Health Articles
FDA Expands Age Range for Use of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved age range for Menactra, a bacterial meningitis vaccine, to include children a....
Second Opinions Can Help Cancer Patients
(NewsUSA) - "You've got cancer." Just the thought of hearing that phrase evokes fear among most of u....
Service Organization Pledges $150M for Blindness Prevention
(NewsUSA) - Every minute, one child goes blind. By the end of the year, half a million children will have lost....
UNIVERSAL’S U.S. THEME PARKS CREATE HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR GUESTS
Orlando, Fl.; Universal City, Ca. (Dec. 20, 2006) - Beginning December 24, adults and children will find a healthier approa....
Babies Online's Free Week by Week Pregnancy Calendar - An i....
An ovulation calculator lets you know the days that you are most likely to
be ovulating,
Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from t....
Top 10 Tips for Better Heart Health
(NewsUSA) - Valentine's Day makes February a natural for American Heart Month. How can you make sure your hear....
Enjoy Good Nutrition With Eggs
(NewsUSA) - MyPyramid.gov recommends not only that we eat more fruits and vegetables, but also more fish, part....
Orlando Schools Hope to Encourage Healthier Students This School Year
The Orlando schools will be promoting health and wellness to its students this year. As part of the Orange County Schools, the Orlando schools ....
Demand For Speech Therapists Versus Availability Causing Crisis For The Florida Schools
With the passing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, schools across the nation are now required to offer services that were bef....
Talking-Book Program Breaks Barriers, Allowing All to Read
(NewsUSA) - Curling up with a good book is a pleasure some people forgo as a result of blindness or physical h....
Less TV, Fewer Videos Help Keep Weight in Check
(NewsUSA) - Every day, 8- to 18-year-olds spend, on average, nearly four hours watching TV or videos, more tha....
Tips on Preventing, Treating Head Lice
(NewsUSA) - They're itchy and crawly, and you certainly don't want them sharing your kids' pillows at night. <....
Tips for a Safe Home This Holiday Season
(NewsUSA) - Soft candle glow, crackling fire logs and garlands of twinkling lights brighten homes during the h....
Tips for a Cleaner, Healthier Home
(NewsUSA) - How clean is clean? Understanding the difference between a home that looks clean and a home that ....
Simple Steps Can Keep Families Healthy During Cold and Flu
(NewsUSA) - With the flu vaccine shortage, parents are searching for answers on how to keep their children hea....
Stick to Your Calorie Budget With Holiday 'Superfoods'
(NewsUSA) - For those on a calorie budget, the holiday season can seem like a dietary minefield. Cookie platte....
Controlled-Carb Eating For the Holidays
(NewsUSA) - The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, and for some, a time to put their he....
5 Ways to Treat Your Feet After Holiday Shopping
(NewsUSA) - Holiday shopping is not easy on the feet. Not only are you trekking from store to store, but if yo....
Over the Holidays, Give Yourself the Gift of Sleep
(NewsUSA) - During this busy holiday season, as you nestle snug in your bed, forget the presents yet to be wra....
Children’s Hospital Oakland Scientist First to Show Certain Pregnant Women at Risk for Iron Overload
(May 31, 2006) Study proves current recommendations for iron supplementation can cause birth complications
A new study conducted by....
Behaviors May Indicate Risk of Adolescent Depression
(May 15,2006)New findings from a study supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, show....
Materials Help Youth Evaluate Media Messages, Make Food, Activity Choices
(May 24,2006)A new after-school program helps kids interpret the numerous messages they receive every day to make healthier choices ....
Study Finds Middle-Aged Americans Not as Healthy as English Counterparts
(May 2, 2006) White middle-aged Americans are not as healthy as their English counterparts, and in both countries lower income and educatio....
Common Reflux Treatment Linked to Life Threatening Bowel Infection in Premature Infants
(February 8,2006)Researchers in an NIH network have found that premature infants given a common class of non-prescription drugs used to tre....
(January 12,2006)Majority of Incidents Occur in the Home
Keeping medications out of the easy grasp of children four and younger in ....
(February 28, 2006)Although the majority of children who need emergency medical care are brought to hospitals that have appropriate emergenc....
Thirteen Month Delay Between Evaluation and Autism Diagnosis in Children
(May 10,2006) Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may experience a 13-month delay before they are diagnosed. A study in the April ....
You have just learned that you are expecting a baby. Even if you have other children, you must take a look at cribs. Is the crib you already have a....
How to Find a Good Pediatrician in Your Area
Congratulations, you’re pregnant. As the count-down to the birth of your new child approaches, you should consider finding a pediatrician who will ....
One of the most important steps you can take to prepare for a baby is childproofing your home. Little hands will get into things you never even th....
