Search Results for 'KIDS'

Drug Abuse, Obesity Top List of Kids' Health Concerns

Drug abuse and childhood obesity ranked highest on a new survey of health concerns for children. Both of those health issues were rated as a "big problem" by 33 percent of adults surveyed. The surv [...]

Posted On : Aug, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

Children's Health Day gets kids ready for school

With the start of school right around the corner, some local students took advantage of free medical and dental attention before heading back to class. On Saturday, the Southern Jersey Family Medical Center offered free immunizations, den [...]

Posted On : Aug, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

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

Kids & Technology: The Developmental Health Debate

How much screen time is appropriate for children? Should young kids be exposed to tech for any extended periods of time? The developmental debate has raged for decades, only to be reignited by the latest waves of iPads and social media. [...]

Posted On : Aug, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

As Kids Head to College, Keep a Healthy Focus

The nest is emptying, mom and dad: your kids are heading off to college, and you're feeling a mix of pride, relief, sadness and more than a little worry. You've been your households' chief health officers, helping your youngst [...]

Posted On : Aug, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

The top health conditions prompting kids to miss school

It’s just about that time of year again. Time for back-to-school clothes. For new notebooks and folders and freshly-sharpened pencils. For lunch money jangling in pockets or plastic-wrapped sandwiches brought from home. And [...]

Posted On : Aug, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

New program on kids' health

THE State Government will replace the Kids - Go for Your Life program next year. Nathan Robinson, spokesman for Health and Ageing Minister David Davis, said the Government was providing additional funding for the existing program so it co [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Free McHenry County Kids Health Fair is Wednesday at MCC

The annual McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at McHenry County College, 8900 US Hwy 14, in Crystal Lake. Admission to the fair is free. Now in its 21st y [...]

Posted On : Aug, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

Ore. Kids Health Insurance Sign-Up Year-Round

As of Monday, all Oregon children under age 19 may once again sign up for health insurance throughout the year. "We are pleased that we found a way to make it as easy as possible for parents to enroll their children in health insuran [...]

Posted On : Aug, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

Mobile use doesn't alter kids' cancer risk: study

Children’s nervous systems are still developing, and there are fears that their smaller head circumferences could allow radiation to penetrate deeper into their brains. But the study — the first to look specifically at childre [...]

Posted On : Aug, 01 2011 | Comments : 0

Donation Made for Kids' Health

Officials from Hanover's YMCA say local kids could soon be happier and healthier, thanks to a large donation from a locally based convenience store. Rutter's Farm Store recently donated $30,000 to the Hanover Area Family YMCA t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

A smart investment in kids' health

If opponents of health care reform could view the grant money in the Affordable Care Act as an investment in our children rather than wasteful spending, I believe at least some of them would eventually accept that we’re better off w [...]

Posted On : Jul, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Vegan Vitamins - Necessary for Kids' Health

Every parent wants to give enough vitamin rich food to their children. Most of the children get their all natural vitamins from their food. Diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetable and fruits contains enough Vegan vitamins. Here [...]

Posted On : Jul, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

FREE KIDS HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR PREPARES SO CAL YOUTH FOR S...

Orange County kids and their families are invited to bring their bikes to the Kids Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. (noon) at 2212 E. Fourth Street, Santa Ana outside of the St. Joseph Heritage Me [...]