Using smaller plates could trim childhood obesity

Encouraging young children to serve themselves at meals is thought to develop social and motor skills, but a new study has found that when children served themselves using large-sized dinnerware they placed more food on their plates and ate more of it. » More

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Lead poisoning now affects 1 in 38 children

More than a half million US children now have lead poisoning despite progress made in eliminating lead exposure, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. » More

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Smoking and depression contribute to low bone mass

Adolescent girls who smoke or who are anxious or depressed are at higher risk for low bone mineral density in the hip and lumbar spine that could lead to osteoporosis and bone fractures as they grow older. » More

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Temporary medical practitioners fill staff needs

Health care organizations are using temporary nurse practitioners and physician assistants to fill the gaps in their medical staffs associated with the nationwide physician shortage, especially in primary care, according to a survey of 2012 staffing trends. » More

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