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Childhood Diabetes and Infant Formula: Is There a Connection?New information concerning childhood diabetes and how infant formula may be connected was recently released.
Childhood Diabetes: 5 Things Parents Should KnowAlmost everyone knows of a child with diabetes.- Information About Childhood Diabetes SymptomsJust like the adults, kids may also be afflicted by some threatening illnesses for example diabetic issues.
- Childhood Diabetes & Risks for RetinopathyFor children who live with childhood diabetes, there is a risk for developing this progressive eye disorder that can lead to vision loss.
- Childhood Diabetes & Reducing Risk for Wilms' TumorIf your child has childhood diabetes, it is important to monitor kidney health closely in order to reduce the risk for developing this adverse health complication.
- Reading Glucose Levels Instead of Pop-Up Books: A Look into Living with Childhood DiabetesWhen she was only six years old, Amber grew incredibly ill. She was constantly dizzy, lost fifteen pounds in one week and felt weak. Her parents were confused and terrified. Juvenile diabetes affects millions of children each year.
- Childhood Diabetes and SchoolOne of the biggest issues concerning childhood diabetes will be your child's school. Up until now you had control over all aspects of your child's daily routine. Suddenly, when they begin to go off to school, you don't have that control any longer.
- Childhood Diabetes: Treatment and IncidenceChildhood diabetes has shown a dramatic increase in the last fifteen years. The main reason for this is the growth among children of type 2 diabetes that used to be seen mainly in adults. Treatment includes medication, nutrtion, and phsyical activity.
Serving Sizes for Children Ages 9 - 13Childhood obesity is growing in America everyday, currently there are over 12.5 million of our children who are considered obese.
Talking to a Child About a Life Threatening DiseaseEveryone is afraid when they hear the word "cancer," even children. Everywhere you turn in this generationn someone has cancer or has died of cancer.- Childhood Obesity: Should Children Be Taken from Their Homes?The Journal of the American Medical Association is suggesting that child welfare agencies step up and step in to place children that are morbidly obese into foster homes.
- Alstrom Syndrome in ChildrenAlstrom syndrome in children is a rare condition that commonly causes blindness and deafness. There are many other complications associated with this condition. Learn more about Alstrom syndrome in children.
- WHO Advocating Food Marketing Limits for Childhood ObesityThe World Health Organization is submitting their recommendations to governments in efforts to limit marketing geared to children under 12 promoting unhealthy food.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease Treatment for ChildrenOsgood-Schlatter disease is common among children and results in knee pain. Osgood-Schlatter disease treatment can be conducted at home to relieve the pain.- Neurodegenerative Disorders in Children and Pick's Disease SymptomsIf your child is being tested for frontal lobe neurodegenerative complications, here is what you need to know about Pick's disease symptoms.
Obesity-What it is Doing to AmericaObesity is at epidemic levels in America. Our children are showing signs of heart disease, and are rapidly on their way to heart attacks. What are some steps we can take to reverse what could be a disaster for the future of our children?- Obesity and ChildrenObesity and children is unfortunately becoming too common. My article gives an insight on the subject.
- Krabbe Disease Symptoms and Possible CausesThis article explains what Krabbe Disease is.
Hand Foot & Mouth Disease is the Pits!Blisters in your child's mouth, soles of feet and palms is probably Hand Foot and Mouth disease. Find out what you need to do as a parent to help your toddler get through this virus.- Obesity and ChildrenAn informative article written for parents with obese children.
- Are You Chronically Obese? What Are the Risks and the Solutions?This article is about the problem of obesity and its change to a chronic illness.
- Dermatomyositis in Your ChildDoes your child have Dermatomyositis or Polymyositis? Though this is a big undertaking, there are things you can do to make things easy.
What Are Some of the Most Common Diseases in Children?Nothing is more disturbing to a parent than when a child becomes ill. Many viruses are highly contagious. Recognizing the symptoms of some of the most common childhood diseases can help you be better prepared.- ObesityA paper I wrote for a nutrition class.
- What You Can Do to Help Fight ObesityYou may not be able to solve the nation's weight problems on your own but, by beginning with your own life, you can make a difference.
- Childhood ObesityAn article about childhood obesity.
How to Prevent Your Child from Becoming ObeseThe number of children who are overweight is astounding. More and more are becoming overweight too, and it is so sad. Many of these kids should not be overweight and would not be overweight if they had not learned poor eating habits. Here's help and prevention information!- 4 Ways to Make Your Child More ActiveRead on for four easy tips to encourage your kids to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Child Hood Obesity - a Disease of Today or Frankstein of Tomorrow?In today's westernized world where parents are cramped of their quality time, more and more family going nuclear, both parent working the worst consequences are faced by their little children.
The Growing Problem of Obesity in Our ChildrenThere is a dangerous epidemic affecting our children. It's called obesity. There are many reasons for this problem. When we take a look at this growing problem we can take steps to either prevent it in our children or help them overcome it.- Health Alert: Are You Medically Obese?About 97 million American adults are considered overweight or obese. Are you one of them? The guidelines may be lower than you know.
- How to Address Childhood ObesitySome medical clinics are treating up to 10-15% of the children they see for obesity related problems. While advertising pushes poor nutritional products, our children are beginning to experience obesity related illnesses.
