Archive for August, 2007

Computer-Related Eye Strain Not Just for Adults (HealthDay)

Friday, August 31st, 2007
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Parents have two more items to add to their back-to-school checklist: an eye check for their children and a review of their computer workstation for possible causes of eye strain.

Growing Number of U.S. Kids Not Getting Needed Vaccinations (HealthDay)

Friday, August 31st, 2007
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Immunization programs in the United States have been remarkably successful, virtually eliminating diseases like measles and polio.

Growing Number of U.S. Kids Not Getting Needed Vaccinations (HealthDay)

Friday, August 31st, 2007
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Immunization programs in the United States have been remarkably successful, virtually eliminating diseases like measles and polio.

Abbott in warning to greedy doctors - The Age

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Earthtimes.org

Abbott in warning to greedy doctors
The Age - 3 hours ago
DOCTORS risk losing public trust because some are hiking up their fees for profit, aggressively advertising health services or failing to warn patients about out-of-pocket costs, federal Health Minister Tony Abbott has warned.
See the doctor anytime, but it'll cost you Houston Chronicle
Medicare to Reveal Data About Doctors Washington Post
Dog Flu Diet and Diseases - Earthtimes.org
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High blood pressure linked with fertility treatment (Reuters)

Friday, August 31st, 2007
Reuters - The risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension) is higher in pregnancies resulting from infertility treatments compared with those resulting from spontaneous conceptions.

High blood pressure linked with fertility treatment (Reuters)

Friday, August 31st, 2007
Reuters - The risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension) is higher in pregnancies resulting from infertility treatments compared with those resulting from spontaneous conceptions.

Growing Number of U.S. Kids Not Getting Needed Vaccinations (HealthDay)

Friday, August 31st, 2007
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Immunization programs in the United States have been remarkably successful, virtually eliminating diseases like measles and polio.

Why gym may fix it - Times Online

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Why gym may fix it
Times Online - Aug 31, 2007
Fresh evidence in the food-or-fitness debate suggests that PE can keep kids slim. Simon Crompton reports The PE kit is washed and bagged, ready for a new term.
Study links obesity to moms Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Babies born to diabetic mothers prone to obesity CNN-IBN
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NY survey finds smoking down among middle/high school students - Bizjournals.com

Friday, August 31st, 2007

SpiritIndia

NY survey finds smoking down among middle/high school students
Bizjournals.com - Aug 31, 2007
The New York state Health Department this week released the results of a survey finding that youth smoking has declined 45 percent since 2000.
Do Cigarette Taxes Help or Hurt Poor Smokers? ABC News
YOUNG SMOKERS ARE RISKING IT ALL South Wales Evening Post
WSTM-TV - St. Petersburg Times - Newsday - SpiritIndia
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Children stressed 6 months before starting school - Hindu

Friday, August 31st, 2007

SpiritIndia

Children stressed 6 months before starting school
Hindu - 2 hours ago
The first few days at school can be an anxious time as children face the challenge of a new environment and making new friends but according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, children show signs of stress three to six ...
Pre-school children show stress Guardian Unlimited
Children stressed over starting school ic Wales
FOX News - BBC News - NEWS.com.au - Times Online
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