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.
The next season of hit reality show The Biggest Loser will be the first to feature children, according to one of its cast members. Jillian Michaels, the show’s trainer, confirmed that new episodes of the show will have adolescent participants in order to use the show as a battleground against childhood obesity. “As a former […]
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With obesity rates among children and adolescents nearing 17 percent in the United States, parents are turning to different strategies to try to encourage their kids to stay active. While kids are still encouraged to play outside and participate in sports, more and more parents are scheduling workout classes for their children. In particular, yoga […]
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Researchers from Australia’s University of Adelaide have found a link between healthy infant diets and slightly boosted IQ scores. In the new study, the feeding habits of 7,000 infants were tracked when the children were 6 months, 15 months and 2 years old. The participants then took IQ tests when they reached the age of […]
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Bumbo baby Seats sold between August 2003 and August 2012 at various children’s stores across North America are being recalled due to the possibility if infant injury. According to the press release, infants can arch their backs and flip out of the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injury should they fall from a raised surface. […]
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Mother’s Touch Baby Bather and small Deluxe Baby Bather are both being recalled due possible harm to the child. The recall affects Summer Infant baby bathers with a small, almost square pink or blue plastic base. According to the official press release, the base measures 34.4 centimetres long by 31.8 centimetres wide. The following model […]
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