State urged to withdraw 'impractical' liquor bill

While liquor industry bodies acknowledged the impracticality of one of the provisions in Gauteng's draft liquor bill this week, a lawyer has urged the government to withdraw the bill. 8 Feb 2012 09:47

Charity Valentine's Day dinner in aid of newborns

To raise funds in support of the Newborns Groote Schuur Trust, 1800 Degrees at Cape Royale is offering a five-course wine-paired menu, auction, lucky draws, goodie bags and live entertainment, with TV and radio personality, Liezel van der Westhuizen, as MC on Valentine's Day. 31 Jan 2012 12:36

Children with ADHD benefit from healthy lifestyle options as first-line treatment

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, USA: Every year between 3 and 10% of school-age children in this country are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Increasingly, families are using natural or complementary therapies to improve their child's attention or behavior, and often seek advice from an integrative pediatrician, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. 24 Jan 2012 11:18

Government departments (and Cope) get attachment orders

The Gauteng government has denied that a sheriff was detained when she arrived at the offices of Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane's office with an attachment order to remove furniture from the premises. 23 Jan 2012 09:00

Are we compromising our children's health?

[Dr Craig Nossel] A decline in physical activity and physical education, as well as poor eating habits and increased sedentary time are leading to a significant increase in childhood obesity on one hand and stunted growth on the other. If not addressed now, the incidence of lifestyle diseases is likely to rise dramatically in the future. 18 Jan 2012 12:56

Diabetes takes a heavy economic and educational toll on young patients

[Michael Greenwood] While the health implications of diabetes are well understood, new research led by the Yale School of Public Health finds that the disease also comes with high non-medical costs for young patients in the form of lost education and future earnings potential. The study is published in the journal Health Affairs. 10 Jan 2012 11:42

Study looks at impact of cell phone base station on body's adrenergic system

Changes of clinically important neurotransmitters from electromagnetic radiation. 9 Jan 2012 13:31

Healthy eating may help ADHD kids

WASHINGTON, USA: Simply eating healthier may improve the behavior of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if therapy and medication fail, said a study published on Monday in the journal Pediatrics. 9 Jan 2012 12:08

French diet guru urges students be graded on weight

PARIS, FRANCE: France's top diet guru Pierre Dukan is urging the government to grade students on their weight in a bid to curb growing obesity. 5 Jan 2012 12:33

Risk of waterborne diseases grows in rural areas of Zimbabwe

Mhondoro is a farm settlement about 45km southwest of the Zimbabwean capital Harare. Two children, two-year-old twins, splash about in a pool of greenish water close to their mother's hut. 4 Jan 2012 06:52

Crowded emergency departments deliver less effective pain relief

In what is reputed to be a first study to focus only on children, crowding in hospital emergency departments has led to a decrease in the timely and effective use of pain medication in children suffering acute long bone fractures, according to a new study by the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 29 Dec 2011 11:21

Steroids help very young babies survive

WASHINGTON, USA: Babies born as early as 23 weeks showed better survival rates and less brain damage if their mothers were given steroids in the days preceding their birth, a US study said on Tuesday. 7 Dec 2011 16:38

Pack up your troubles in a first-aid kit

[Graham Anderson] Make sure you have a well-stocked first-aid kit to deal with any minor injuries that could befall your family this holiday season. 6 Dec 2011 09:59

Brands to change marketing to under-12s on websites

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: A group of major food brands[1] have committed to changing how they communicate to children under 12 on their company websites. The EU pledge group (www.eu-pledge.eu) committed in 2007 to only advertise "better for you" products or to move out of children's airtime altogether on TV, print and third party Internet advertising. 29 Nov 2011 08:07