Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance (HealthDay) HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Uninsured children in the United States are three times more likely to die from trauma injuries than children with private insurance, according to a new study. Another reason to cover your cough: pets at risk (Reuters) Reuters - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too -- their pets. What kids drink at 5 could affect weight at 15 (Reuters) Reuters - Parents may be setting their daughters up for weight problems simply by allowing them to drink two or more sweetened drinks daily while young, study findings hint. Poll: One-third able to get swine flu vaccine (AP)
Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning' (HealthDay) HealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The reported success of gene therapy in treating two children with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) brings hope to patients with the potentially crippling and fatal brain disorder and their families, says a nonprofit group that supports ALD research. Breast feeding may not alter older kids' health (Reuters) Reuters - Exclusive breast feeding for up to 6 months, though beneficial for an infants' immunity and mothers' weight, may not alter children's health risks over the long term, study findings hint. Mom's antidepressants tied to child health risks (Reuters) Reuters - Babies whose mothers used antidepressants during pregnancy visit the doctor more often and have higher risks of certain health problems than other children their age, a new study suggests. U.S. hospitals weathering flu pandemic so far (Reuters) Reuters - Last May, an influx of children with flu symptoms and their worried families flooded the emergency department of Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, swelling the normal patient load from 150 a day to 400 and leaving a net loss for the month of $325,000. Climate change for children in Mexico City museum (AFP)
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AP - Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday.
AFP - Children in one of the world's most polluted cities are learning through a new exhibition how carbon dioxide emissions heat and transform the planet.
