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Saturday, October 06, 2012
The Two-Way
Fallout From Financial Crisis: Thousands Of Nigerian Kids Poisoned By Lead
October 6, 2012 During the financial crisis, gold prices hit record highs as people looked for somewhere safe to park their money. In West Africa, that's had a devastating, deadly effect on children.
Friday, October 05, 2012
The Salt
In Haiti, Aid Groups Squabble Over Rival Peanut Butter Factories
October 5, 2012 Two organizations with a mission to feed the malnourished set up competing factories in Haiti. The problem is, just one factory could probably satisfy the country's demand for the life-saving peanut product.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Shots - Health News
The Peanut Butter Cure Moves From Hospital To Snack Room
October 4, 2012 For over a decade, peanut butter paste supplements like Plumpy'Nut have saved children around the world from malnutrition. Now health officials want to use the packets not just to save starving kids, but to keep them healthy in the first place. But will it work?
Monday, October 01, 2012
Shots - Health News
Researchers Say Kids Are Exposed To 'Startling' Amounts Of Background TV
October 1, 2012 The typical child in the U.S. is exposed to nearly four hours of background TV a day, a national survey finds. The youngest kids are exposed to the most, yet should watch the least, according to guidelines from pediatricians.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Shots - Health News
Gold Ore Laced With Lead Poisons Children In Nigeria
September 30, 2012 Gold ore mined in northern Nigeria is mixed with lead. When the ore is dug up, crushed and processed, the lead escapes into the air and settles on the ground. Children are being poisoned when they swallow lead-contaminated dust and dirt.
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Salt
Some Grumble About Change As School Lunches Get Leaner And Greener
September 28, 2012 Federal guidelines introduced in The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 have started to go into effect this school year. That means lunches feature more fruits and vegetables, and fewer processed foods. It's a big change for students who are used to tater tots and pizza.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
The Salt
New Anti-Obesity Ads Blaming Overweight Parents Spark Criticism
September 27, 2012 Critics say the ads, created by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, are condescending and could have a negative effect on people who are overweight. But the company stands by the ads, saying the obesity problem is so big, they needed to take dramatic action.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Shots - Health News
Pediatricians: Bounce Trampolines From Homes To Protect Kids
September 24, 2012 A leading group of pediatricians is out with a sterner warning than ever about trampolines. They say the risk of injury to kids remains too high, despite some safety measures. Use of trampolines at home "is strongly discouraged."
Shots - Health News
Is CrossFit Training Good For Kids?
September 24, 2012 In the past few years, some sports medicine specialists have become convinced that strength training activities like CrossFit can be great for kids. But others worry that CrossFit trainers aren't teaching appropriate techniques for weightlifting to adults, much less kids.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
U.S.
At School, Overweight Children Carry A Heavy Burden
September 23, 2012 WAMUThe number of overweight and obese children is rising. Many of those kids struggle to manage medical conditions at school, but they also face practical challenges, like frequent bathroom breaks and difficulty moving between classes. Obesity can also take a toll on kids' emotional health — and their test scores.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Around the Nation
One Afghan Girl's Healing Journey To The U.S.
September 21, 2012 Arefa, 6, suffered a life-threatening wound on her head as well as severe burns when her family's tent in Afghanistan was engulfed in flames from an IED. Doctors treating her at a hospital in Los Angeles say her struggle to stay alive for three years is nothing short of a miracle.
