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Children’s health has always been an important element of health news. Here you will find all of the latest health news related specifically to children. From studies and trends to nutrition and recalls, we have all the information you need to keep your children healthy and happy.

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Let’s Talk About Depression…
By Debbie McGauran Children

Let’s Talk About Depression…

Depression is an illness that pays no head to age, sex, race, or socioeconomic status. Anyone, anywhere can develop this devastating and lethal disease. Young, old, male female, rich or poor—no one is immune. Depression is a chemical imbalance of the brain in which the “feel good” substance, known as dopamine, is no longer produced […]

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Fireworks, Sparklers, and Other Fourth of July Health Hazards
By Emily Lockhart Children

Fireworks, Sparklers, and Other Fourth of July Health Hazards

No Canada Day or Fourth of July holiday is complete without a magical night of fireworks and sparklers. However, as shiny and harmless as firecrackers may seem—even the smallest poppers and bangers can cause serious injury… Fireworks Injuries are Prevalent 2015 statistics from the Fireworks Safety Survey, as commissioned by the American Academy of Ophthalmologists, […]

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What Parents Should Know About Enterovirus D68
By Lauren MacDonald Children

What Parents Should Know About Enterovirus D68

The Enterovirus D68, also known as EV-D68, has become a hot topic across North America since late summer and into fall, with a lot more positive tests recorded from children than previous years. With concerns rising, and investigations around a possible connection between the virus and some cases of child paralysis, the respiratory pathogen has […]

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