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Give Kids A Smile Program Celebrates 15th Year
By Anne Collins | Feb 04, 2017 11:12 AM ESTGive Kids A Smile Program is scheduled for the whole year. For more information about Give Kids A Smile programs taking place in your area, you may call 844.490.GKAS (4527). It provides free service for children who do not have access to dental care.
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France Bans Spanking Of Children, Other Forms Of Corporal Punishment
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 06, 2017 11:54 AM ESTFrance follows 51 other countries after it passed a bill prohibiting spanking, corporal punishment and violence against children.
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Majority Of Antidepressants Don't Work On Kids, Teens With Depression: Study
By Mariel Peralta | Jun 10, 2016 06:00 AM EDTA new study found that majority of antidepressants doesn't have an effect on kids and teens suffering from depression.
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How To Floss Your Kids?
By Chris Bale | Apr 29, 2016 04:20 AM EDTFlossing is an important way of cleaning the teeth as it cleans the area that a toothbrush cannot reach. However, you should be careful when you floss your kids since their gums are still sensitive.
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Teaching Kids 'Mindfulness' May Solve Childhood Obesity
By Jenn Loro | Jan 28, 2016 11:00 AM ESTA new study links unhealthy eating behaviors with impulsive brain function- suggests mindfulness therapy to reverse childhood obesity.
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A Simple Trick To Help Kids Lose Weight: Water Jets
By Jenn Loro | Jan 22, 2016 08:56 AM ESTWater dispensing machines installed in cafeterias across New York City’s public schools have shown to help overweight students lose weight according to a recently published report by New York University (NYU).
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Cough Syrup For Kids Recalled For Alleged Incorrect Dosage Instructions
By Jenn Loro | Jan 14, 2016 02:51 PM ESTPharmaceutical company Perrigo recently ordered a nationwide recall of its two cough syrups for children sold under different brand labels after erroneous markings of dosing cups were printed on the packaging.
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How Technology These Days is Taking a Toll on Children
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 30, 2015 11:02 AM ESTAccording to the doctors and experts, the latest victims claimed by technology are the children.
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Antibiotics an Option for Treatment of Appendix over Surgery for Kids
By Kanika Gupta | Dec 17, 2015 01:40 PM ESTAccording to the latest U.S Study, offering children’s families the option of choosing antibiotics instead of surgery is a safe alternative and may also be able to lead to better results.
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Metals In Local Groceries Can Impact Kids Health, Study Warns
By Kamal Nayan | Nov 30, 2014 05:24 PM ESTChildren may be getting higher than recommended levels of calcium, nickel and manganese, a survey of metal concentrations in food and beverages said.
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Ways To Educate Kids About Food
By Kamal Nayan | Nov 28, 2014 12:20 PM ESTExperts suggest starting early when it comes to educating kids about food and inculcating good food habits in them. Here are some fun ways to teach your children about food and good food habits:
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Five Home Remedies To Curb Cold And Cough In Kids
By Kamal Nayan | Oct 16, 2014 10:39 AM EDTAs the change in weather takes place, viral cough and cold become common ailments that kids suffer from. Here are some remedies to treat the ailment and boost kid's immunity:
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Rate of Children Admitted to Emergency Rooms Increased
By Cheri Cheng | Oct 14, 2014 06:12 PM EDTAccording to the research team, the number of children, teenagers and young adults that visited the ED increased in California regardless of the type of insurance they had
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Afterschool Exercise Program Boosts Kids’ Fitness and Cognition
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 29, 2014 01:06 PM EDTAfterschool exercise program not only increases kids' fitness levels, it also boosts cognition, a new study reported.
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90 Percent American Kids Eat Too Much Salt
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 10, 2014 02:41 PM EDTNine out of 10 American kids eat more salt than the recommended quantity, according to a new federal government report. The excessive intake of salt is raising their lifelong risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
