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Newsweek examines challenges associated wtih U.S. food aid program

Newsweek examines how the U.S. farm bill influences food aid by tracking the efforts of U.S. entrepreneur Navyn Salem as she worked to launch a nonprofit capable of providing ready-to-use therapeutic (RUTF) food aid known as Plumpy'nut - "a squeezable package of fortified peanut-butter-based paste … used to feed severely malnourished children and pregnant or lactating women" - to NGOs that contract with USAID.

1 Apr 2010

Meditation to replace traumatic court visits for abuse kids

The Australian Government is discussing the introduction of meditation as a means to reduce psychological trauma to children who are abused or have to sit through court sessions. The trauma that a child at risk of abuse or other legal conflicts undergoes has been long debated and often accepted as a bitter truth.

1 Apr 2010

Breastfeeding benefits expanded to cover mothers: Risk of diabetes reduced

Research has found a new benefit that mothers can obtain by breast feeding – decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. Benefits of breastfeeding for the baby have been cited for a long time now. In spite of this knowledge according to The Australian Breastfeeding Association there is a definite gap in awareness regarding health benefits that this simple yet effective practice can offer.

1 Apr 2010

Insurers comply with new coverage rules for sick children

Early Tuesday, insurers agreed to new rules for covering sick children, including a ban that will take effect in September on "pre-existing condition exclusions" for children younger than 19.

1 Apr 2010

Funds raised at CASMA's spring conference to benefit The Montréal Children's Hospital

Mondial Assistance and the Computerized Airline Sales and Marketing Association announced today that a fundraiser held during a reception at CASMA's spring conference in Montréal raised enough money to purchase a saturation/end tidal carbon dioxide monitor for the Department of Anesthesia at The Montréal Children's Hospital.

31 Mar 2010

Nation's emergency physicians warn parents about dangers of prescription drug abuse

The nation's emergency physicians are issuing a strong warning to parents about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, which are now the second most abused drugs, after marijuana. Nearly three-quarters of a million people (741,425) needed emergency care in 2006 because of prescription drug abuse.

31 Mar 2010

PhRMA report: 234 medicines in development for special health care needs of children

America's pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies are developing 234 medicines for the special health care needs of children, according to a new report released today by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

31 Mar 2010

Renewed set of national policy guidelines to control diarrhoeal disease in Kenya

Today the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, together with the Department of Family Health (Division of Child and Adolescent Health), unveiled a renewed set of national policy guidelines to redouble diarrhoeal disease management and control efforts by putting proven interventions to work within the country's health system.

31 Mar 2010

March of Dimes declares 2010 Colorado funding for mom and baby health programs

The March of Dimes today announced its 2010 Colorado funding for mom and baby health programs. In total, the organization will invest $1,959,227 in research, services, education and advocacy programs.

31 Mar 2010

U.S. hotel offers personalized menus for children with food allergies

Traveling and dining with a young child with food allergies or special dietary needs can be a nightmare as most restaurants and hotels are not sensitive to this epidemic affecting more than three million children - one in 17 for those under age 3 - in the U.S. Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa now offers personalized menus for guests' children on restricted diets to make them feel special, not different.

31 Mar 2010

Parents’ presence in the recovery room may reduce children’s behavior problems

All parents worry when their child is undergoing surgery and anesthesia. You might assume that children undergoing surgery would be much relieved to find Mom or Dad is there when they wake up—but that's not necessarily the case, according to a study in the April issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS).

31 Mar 2010

Insurers agree to administration view on kids' coverage

Uncertainty over whether the health overhaul would deliver promised insurance protections to children came to a quick end Monday when insurers told the administration they would not seek to block regulations clarifying the matter, The Associated Press reports. At issue is whether insurers would be required to offer plans to children with preexisting conditions right away.

31 Mar 2010

Overweight infants may experience delayed motor skills

Those cute little rolls of fat some infants have may actually slow their ability to crawl and walk, according to a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

31 Mar 2010

Posting calorie counts on menus and menu boards also needed in Ontario

US President Barack Obama's groundbreaking health care legislation includes a provision requiring restaurants to post calories on menus and menu boards. For the past year, Ontario's doctors have been calling for similar action from the government, chain restaurants and school cafeterias in the province and believe now is the perfect time for this initiative to be implemented.

30 Mar 2010

Interpretation of violence between parents can influence development of trauma symptoms in children

If children feel threatened by even very low levels of violence between their parents, they may be at increased risk for developing trauma symptoms, new research suggests.

30 Mar 2010

Centre Philou inaugurates new facilities to welcome 6-12 year-old disabled children

The Centre Philou is inaugurating its new facilities to welcome new clients: 6-12 year-old severely physically disabled children for stays of two days to three weeks at a time. The Centre has already been welcoming 0-5 year-olds for almost five years.

30 Mar 2010

Racial disparity in infant sleep-related deaths

A study conducted by Children's Memorial Research Center reveals that African American infants are far more likely to die from sleep-related causes than any other ethnic group in Illinois.

30 Mar 2010

Vertical living kids

A University of Melbourne Associate Professor Carolyn Whitzman has recently concluded a study called “Vertical living kids” which proves that children living in high rises are not as independent as those living in the suburbs. They are far more dependent on parental supervision when planning outings and excursions.

30 Mar 2010

Devereux Florida's Viera Campus secures $100,000 in federal funds

Devereux Florida's Viera Campus has secured $100,000 in federal funds to renovate a 21,000 square foot facility that serves over 500 children each year who are in need of improved physical, social and emotional health.

30 Mar 2010

National Institute of Mental Health awards two-year, $998,940 grant for autism research

An average of one in 100 children in the United States has an autism spectrum disorder according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While over the last few years an increasing number of these children have begun to receive early intervention services, research shows that high quality and intensive intervention are critical for positive outcomes.

29 Mar 2010