Study Finds Modest Declines in Obesity Rates Among Young Children From ...
http://www.omglobe.com/2012/12/25/obesity-may-be-declining-among-preschool-aged-children-living-in-low-income-families/
A new national study has found modest declines in obesity among 2- to 4-year-olds from poor families, a dip that researchers say may indicate that the obesity epidemic has passed its peak among this group.
Nearly one-third of children with food allergies are bullied, study finds
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/12/nearly_one-third_of_children_w.html
Nearly a third of children with food allergies are bullied, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Reconstructive surgery nearer for hero dog from Philippines
http://www.sfgate.com/weird/article/Hero-dog-nearly-ready-for-snout-surgery-4144349.php
A street dog from the Philippines that won hearts around the world after saving two girls from being hit by a motorcycle is a step closer to receiving surgery at UC Davis to reconstruct her missing snout.
Seasonal Flu Makes Its Presence Known in Cook County
http://www.times-herald.com/close-up/20121226-influenza-tips-for-unvaccinated-MOS
Seasonal flu cases are increasing in Cook County, mirroring an increase nationally. Cook County Department of Public Health monitors flu activity through a weekly surveillance of reports from a sample of hospitals, private doctors' offices and lab data of ...
Philadelphia High Schools to Install Free Condom Dispensers
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/Parents-outraged-at-condom-dispensers-in-high-schools-in-Philadelphia/-/1719418/17897754/-/j9nkki/-/index.html
When Philadelphia high school students return to the classroom after holiday break, many will find that school officials have installed free condom dispensers in order to fight what health officials call, "an epidemic of sexually transmitted disease in adolescents ...
Genetically Engineered Salmon Get a Boost
http://farmfutures.com/story.aspx/genetically-engineered-salmon-boost-17/72032
U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a finding that makes it more likely biotech salmon will be commercialized. Compiled by staff.
10 California hospitals fined for serious errors
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2012/12/26/health-care-system-can-do-better-with-less.html
Ten California hospitals received fines Thursday for errors that resulted in either serious injury or death to a patient. The California Department of Public Health issued a total of $785,000 in penalties for errors that include removing the wrong kidney, leaving ...
Link between pot, psychosis goes both ways in kids
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/25/us-kids-psychosis-idUSBRE8BO07D20121225
By Andrew M. Seaman. NEW YORK | Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:57pm EST. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Marijuana (cannabis) use may be linked to the development of psychotic symptoms in teens - but the reverse could also be true: psychosis in adolescents ...
Sunland allowed to reopen peanut plant after salmonella outbreak
http://www.kasa.com/dpps/weather/dry-warm-weather-to-persist-in-spring_5190567
The Sunland Inc. peanut-butter and nut- processing plant in New Mexico was closed in late September after a salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens.
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