Family Health Articles

Probiotics Don’t Help Children With Eczema

While there is no cure, a number of studies have examined whether probiotics might help relieve eczema symptoms, but a review of 12 randomized controlled studies involving nearly 800 patients says it isn’t so.

Maryland Families Encouraged To Enroll In New Health Care Initiatives

In an effort to spread the word about benefits made possible through Governor Martin O'Malley's Working Families and Small Business Coverage Act, DHMH Secretary met with local government officials and members of the community.

Nation's Teen Vaccination Coverage Increasing

The nation's immunization coverage rates for preteens and teens are increasing for routinely recommended vaccines, but most still do not have all of the recommended immunizations.

FDA Statement On Nonprescription Over-The-Counter Medicines In Children

FDA supports the voluntary actions by CHPA members to help prevent and reduce misuse and to better inform consumers about the safe and effective use of these products for children.

Microwave Ovens Need Added Safety Controls

Microwave ovens should be equipped with safety controls to prevent children from opening them and being burned by hot foods and drinks.

Children's Health, Parents' Income, Education Levels Linked

The health of children is affected by the education and income levels of their parents.

Teens, Parents Cautioned They Could Catch Health

The successful Create A Movement initiative, aimed at getting kids and parents to eat better and move more, is launching a new Catch Health theme warning teens and parents about the symptoms of better health.

Good Back Care Starts In School

Physiotherapists from NHS Manchester encourage pupils at Chorlton High School to take better care of their backs.

Improving Care For Children With Long Term Health Needs

The UK Department of Health outlined proposals to improve the quality of care for children with complex, long term health needs as they launched the consultation on the National Framework for Assessing Children's Continuing Care.

Only Half Of Pediatricians Would Report Medical Errors

The questioning of pediatricians about the ways of how they would report medical errors reveals that only half of them is willing to properly disclose medical errors to child's family.