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Since 2000, more than 119 million televisions containing the v-chip have been sold to 109 million households, providing parents with tools to manage what their family watches on TV. The voluntary program ratings system was introduced in 1998 by the broadcasting industry, with input from family and children's
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A devastating trend of rising divorces in Northern Ireland is causing significant harm to children, with one in every three marriages ending in divorce, according to experts. Child psychiatrist Dr. Fionnuala Leddy warns that the disruption to family life is causing emotional trauma to youngsters, affecting their self-esteem, mental well-being,
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Gordon Brown's announcement to significantly expand the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) could revolutionize the lives of thousands of state school pupils, providing them with positive role models and a structured life. The prime-minister-in-waiting believes that an expanded CCF would help combat social problems, but critics argue that it
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Research has revealed that groups of teenagers in deprived areas, including Glasgow, come together to protect each other from hazards, such as violence from other gangs and aggression from adults with addiction problems. The study, Parenting and Children's Resilience in Disadvantaged Communities, challenges the view that antisocial behavior
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A recent study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Children's Research Institute has found that the risk of death for injured children is significantly lower when care is provided in pediatric trauma centers than in non-pediatric centers. The study, published in the January
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Research suggests that Mexican federal safety standards for blood lead may be too low to prevent prenatal damage, resulting in diminished intelligence later in childhood. A study recently accepted for publication in Environmental Health Perspectives found that maternal blood lead levels well below the current standard of 10 micrograms per
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Children riding in SUVs face similar injury risks compared to those in passenger cars, according to a study from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The research collaboration with State Farm Insurance Companies analyzed 3,933 child occupants in vehicle crashes, finding that SUVs roll over twice as frequently
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Researchers at Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark conducted a study to investigate the frequency of adrenal function failure after corticosteroid therapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, found that high-dose glucocorticoid therapy may cause adrenal suppression lasting more than one week, even
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As the summer season approaches, pediatric experts at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital are warning parents about the potential health risks their children may face, from obesity and fractures to heatstroke and accidents. The hospital's director of advocacy, Lisa Chamberlain, MD, MPH, suggests structuring children's
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Repeated exposure to violence in the media, especially among children, can lead to desensitization and the perception that aggressive behavior is acceptable. Research suggests that children often struggle to distinguish between reality and fiction, making it essential to monitor and limit their exposure to violent content. Parents can play a
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In a Moscow hospital, art therapy has been used to treat seriously ill children, including those undergoing bone marrow and kidney transplants, as well as facial reconstructive surgery. The program, which is the result of cooperation between doctors and volunteers, has been instrumental in bringing joy and color to the
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State lawmakers in Colorado are celebrating a major victory after the federal government approved a plan to extend health care to 4,000 additional children from low-to-modest-income households. This expansion is made possible by raising the income limit for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from 185 percent
