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Archive - Mar 12, 2010

Free Resources Designed to Help Docs Communicate With Parents About Immunizations

Fri, 2010-03-12 16:06 — earnie

Parental concerns can make it difficult for family physicians to get their youngest patients immunized.
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Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies

Fri, 2010-03-12 14:05 — earnie

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age.
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Prevention of choking hazards in food: Safe, children oriented packaging and design needed

Fri, 2010-03-12 10:05 — earnie

While choking hazards in toys have been widely publicized and addressed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ironically choking hazards in food have lacked federal attention despite the f
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California ranks 35th in maternal mortality, records 11.3 deaths per 100,000 live births

Fri, 2010-03-12 10:05 — earnie

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to
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UNICEF Tap Project raises funds to help provide clean water to millions of children around the world

Fri, 2010-03-12 10:05 — earnie

Now in its fourth year, the UNICEF Tap Project, a grassroots initiative from the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, returns to cities nationwide during World Water Week 2010 (March 21-27).
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Childhood obesity: Genetic variation could be a factor

Fri, 2010-03-12 10:05 — earnie

Increasing childhood obesity has worried governments and public health advisers in many countries.
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Death from pregnancy-related complications: Mississippi ranks 45th in Amnesty International list

Fri, 2010-03-12 09:05 — earnie

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to
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Tackling childhood obesity: Chidren need to be involved in physical activity program planning process

Fri, 2010-03-12 09:05 — earnie

Getting children involved in finding ways to become more physically active can not only make them more aware of local recreational opportunities, but can even help increase their own physical activity
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Flu infection during pregnancy may increase risk of schizophrenia in offspring

Fri, 2010-03-12 08:06 — earnie

Rhesus monkey babies born to mothers who had the flu while pregnant had smaller brains and showed other brain changes similar to those observed in human patients with schizophrenia, a study at the Uni
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Grants available for families in need of financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments

Fri, 2010-03-12 08:06 — earnie

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covere
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