Stress :: Preschool children stressed months before starting school
Preschool children are found to be stressed six months before starting school, revealed by researchers in a recent study.
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Clubfoot :: International symposium to focus on clubfoot treatment
We often think that high-tech, surgical methods are the best approach when it comes to medical care. But for children born with clubfoot, there is growing, worldwide interest in a low-tech, non-surgical method of treatment that is more effective, less expensive and easier to provide than surgery.
Breast :: Breast Disease Services at Barrington’s Hospital, Limerick
Statement by Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, TD in relation to clinical examination and investigation into Breast Disease Services at Barrington?s Hospital, Limerick –
Genome :: Genome study shines light on genetic link to height
Using a new “genome-scanning” method, a team of scientists has identified the first robust link between genes and stature in humans. A single letter change in a gene called HMGA2 enables people who carry it to gain as much as a centimeter in height. The work provides insights into how genes hardwire growth in humans and suggests that finding additional height-related genes may be feasible.
Child Care :: Out-of-school child care subsidy rate to increase
Families with children aged six to 12, who receive a child care subsidy for out-of-school child care, will see their monthly subsidy amount increase beginning Sept. 1, Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid announced.
Diet :: Teen diet and exercise survey gives cause for concern
A survey of 18,486 secondary school students at 322 schools across all Australian states except Western Australia has found that a significant proportion of students fall short of current, national dietary and physical activity recommendations for teenagers.
Diabetes :: More Australian children developing type 1 diabetes
The rate of new cases of Type 1 diabetes in children in Australia — already high compared to other countries — is increasing, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Healthy :: Healthy Foods Absent from City Convenience Stores
A survey of convenience stores in the south west section of Rochester has revealed that 95% offer little or no healthy foods. As these stores often serve as an expedient source of food for families in the area, these results have consequences for the health of city residents and point to one of the underlying causes in the growing rate of obesity in adults and children in inner city Rochester.
Salmonella :: Stirrings recalls Rimmer Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish
Stirrings LLC, of Fall River, Massachusetts is recalling its 3.5 oz packages of Rimmer? Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish (UPC# 80999 00046) with the best by codes 10/27/08, 10/30/08, 11/23/08, 12/01/08, 12/04/08 and 01/03/09 printed on the side of the tin.
Health :: Mystery deadly illness harmful for young children in central DR Congo
World Health Organization (WHO) experts have arrived in the centre of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where there has been an outbreak of an unknown but highly deadly illness that is proving to be particularly harmful for young children.