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2012

Jan 24

School obesity programs may promote worrisome eating behaviors & physical activity in kids

Topic: eating behaviors, school obesity programs



2011

Dec 12

Silent risk: Most parents and teens not talking about noise-induced hearing loss

Topic: hearing loss


Nov 8

Many infants at risk in unsafe sleep settings

Topic: infant sleep safety, SUIDs


Oct 24

Many young children off to a poor start with dental health

Topic: dental health


Sep 19

Parents turning car seats to face forward too early

Topic: child safety seats


Sep 12

Parents say, "Other teens drink and use marijuana, but my kids don't"

Topic: teen substance use


Aug 15

Drug abuse now equals childhood obesity as top health concern for kids

Topic: top 10 children's health concerns


Jul 25

Most parents unaware of medical research opportunities for their kids

Topic: medical research opportunities for kids


Jun 20

Few parents enforce shower-before-pool rules that prevent illness from water parks

Topic: pool safety, preventing water park illness


May 9

Bariatric surgery for adolescents: how young is too young?

Topic: bariatric surgery


Apr 18

Parents want more physical activity at school for kids

Topic: physical activity at school


Mar 14

Parents want explanations, not scare tactics, from the media about children's health

Topic: media coverage of children's health


Feb 14

Despite warnings, parents continue to use cough & cold medicines for young kids

Topic: cough & cold medicines


Jan 26

Tobacco: a smoking gun for kids' asthma attacks

Topic: smoking & asthma


Jan 6

Strong public support for innovative programs to prevent teen pregnancy

Topic: teen pregnancy prevention




2010

Nov 8

Gun shy? 14 million parents have never talked gun safety with their kids

Topic: gun safety


Oct 10

Parent views on medical research: safety of vaccines & medicines top priorities

Topic: medical research, vaccine safety, medicine safety


Sep 13

For e-cigarettes, public supports health warnings & ban on sales to minors

Topic: e-cigarettes


Aug 16

Top 10 health concerns for kids: obesity, stress, teen pregnancy worsening

Topic: top 10 children's health concerns


Jul 19

Most parents interested in at-home personal genetic testing for their kids

Topic: genetic testing for kids


Jun 14

Concussions in school sports: parents ill-prepared for role in reducing kid’s risks

Topic: concussions in school sports


May 17

Parents want more communication with their kids' doctors

Topic: e-pediatrics, electronic communication with doctors


Apr 15

Most parents opt for talking with misbehaving kids

Topic: speak or spank?


Mar 17

Unaware of laws, many parents not using booster seats for older children

Topic: booster seat safety


Feb 8

Parent concerns hinder national H1N1 immunization efforts

Topic: H1N1 immunization concerns


Jan 26

Health care provider recommendations key to H1N1 vaccination

Topic: H1N1 vaccine, provider recommendations


Jan 20

School support lacking for emotional, behavioral issues, say parents

Topic: emotional, behavioral support at school




2009

Dec 14

In the age of 'sexting', parents weigh options to block inappropriate content

Topic: sexting


Nov 19

Internet predators, privacy and porn concern parents

Topic: internet safety


Oct 1

Public to health care workers: get your H1N1 vaccine

Topic: H1N1 vaccine


Sep 24

H1N1 flu: are parents underestimating risk to kids?

Topic: H1N1 flu, risks for children


Sep 8

Parents give schools low grades for prevention of bullying and school violence

Topic: bullying and school violence


Aug 17

Healthy food choices: can schools improve their grades?

Topic: healthy food in schools


Aug 10

Public concern rising about childhood obesity

Topic: childhood obesity, top 10 children's health concerns


Jul 13

Recession stressful for many kids, toughest on poor and uninsured

Topic: economic stress


Jun 17

Bicycle helmet laws key to kids wearing helmets

Topic: bicycle helmet laws


May 11

Are schools doing enough for food-allergic kids?

Topic: food allergies in schools


Apr 6

Sweet danger: public links alcopops, underage drinking

Topic: alcopops


Mar 23

Insurance coverage no peace of mind for parents

Topic: insurance coverage


Feb 9

For 12 million uninsured children, high barriers to dental care

Topic: dental care for uninsured children




2008

Dec 15

Kids' mental health concerns meet barriers in primary, specialty care

Topic: mental health


Nov 17

For high school doping, parents want school interventions, penalties 

Topic: high school doping


Oct 20

Knowledge key to support for embryonic stem cell research

Topic: stem cell research


Oct 13

Who do voters prefer for children's health issues?

Topic: presidential election


Sep 8

Bullying worries parents of overweight and obese children

Topic: bullying


Aug 8

Retail clinics: an emerging source of health care for children

Topic: retail clinics


Jul 14

Obesity tops list of biggest health problems for kids in 2008

Topic: childhood obesity, top 10 children's health concerns


Jun 9

Summer safety for 'tweens' home alone

Topic: home alone safety


May 12

Children in research: many parents willing if risk of harm is small

Topic: medical research for kids


Apr 14

Ask the doctor: is my child's medicine FDA-approved?

Topic: FDA-approved medications


Mar 7

Child health threats: are consumer alerts enough?

Topic: consumer alerts


Feb 11

Nearly 70 million Americans using discount generic Rx programs

Topic: generic prescription drugs


Jan 28

Adolescent check-ups: parents want diet, drugs, and sex discussed

Topic: adolescent check-ups


Jan 21

Adults and kids less protected than anticipated against the flu

Topic: flu protection




2007

Dec 10

Parental concerns about childhood obesity: time for a reality check?

Topic: childhood obesity


Nov 12

Do high gas prices lead to less health care for kids?

Topic: gas prices and health care


Oct 1

Flu vaccination among children may reach all-time high this year

Topic: flu vaccination


Aug 21

Covering families: how generous should SCHIP be?

Topic: SCHIP


Jun 19

DNA biobanks and genetic testing - for whom, and when?

Topic: DNA biobanks


May 22

Majority of U.S. parents not in favor of state HPV vaccine mandates

Topic: HPV vaccine


May 3

Smoking, drugs and obesity top public's list of health problems for children

Topic: top 10 children's health concerns


Apr 18

More children expected to seek care at retail clinics

Topic: retail clinics