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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 2528 Child Health press releases.

PDA Reminds Parents About the Importance of Children's Oral Health

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 17 It's National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM), an oral health campaign designed to educate children about the importance of good oral health. The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) emphasizes developing good ...


Seven National Policy-maker Organizations Awarded Grants for Initiatives to Reverse Childhood Obesity Epidemic

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 Seven organizations representing policy-makers from across the country have received a total of nearly $2 million in grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to help communities increase children's access to ...

29 Clear Channel stations Nationwide Raise Nearly $2.8 Million to Help Save the Lives of Kids Fighting Cancer and Other Deadly Diseases

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 16 Twenty-nine Clear Channel stations nationwide held local radiothons on( )February 11-12 raising $2,792,094 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(®), one of the world's premier centers for the ...

Oral Health America and Trident(R) gum Celebrate Children's Dental Health Month With Grant Award to the Deamonte Driver Dental Project

CHICAGO, Feb. 16 Oral Health America, Trident® gum, and Maryland leaders are celebrating Children's Dental Health Month (February) and the expansion of the Deamonte Driver Dental Project, a school-based community oral health initiative ...

Fetal Surgery Continues to Advance

Experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Describe Current State of the Science PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Repairing birth defects in the womb. Inserting a tiny laser into the mother's uterus to seal off an ...

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation Names Celtics Captain Paul Pierce National Athlete Spokesperson in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

BOSTON and NEW YORK, Feb. 11 Eight-time NBA All-Star Paul Pierce joined the nationwide fight to combat childhood obesity today as a National Athlete Spokesperson for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership of the American ...

In Support of the 'Let's Move' Campaign to Fight Childhood Obesity, Verizon Thinkfinity Providing Free Educational Resources on Nutrition and Exercise

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 10 In support of first lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign to battle childhood obesity, Verizon Thinkfinity has launched a new feature highlighting free educational resources to help teachers and parents educate ...

Prevention Is Key Research Goal for Premature Babies, Scientists Say

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 10 Family history, infection and stress all may play a role in raising a woman's risk of having a premature baby - but they don't fully explain why some women give birth too soon and others don't, according to a ...

International Conference Focuses on Pediatric Heart Disease

Medical Professionals to Present Research Updates, Clinical Tips - and Even Music PHILADELPHIA and ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An international group of over 900 medical experts gathers today to discuss the most ...

Discovery Health Presents Its Most Dramatic and All New Baby Week

SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 9 The addition of a baby to a family is supposed to be one of life's happiest events - but for some, the road can be a little rocky. Discovery Health's all-new BABY WEEK kicks off on Monday, March 1 at 8 PM (ET/PT,) ...

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Childhood Attention Issues Linked to Psychosis Risk

Childhood Attention Issues Linked to Psychosis Risk

Children genetically predisposed to neuropsychiatric and cognitive disorders are more likely to experience severe psychotic symptoms and attention problems, stated new study. ...

The Lingering Effects of Childhood BMI on Lung Health

The Lingering Effects of Childhood BMI on Lung Health

In children abnormal BMI, whether too high or too low was found to be linked to impaired lung function. ( ) About 10 percent people suffer from poor lung function in childhood. They also cannot achieve maximal lung capacity in adulthood, ...

Kenya Faces Child Malnutrition Surge

Kenya Faces Child Malnutrition Surge

According to Kenya's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), approximately 479,498 children under five in 23 arid regions are suffering from acute malnutrition and require treatment. ...

Do Elimination Diets Really Help Kids With Eczema?

Do Elimination Diets Really Help Kids With Eczema?

Parents of children with atopic dermatitis (eczema) sometimes consider elimination diets to lower food allergy risks. However, a new study reveals that elimination diets offer only slight improvement for AD symptoms, with mild lesion ...

Early Infant Feeding Choices Crucial for Obesity Risk

Early Infant Feeding Choices Crucial for Obesity Risk

A study followed 299 women and their infants from pregnancy to toddlerhood, investigating the factors contributing to rapid infant weight gain. The research identified specific...

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