Though delays in the diagnosis of cancer in children are short and attributable to clinical presentation and healthcare system complexity, the impact of such delays on prognosis remains unclear, according to a new study.
Chromosome disorders in sex cells cause infertility, miscarriage and irregular numbers of chromosomes (aneuploidy) in neonates. A new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the scientific journal Nature Genetics shows how chromosome disorders can arise when sex cells are formed.
The United Nations Children’s Fund has welcomed Egypt’s decision to stamp out the traditional but gruesome practice of female genital mutilation after a 12-year-old girl died following the procedure.
Three children have passed away from a combination of infections – influenza A infections and secondary bacterial infection this week in Perth, Australia.
As part of the ongoing effort to strengthen smaller, rural family resource programs, the Province is providing a $1-million one-time grant to the BC Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP-BC).
Effective July 1, 2007, the Province is increasing child care funding rates for children under three, Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid announced today.
British Columbians will learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity through an interactive, activity-oriented tour launched today by Premier Gordon Campbell and Gordon Hogg, Minister of State for ActNow BC.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is issuing an advisory to consumers not to use:
Further to the Health Canada warning issued earlier today, ongoingtesting on a counterfeit product falsely labelled as Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste Maximum Cavity Protection has identified a third bacterium of concern, which is a common environmental micro-organism.
Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, state public health director, is warning people of Salmonella linked to Veggie Booty and Super Veggie Tings Crunch Corn Sticks Snack Food.