Children's health
27 Mar 2006
Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc
Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Inc supports the families of babies with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD or baby reflux).
Diseases
26 Mar 2006
Peanut allergy
Peanut allergy symptoms affect 1 in 50 children and can be fatal. People allergic to peanuts can prevent allergic reactions by avoiding exposure to nuts.
Children's health
26 Mar 2006
Egg allergy
Egg allergies cause immune responses (allergic reactions), such as hives, when eggs are eaten. They usually begin in babies or toddlers.
Anatomy
22 Mar 2006
Female reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy
The female reproductive system includes reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina), and urogenital organs (urethra, kidneys).
Children's health
21 Mar 2006
Parents susceptible to suicide after death of ill child at home
In addition to prolonged anxiety and depression, parents who have a child who dies at home may be at increased risk of suicide, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal for March 18th. Accessibility to the child’s opioid medication after the death may provide an easy avenue…
Children's health
21 Mar 2006
WA Leads World-First Bid to Crack Diabetes Code
Three thousand Australian families with children affected by diabetes are being asked to join a nationwide effort to set up a DNA database that could help prevent the chronic condition. The creation of the Australian Childhood Diabetes DNA Repository is being funded by a 1.78 million dollar grant from…
Cancer
19 Mar 2006
Adverse Reactions to Natural Food Chemicals
Some natural food chemicals, in particular salicylates, amines and monosodium glutamate (MSG), can cause reactions in sensitive people, where they are often labeled food intolerances.
Children's Health
18 Mar 2006
Adverse Reactions to Foods
Adverse Reactions to Food: Many people associate various symptoms to foods, and while scientific evidence that foods can be harmful is lacking in many cases,…
Children's health
17 Mar 2006
Watchdog Report Finds Children's TV Programs Are More Violent Than Prime-Time Adult Shows
A media watchdog group has released a report that finds that children’s television programs are more violent that those shown during prime time. Parents Television Council analyzed entertainment targeted for children. Its report, “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: A Content Analysis of Children’s Television,” found that programming for children was…
