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Children's Health

When should I have my baby vaccinated?

July 28, 2009 Children's Health

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Having your baby vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. These immunizations will help protect your baby from serious and even fatal diseases.
Your doctor is the best source of information on when you should have your baby vaccinated but here is an immunization schedule that is [...]

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Important Vaccines for Infants and Young Children

July 27, 2009 Children's Health

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Immunization is one of the most essential health interventions ever. Many lives by the millions are saved over the years and many diseases are prevented because of it.
At an early age, infants and young children have to be vaccinated in order to prevent diseases as soon as possible. It is also important to [...]

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Childhood Obesity

May 21, 2009 Children's Health

ABC news report highlighting childhood obesity & rising rates of type 2 diabetes in children.
Duration : 0:8:32
Related PostsHow To Stop Your Child From Falling Victim To The Childhood Obesity EpidemicImage by josefnovak33 via FlickrIt is evident that Childhood obesity has become a very serious epide…Childhood Obesity And How To Combat ItImage via WikipediaThis chronic condition [...]

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On Call – Childhood Allergies

May 16, 2009 Children's Health

In our recent On Call Health network segment, Dr. Larry Montelibano of Ochsner Hospital discusses childhood allergies and what parents might be able to do when the children are infants to lesson and possibly prevent allergies.
Duration : 0:1:52
Related PostsChildhood AsthmaImage via WikipediaConsidered to be the most common chronic disease in children, asthma affects over…How To [...]

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Childhood Obesity And How To Combat It

March 15, 2009 Children's Health

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This chronic condition has increased rapidly over the past years has finally gained national recognition. Many more children between the ages of two years old and five years old are already on there way to becoming the next generation of obese teens, and eventually obese adults and obese seniors.
With obesity being one of [...]

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ADHD

March 12, 2009 Children's Health

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ADHD is an illness that starts in childhood. A child with ADHD has trouble sitting still, doesnt finish things that they begin and usually acts without first thinking things through. This is a real illness that can change the way your child acts, feels, or thinks at times.
There are many different treatments [...]

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A Background Look at Human Growth Hormone

March 7, 2009 Children's Health

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Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell reproduction. Sometimes referred to as straight Growth Hormone (GH) the terms can be a little confusing for the uninitiated.
Growth Hormone promotes (amongst other things) cell regeneration, tissue repair and supports the immune system in fighting [...]

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How To Stop Your Child From Falling Victim To The Childhood Obesity Epidemic

March 4, 2009 Children's Health

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It is evident that Childhood obesity has become a very serious epidemic. The risks of childhood illnesses, such as diabetes are on the rise. This is because numerous children are now classified as obese; this means that more instances of childhood illnesses will continue to occur.
In this day and age, [...]

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