NPR Topics: Children's Health http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1030&ft=1&f=1030 NPR reports on children's health and medical news including health insurance, new treatments for diseases, and child product safety recalls. Subscribe to the RSS feed. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:39 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Children's Health http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1030&ft=1&f=1030 More Families Going Hungry In The U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says more than a half a million households are "food insecure" and suffer from hunger. Host Michel Martin talks to Rep. Gwen Moore, a Democrat from Wisconsin, about what she's doing to combat the problem and tells her own personal story about once being a mother on welfare. Also joining the conversation is Jan Pruitt, president and CEO of North Texas Food Bank, who is seeing a rise in clients at the food bank. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:39 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120570950&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120570950&ft=1&f=1030 The U.S. Department of Agriculture says more than a half a million households are "food insecure" and suffer from hunger. Host Michel Martin talks to Rep. Gwen Moore, a Democrat from Wisconsin, about what she's doing to combat the problem and tells her own personal story about once being a mother on welfare. Also joining the conversation is Jan Pruitt, president and CEO of North Texas Food Bank, who is seeing a rise in clients at the food bank.

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]]> Broader Strategy Urged To Combat Hunger In U.S. Just one day after a federal report revealed that 1 in 7 U.S. families struggled to get enough to eat last year, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urges lawmakers to reauthorize school nutrition programs that help feed the nation's schoolchildren. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:39:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120504975&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120504975&ft=1&f=1030 Just one day after a federal report revealed that 1 in 7 U.S. families struggled to get enough to eat last year, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urges lawmakers to reauthorize school nutrition programs that help feed the nation's schoolchildren.

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]]> Swine Flu Spreading Faster Globally Than Expected The H1N1 flu virus is now the dominant influenza virus around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. The agency has declared the swine flu outbreak a pandemic, with nearly 500,000 confirmed cases and over 6,000 deaths reported worldwide. Host Liane Hansen speaks with the WHO flu specialist Dr. Anthony Mounts about the spread of the virus and the global response. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120431122&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120431122&ft=1&f=1030 The H1N1 flu virus is now the dominant influenza virus around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. The agency has declared the swine flu outbreak a pandemic, with nearly 500,000 confirmed cases and over 6,000 deaths reported worldwide. Host Liane Hansen speaks with the WHO flu specialist Dr. Anthony Mounts about the spread of the virus and the global response.

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]]> Advocates Press Congress To Pass Food Safety Bill Advocates for food safety legislation are pushing hard for Senate action on a food safety bill, releasing reports on the danger of foodborne illness in children and the long-term effects on health. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:34:29 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114395363&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114395363&ft=1&f=1030 Advocates for food safety legislation are pushing hard for Senate action on a food safety bill, releasing reports on the danger of foodborne illness in children and the long-term effects on health.

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]]> Writing Study Ties Autism To Motor-Skill Problems Researchers who looked at handwriting samples found that children with autism struggle more than their peers to correctly form letters. The findings add to evidence that autism is a brain disorder that isn't limited to behavior, but affects motor skills, too. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120275194&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120275194&ft=1&f=1030 Researchers who looked at handwriting samples found that children with autism struggle more than their peers to correctly form letters. The findings add to evidence that autism is a brain disorder that isn't limited to behavior, but affects motor skills, too.

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]]> Will Tamiflu Shortage Drive U.S. To India's Version? With demand for the swine flu vaccine outpacing supply, the CDC says it's open to considering importing a generic flu drug from India. There's just one problem: The brand-name drug is still under U.S. patent. The company's chairman says he just wants to help. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:13:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120254536&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120254536&ft=1&f=1030 With demand for the swine flu vaccine outpacing supply, the CDC says it's open to considering importing a generic flu drug from India. There's just one problem: The brand-name drug is still under U.S. patent. The company's chairman says he just wants to help.

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]]> Recall Of 1 Million Strollers Cites Amputation Risk The recall applies to every umbrella stroller Maclaren has distributed in the U.S. since 1999. The specific models are: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114389672&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114389672&ft=1&f=1030 The recall applies to every umbrella stroller Maclaren has distributed in the U.S. since 1999. The specific models are: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.

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]]> Study Clears Most Antibiotic Use In Pregnant Women Pregnant women are more vulnerable to infections and are at higher risk of complications if they get sick. So, treating infections is critical. A new study finds that while most common antibiotics are safe, two types raise red flags. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120152825&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120152825&ft=1&f=1030 Pregnant women are more vulnerable to infections and are at higher risk of complications if they get sick. So, treating infections is critical. A new study finds that while most common antibiotics are safe, two types raise red flags.

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]]> Rough Road For Military Families With Special Needs Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120139637&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120139637&ft=1&f=1030 Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children.

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]]> Flu Precautions: Making Sense Of CDC Advice With swine flu spreading through schools across the U.S., more and more parents need to care for sick kids at home. The CDC has advice on its Web site, but some of it seems tough to follow. Should parents really wear masks and isolate sick children? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120101132&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120101132&ft=1&f=1030 With swine flu spreading through schools across the U.S., more and more parents need to care for sick kids at home. The CDC has advice on its Web site, but some of it seems tough to follow. Should parents really wear masks and isolate sick children?

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]]> Rice Krispies Are No Substitute For Swine Flu Vaccine Kellogg is pulling claims that Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereals boost kids' immune systems. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:52:27 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114383494&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114383494&ft=1&f=1030 Kellogg is pulling claims that Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereals boost kids' immune systems.

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]]> Report: U.S. Trails In Infant Mortality A report from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that the U.S. ranked 30th in the world in infant mortality rates, mainly because of a higher rate of pre-term births than most countries in Europe. Analysts say these studies don't take sufficiently into account the U.S. population mix. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098242&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098242&ft=1&f=1030 A report from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that the U.S. ranked 30th in the world in infant mortality rates, mainly because of a higher rate of pre-term births than most countries in Europe. Analysts say these studies don't take sufficiently into account the U.S. population mix.

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]]> Preterm Births Boost U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Infant mortality in the U.S. is worse than in 29 other countries, including practically all of Europe, Canada and Australia, says a report just out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost 7 infants die for every 1,000 born in America, a 36 percent rise since 1984. A high number of babies born too soon is largely to blame. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114382056&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114382056&ft=1&f=1030 Infant mortality in the U.S. is worse than in 29 other countries, including practically all of Europe, Canada and Australia, says a report just out from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost 7 infants die for every 1,000 born in America, a 36 percent rise since 1984. A high number of babies born too soon is largely to blame.

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]]> Flu Study Reassures Pregnant Women, Children New data show the new H1N1 flu vaccine is safe and effective in pregnant women and children. Ongoing studies of the swine flu vaccine confirm that pregnant women do just fine with one dose but young children will need two. The government has set up an independent panel to monitor what happens to people who have been vaccinated. The working group will report back regularly. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120044049&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120044049&ft=1&f=1030 New data show the new H1N1 flu vaccine is safe and effective in pregnant women and children. Ongoing studies of the swine flu vaccine confirm that pregnant women do just fine with one dose but young children will need two. The government has set up an independent panel to monitor what happens to people who have been vaccinated. The working group will report back regularly.

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]]> Pneumonia Leads Global Scourges In Kids A consortium of health groups aims to reduce the 2 million deaths of kids from pneumonia each year. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:20:57 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114379186&ft=1&f=1030 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114379186&ft=1&f=1030 A consortium of health groups aims to reduce the 2 million deaths of kids from pneumonia each year.

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