A roundup of recent newspaper stories about children's health...
Monday, Dec. 7, 2008:
Study: Program for Teaching Kids Social Skills in Elementary School Improves Well Being Over the Long-Term
(HealthDay News, 12/3/08)
Florida Early Intervention Program that Helps Troubled Teens Called a Model for Other States
(NY Times, 12/4/08, by Eckholm)
Toy Manufacturers Agree to Meet 2009 Federal Limits on Lead Immediately
(SF Chronicle, 12/5/08, by Buchanan)
Teens Inserting Objects Under Skin as New Form of Self-Injury
(Reuters, 12/3/08, by Steenhuysen)
Research Shows Mothers' Cells Enter Fetus to Develop Child’s Immune System
(HealthDay News, 12/4/08, by Reinberg)
Increased Participation in Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Programs Across State Strains California Budget
(LA Times, 12/03/08, by MacVean)
Study: Children Born by Caesarian Delivery Face Almost Twice the Risk of Developing Asthma
(MedPage Today, 12/02/08, by Gever)
Research Finds Strong Link Between Media Exposure and Child Obesity and Tobacco Use
(Washington Post, 12/02/08, by St. George)
Research Shows Preemies' Low Blood Pressure Could Be Risk Factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
(HealthDay News, 12/01/08, by Reinberg)
Despite Guidelines, Pediatricians Often Skip Conversations with Teens About Drugs, Safety and Nutrition, Research Shows
(Health Behavior News Service, 12/1/08, by Ullman)
Survey of High School Students Reveals High Rates of Cheating and Stealing, Suggests Poor Ethical Standards Among Teens
(AP, 11/30/08, by Crary)
Study: Autism Places Tougher Financial Strain on Families Than Other Chronic Health Conditions
(AP, 12/1/08, by Tanner)
Report Card Gives U.S. a ‘D’ on Preterm Birth Rates – California Fares Slightly Better with a ‘C’
(LA Times, 12/1/08, by Ulene)
Genetic Test to Predict Athletic Ability Sparks Controversy About Potential Misuse
(NY Times, 11/29/08, by Macur)
FDA Announces Acceptable Threshold for Industrial Chemical Melamine in Infant Formula
(HealthDay News, 11/29/08)
Survey Shows One in Ten U.S. Doctors Consider Not Offering Childhood Vaccines Due to Cost
(AP, 12/01/08, by Stobbe)
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