Kids Health

A New Kind Of Epidemic: FUN!

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 04.21.2012

David Katz, M.D.

Up to a point, we professionals are quite right to note how hard getting to health can be through the obstacle course of the modern day -- for adults and children alike. But there is another story to tell about health, and it is fun. It's all about fun.

Hydration and Kids

Michael Feigin, M.S., C.S.C.S. | Posted 03.01.2012

Michael Feigin, M.S., C.S.C.S.

2012-03-01-Capture.JPG In an effort to make water a little more fun, Michael and Elle experiment with some natural flavors.

Kairos Society: Hannah, Aaron and Jerry the Bear

Bill_Robinson | Posted 04.22.2012

Bill_Robinson

Hannah Chung is building a business with a product, "Jerry the Bear" which will help children who have Type One Diabetes.

3 Healthy Ways To Bond With Your Kids

Erika Katz | Posted 03.14.2012

Erika Katz

Jan. 1 has come and gone. The membership to that expensive gym has never been used because you had the flu, the no-carbs diet was impossible and your kids are still eating in front of the TV even though you promised yourself that would stop. How can you really make changes, not just for you but for your family?

Kids And Candy: None For Mine, Please

Noha Waibsnaider | Posted 02.27.2012

Noha Waibsnaider

When it comes to my son eating lollipops, I think about the politics of food in the United States and the science behind the ill-effects of refined sugar. But what really drives me to do something about it is my son's inevitable meltdown as he's coming down from the sugar high.

New Study Reveals Insight Into Minds Of Children With Autism

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 12.15.2011

Eyes may be the key to the soul, but the act of opening and closing them -- and the rate at which children do it -- may provide clues to the mind. Acc...

The Real Reason Apple Juice Is Dangerous

AP | MARILYNN MARCHIONE | Posted 01.31.2012

It's true – apple juice can pose a risk to your health. But not necessarily from the trace amounts of arsenic that people are arguing about. De...

Arsenic In Juice: How Concerned Should Parents Be?

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 11.20.2011

"Some of the best-known brands in America have arsenic in their apple juice." When Dr. Mehmet Oz announced this on the September 13 episode of "The Dr...

Lunch Lessons: Back to School 2011

Maria Rodale | Posted 10.24.2011

Maria Rodale

by guest blogger Anne Cooper Not a day goes by without the media addressing America's growing obesity crisis, and lately the discussion has settled o...

Kids Shouldn't Have Sports Or Energy Drinks: Report

Posted 08.01.2011

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New Study Finds Flame Retardant Chemicals are in Most Baby Products

Sarah Janssen | Posted 07.19.2011

Sarah Janssen

A new study published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Environmental Science & Technology, found that out of 101 baby products tested, 80 contained flame retardant chemicals.

Child Nutrition Bill Stalls In House

AP | MARY CLARE JALONICK | Posted 11.17.2011

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama's campaign for healthier school lunches has stalled in Congress after anti-hunger groups and more than 10...

ER Visits For Concussions Soar Among Kid Athletes

AP | LINDSEY TANNER | Posted 11.17.2011

CHICAGO — Emergency room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has skyrocketed in recent years, suggesting the intensity of kids' spor...

WHO Creates Database On Use Of Child Medicines

AP | Posted 11.17.2011

GENEVA — The World Health Organization on Friday issued its first-ever guidance on how to use more than 240 essential medicines for children und...

States Requiring PE, But Amount Varies

AP | MARY CLARE JALONICK | Posted 11.17.2011

WASHINGTON — More states are requiring physical education for elementary, middle and high school students, though few require kids to exercise f...

Childhood Obesity - Could Backyard Games Help?

Laura Trice | Posted 11.17.2011

Laura Trice

Author Marlene Byrne is re-teaching kids the backyard and outdoor games that we played. She also alluded to the decrease of backyard play and the possible connection to childhood obesity.

Exercise Limits: Just 1 In 5 kids Live Near Parks

AP | Posted 11.17.2011

ATLANTA — Health officials say one reason so many American kids are overweight is that few have a nearby place to play and exercise. Only about...

How to Get Your Kids to Love Yoga

Yoga Journal | Posted 11.17.2011

All yogi parents would love to see their children reap the benefits of yoga, but the surest way to get kids to run the other way is to force it on the...

Dueling Docs: Are Dental Sealants Safe for Kids?

Janice Horowitz | Posted 11.17.2011

Janice Horowitz

Five-to-10-year-olds who used sealants had less than half the tooth decay on biting surfaces five years after treatment than those who brushed regularly. But are they safe?

Hamsters, Exotic Pets May Put Young Children At Risk, Doctors Say

AP | LINDSEY TANNER | Posted 11.17.2011

CHICAGO — Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets _ or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter _ because o...