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Medindia's Press Release’ section provides the latest press release on Child Health from across the world for the global audience. This page links to 2463 Child Health press releases.

The Launch of Raising Addy - A place to learn, share ideas and support parents of special needs children

Today is the official launch of Raising Addy, a place to learn, share ideas and support parents of special needs children. CHICAGO , Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today is the official launch of Raising Addy, a place to learn, share ...


Government of Canada invests in physical activity programs for children and youth

Encouraging physical activity early can help improve overall health and prevent chronic disease OTTAWA, ON , Jan. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - Physical activity is a pillar of healthy living, and yet only 15% of 5-17 year olds were meeting ...

Cantata Health Solutions makes a holiday donation to Child Focus

Towards their Giving Tree Initiative for children and teenagers in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cantata Health Solutions, a leading provider of Healthcare technology solutions for hospitals ...

Publication Finds that Modernization of U.S. Newborn Screening System is Necessary, Calls for Change

First study to delineate solutions to U.S. newborn screening system challenges and identify the need for modernization to keep pace with innovation. WASHINGTON , Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, JAMA Network Open published  Expert ...

Advisory - Accidental ingestion of illegal "copycat" edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children

OTTAWA, ON , Dec. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Illegal edible cannabis products Issue: Children have been hospitalized after accidentally ingesting illegal "copycat" edible cannabis products that resemble popular candies and ...

Intrapapillary Local Anesthesia Infiltrations Reduces pain in Pediatric Dentistry

Published in Anesthesia Progress, a new study suggests that the use of intrapapillary LA infiltrations combined with IV pain medication reduces pain after dental procedures in pediatric patients. LAWRENCE, Kan. , Dec. 21, 2021 ...

Government of Canada receives additional pediatric vaccine doses

GATINEAU , QC, Dec. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of everyone in Canada from COVID-19. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the government has worked closely with vaccine ...

CEO of large TX nonprofit children's mental health treatment center echoes US Surgeon General's advisory that kids' struggles are "uniquely hard to navigate"

On December 7, 2021, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a strongly worded advisory on the urgent need to address the nation's youth mental health crisis "further exposed by COVID-19 pandemic." It is filled with alarming statistics that ...

Prevent Blindness Declares 2022 as the "Year of Children's Vision"

New Initiative to Focus Year-long Efforts into Improving Children's Vision and Eye Health CHICAGO , Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's oldest nonprofit eye health and safety organization, has declared ...

Yesglasses Donates Over 1,400 Pairs of Glasses to Feed the Children

Working to make the world's future more clear, while making sustainable eyewear more accessible to everyone. NEWARK, Del. , Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As a glasses company with a global footprint, Yesglasses strongly believes in ...

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Severity of Autism: Brain Overgrowth in Fetus Determines Its Extent!

Severity of Autism: Brain Overgrowth in Fetus Determines Its Extent!

The extent of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) varies across children. Certain children diagnosed with ASD, also known as autism , may face significant challenges throughout their lives, such as delays in development, difficulties in ...

India’s Efforts to Combat Child Food Poverty

India’s Efforts to Combat Child Food Poverty

India has successfully reduced the disparity in severe child food poverty between poorer and wealthier households by at least 5 percentage points over the last decade ( ). The other countries with severe food poverty among children include ...

Kids Bear the Brunt of Thirdhand Smoke

Kids Bear the Brunt of Thirdhand Smoke

Children are the most susceptible to third-hand smoke ( ) pollutants that linger indoors after tobacco is smoked. World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31 to raise awareness about the health risks of using tobacco . Thirdhand smoke ...

Early Introduction of Peanuts Reduces Allergy Risk in Children

Early Introduction of Peanuts Reduces Allergy Risk in Children

Regularly feeding children peanuts from infancy to age five decreased the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy in adolescence by 71%, persisting even when dietary habits regarding peanuts varied over the years ...

Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and Childhood: Effects on Mental Health

Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and Childhood: Effects on Mental Health

Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women are associated with an increased likelihood of their children exhibiting neurobehavioral problems by age 3, according to a new study conducted by a researcher from the University of Florida College of Public ...

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