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Child health: Report says there are issues

The first national snapshot of children’s health reveals kids in remote, poor and Indigenous communities are more likely to be obese, die and have learning problems. While the report found the overall health of Australia’s 3.7 [...]

Posted On : Aug, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Kids Health Too Important to Overlook

Compared to the rest of the world, America is a fat country. We're no longer a country full of fat adults, we also now have issues with overweight and obese children. Try as they might, it seems that fad diets and reality TV [...]

Posted On : Jul, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Structured and Unstructured Play Both Important for Kids' He...

Children should be getting an hour of physical activity every day, health organizations agree. That needed 60 minutes does not need to be all in one sitting, however. The exercise can come in small increments throughout the day, and consi [...]

Posted On : Jun, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

McDonald's risking kids' health, say opponents

For nearly 50 years no one has been better at hooking kids on unhealthy food, spurring an epidemic of diet-related diseases than McDonalds, especially their Happy Meals, say more than 550 health professionals and organizations. " [...]

Posted On : May, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Poor health policy is child neglect

Child-health nurses can be lifesavers for families with babies and young children. When my first child was born I spent a lot of time in the company of my reassuring and experienced child-health nurse, who helped me navigate the chaos and [...]

Posted On : May, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

U.S. Parents Want Kids More Active During School Day: Poll

A new poll finds that almost all parents of young children believe it's important for elementary school kids to get exercise during each school day. However, one-third said their children don't get enough physical activity at sch [...]

Posted On : Apr, 22 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

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

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

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

Kids' health, policy trump junk science

An article in a medical journal urges lawmakers not to let science get in the way of sound policy when it comes to laws on children's exposure to second-hand smoke in cars. Smoking in cars carrying children should be banned whether o [...]