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Dogs Becoming Part of the Family: Dog Bite Injuries Decreasing

The National Canine Research Council (NCRC) celebrates the benefits of responsible pet ownership. When we observe the principles of responsible pet ownership, which include walking and playing with dogs, we enrich our lives, as well as those of our dogs, and in doing so, promote well-being and safety for all. Amenia, NY (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Americans live closer to their dogs than ever before. A...

Woodlands Urologists Offer Comprehensive Men's Health Seminar May 22

Texas Regional Urology doctors will offer a complimentary program discussing current treatment of low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and prostate health. The Woodlands, Texas (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 In response to growing awareness and interest in men's health issues, Dr. Drew Dylewski and Dr. Matthew Hogan of Texas Regional Urology will be offering a complimentary Men's Health Seminar...

Pediatric Internet Safety Checklist (PISC) Released by NYS Forensic Psychologist

The Pediatric Internet Safety Checklist (PISC) for parents and educators has been released by iPredator Inc. Developed by Michael Nuccitelli Psy.D., C.F.C., a New York State licensed psychologist and certified forensic consultant, the PCSC assesses a child’s cyber attack vulnerabilities and internet safety prowess. Poughkeepsie, New York (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Internet safety, internet addiction,...

In US, 20% Of Children Have A Mental Disorder

Nearly 20% of children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder, and the number has been increasing for over a decade, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report covered the topic...

UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Florida Energizes Youth About Healthy Living Through “IRONMAN” Races

The UnitedHealthcare IRONKIDS Florida event raced around Lake Eva Park today. Thomas Moore from UnitedHealthcare of Florida, and Patrick McGee, IRONKIDS Race Director kicked-off the triathlon’s pool swim, bike course and run aimed to help stem the rising tide of childhood obesity through exercise and healthy lifestyles. Students from Lake Orienta an...

Celebrities, Elected Officials & Special Needs Network "Pump it Up" for Autism Awareness

The 5th Annual Pink Pump Affair, sponsored by Toyota, Walmart and Wells Fargo, will benefit LA’s only free summer camp for children with autism, their siblings and peers. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Special Needs Network will be joined by celebrities, elected officials and distinguished guests on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel for the 5th Annual Pink Pump Affai...

Feds Make It Easier For States To Enroll Poor Under Health Law

The Obama administration is making it easier for states to sign up the poor for health coverage – and to help those people stay covered. On Friday, it informed state officials that they could simplify enrollment in Medicaid, the federal-state program for the poor, to handle the onslaught of millions of anticipated enrollees next year when the health care law expands coverage.  At least...

Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children

SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Children who swallow high-powered magnets often need surgery and other invasive procedures to remove the objects, according to a new study. The researchers, from the Louisiana State University Health Center in Ne...

Study: Teens involved in dating violence are likely to be both victim and perpetrator

Teens in a relationship that involves dating violence are likely to be both a victim and perpetrator, as opposed to being just one or the other, finds a recent study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. In some situations teens play both roles with o...

Alcohol advertising pre-disposes young people to have favorable attitudes toward drinking

In order to avoid exposing vulnerable groups such as children and young adults to alcohol advertising, industry groups have developed their own self-regulation guidelines. However, these guidelines have been criticized for possible conflict of intere...

Parents need to protect children from allergen exposure, says Hope Paige CEO

A report released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls allergy rates among U.S. children an "epidemic."

Pediatrics: HPV Warts Spread from Parents to Kids; polyDNA Recommends Protecting Kids from HPV with Gene-Eden VIR

Children often get warts from family members or classmates rather than from public spaces. (1) polyDNA suggests that parents use Gene-Eden-VIR to help prevent HPV transmission to their children. Rochester, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 WebMD reports that “…a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family me...

Comprehensive Parent Cyber Safety Checklist Released by NYS Licensed Psychologist

An exhaustive cyber safety risk assessment for parents has been released by iPredator Inc. Developed by Michael Nuccitelli Psy.D., C.F.C., a New York State licensed psychologist and certified forensic consultant, this cyber risk assessment assists parents, primary caregivers and helps assess the child’s cyber attack vulnerabilities and internet safety prowess. Poughkeepsie, New York (PRWEB) May...

Schachter, Hendy & Johnson PSC Lawyer Says Cochlear Implant Victims Should Know Their Legal Rights

Fort Wright, KY (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 During Better Hearing and Speech Month, parents of children with hearing loss should consider the legal protections they have, including the right to bring a product liability claim, when problems arise with th...

Journal of Caffeine Research: FDA needs to be vigilant, proactive in regulating caffeine

Caffeine is being added to a growing number of food and drink products, including energy drinks, snack foods, and even gum, that are often marketed to adolescents and children.

Most Americans Have Smoke-Free Rules For Home And Car

A national survey finds that a large majority of adults in the US voluntarily apply smoke-free rules in their homes or vehicles. Yet despite this, millions of Americans, many of them children, continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke in these env...

New research identifies risks, interventions for children's GI health

(Digestive Disease Week) An increasing number of US children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week®.

Fever reducers don't slow children's recovery: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A review of past research finds that fever-reducing drugs have no effect on the speed of children's recovery from an infection, contrary to the fears of some doctors and parents.

Associations between genome-wide Native American ancestry, known risk alleles and B-cell ALL risk in Hispanic children

Pharmacists' Picks: Topical BioMedics' Topricin Listed on Top Recommended OTC Health Products

Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream has been listed among nationally recommended over-the-counter (OTC) health products 2012 – 2013 in an initiative conducted by "U.S. News" in collaboration with the trade journal "Pharmacy Times." The product--which is not in mass market distribution yet--has earned the “No. 1 Pharmacists Recommended designation” in the “Topical Ana...

Wright Medical Hip Lawsuit Update: New Video Informs Patients Why Profemur Z Hip Implant Is Allegedly Failing

Kent Klaudt, an injury lawyer at the national plaintiffs’ law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that Lieff Cabraser released today a video on the injuries suffered by hip replacement patients who received the Profemur Z hip made with titanium metal alloy, manufactured by Wright Medical Technology, Inc. The video can be seen on Y...

Loma Linda University Medical Center Urges Women With Family History of Cancer to Seek Genetic Counseling

In the wake of actress Angelina Jolie’s public announcement that she recently underwent a preventive double mastectomy, Loma Linda University Medical Center urges women with a family history of cancer to have proper counseling and testing, if indicated, to see if they are at similar risk. Jolie, 37, had her procedure after learning that she carr...

Novo reports Phase III data for hemophilia B compound

Novo Nordisk A/S (CSE:NVO; NYSE:NVO) reported data on Friday from the 74-patient Phase III paradigm 2 trial evaluating N9-GP -- a glyco-pegylated derivative of recombinant human Factor IX -- to treat and prevent bleeding episodes in patients with hem...

Fuse Science, Inc. Joins "Zoe Goes Running" as Sponsor to Benefit the World Pediatric Project

MIAMI LAKES, Fla., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Fuse Science, Inc. (OTCQB: DROP), (www.fusescience.com) a consumer products and delivery technology company that is developing new, patent-pending te...

The Detroit Institute for Children Needs Your Vote To Win $25,000

The Organization is Competing in Art Van Furniture’s Third Annual Million Dollar Charity Challenge Bonus Challenge The Detroit Institute for Children (DIC) needs your help - not in dollars, but in votes! Through May 30, you can vote daily for the organization in the Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge Bonus Challenge. The top three char...