Thursday, August 28, 2014

State health agency outlines spending increases | Georgia Health News

State health agency outlines spending increases | Georgia Health News

Young driver's gender affects crash type, injury severity - Medical News Today

Young driver's gender affects crash type, injury severity - Medical News Today

Ban Indoor Use of E-Cigarettes, U.N. Health Agency Says

Ban Indoor Use of E-Cigarettes, U.N. Health Agency Says

Hormone Might Help Preemies' Brains

Hormone Might Help Preemies' Brains

Do Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raise Risks for Mental Woes in Kids?

Do Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raise Risks for Mental Woes in Kids?

Study: Young Adults Who Had Depression Have 'Hyper-Connected' Brain Networks

Study: Young Adults Who Had Depression Have 'Hyper-Connected' Brain Networks

Smart Lunch Smart Kid program sets summer record

Smart Lunch Smart Kid program sets summer record

One-third of Medicaid applicants still in limbo | www.myajc.com

One-third of Medicaid applicants still in limbo | www.myajc.com

Increased Medicaid pay for doctors set to end this year | www.myajc.com

Increased Medicaid pay for doctors set to end this year | www.myajc.com

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Bullying Starts Before School Years Begin, Study Finds

Bullying Starts Before School Years Begin, Study Finds

Fewer Painkiller Deaths in States With Medical Marijuana: Study

Fewer Painkiller Deaths in States With Medical Marijuana: Study

When It Comes to a Growing Child, the Brain Comes First

When It Comes to a Growing Child, the Brain Comes First

Even Normal-Weight Teens Can Have Dangerous Eating Disorders, Study Finds

Even Normal-Weight Teens Can Have Dangerous Eating Disorders, Study Finds

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes are much more likely to try tobacco, CDC says - The Washington Post

Adolescents who use e-cigarettes are much more likely to try tobacco, CDC says - The Washington Post

Freestanding ERs target suburbs, rural panel told | Georgia Health News

Freestanding ERs target suburbs, rural panel told | Georgia Health News

New Minnesota vaccine requirement inspires pro-vaccination effort | Star Tribune

New Minnesota vaccine requirement inspires pro-vaccination effort | Star Tribune

Federal Officials Order Medicaid To Cover Autism Services - Kaiser Health News

Federal Officials Order Medicaid To Cover Autism Services - Kaiser Health News

Monday, August 25, 2014

Pediatricians Offer New Dental Recommendations

Pediatricians Offer New Dental Recommendations

E-Cigarettes Should Be Regulated Like Tobacco: American Heart Association

E-Cigarettes Should Be Regulated Like Tobacco: American Heart Association

Start School Later for Older Kids, Pediatricians Urge

Start School Later for Older Kids, Pediatricians Urge

Board allows exemptions for bake sale fundraisers | Georgia Health News

Board allows exemptions for bake sale fundraisers | Georgia Health News

Hotline helps connect Georgians to benefits | Georgia Health News

Hotline helps connect Georgians to benefits | Georgia Health News

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: One-third in Florida chose Medicaid plan - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.: One-third in Florida chose Medicaid plan - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com

Pediatricians In Florida Could See Relief From Low Medicaid Payments - Kaiser Health News

Pediatricians In Florida Could See Relief From Low Medicaid Payments - Kaiser Health News

Friday, August 22, 2014

Kids With Autism Have Extra Brain Connections, Study Says

Kids With Autism Have Extra Brain Connections, Study Says

Fewer U.S. Teens Using Sunscreen, Study Finds

Fewer U.S. Teens Using Sunscreen, Study Finds

Racial Disparities in Breast-Feeding May Start With Hospitals, Study Suggests

Racial Disparities in Breast-Feeding May Start With Hospitals, Study Suggests

Low Birth Weights May Put Black Women at Risk for Diabetes

Low Birth Weights May Put Black Women at Risk for Diabetes

U.S. to Tighten Access to Certain Narcotic Painkillers

U.S. to Tighten Access to Certain Narcotic Painkillers

Board allows exemptions for bake sale fundraisers | Georgia Health News

Board allows exemptions for bake sale fundraisers | Georgia Health News

Board allows exemptions for bake sale fundraisers | Georgia Health News

Board allows exemptions for bake sale fundraisers | Georgia Health News

Released Ebola patients see an answer to prayers | Georgia Health News

Released Ebola patients see an answer to prayers | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Children's drawings 'an indicator of intelligence years later' - Medical News Today

Children's drawings 'an indicator of intelligence years later' - Medical News Today

Violence in adolescent boys may be fueled by neglect during childhood - Medical News Today

Violence in adolescent boys may be fueled by neglect during childhood - Medical News Today

Grandchild's growth may be affected if grandmother smoked during pregnancy - Medical News Today

Grandchild's growth may be affected if grandmother smoked during pregnancy - Medical News Today

Study Ties Colds, Flu to Rare Risk of Stroke in Kids

Study Ties Colds, Flu to Rare Risk of Stroke in Kids

Blood Transfusions May Cut Risk of 'Silent' Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell

Blood Transfusions May Cut Risk of 'Silent' Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell

A county’s difficult question: How to save its local hospital? | Georgia Health News

A county’s difficult question: How to save its local hospital? | Georgia Health News

Why legalize cannabis oil in Georgia? So children can live | Georgia Health News

Why legalize cannabis oil in Georgia? So children can live | Georgia Health News

Fitness May Boost Kids' Brainpower

Fitness May Boost Kids' Brainpower

For Kids, Risks of Parental Smoking Persist Long-Term, Study Finds

For Kids, Risks of Parental Smoking Persist Long-Term, Study Finds

Teen Birth Rate Has Dropped Dramatically in Last Two Decades: CDC

Teen Birth Rate Has Dropped Dramatically in Last Two Decades: CDC

All Pregnant Women Need Flu Shot: Ob/Gyn Group

All Pregnant Women Need Flu Shot: Ob/Gyn Group

BOSTON: Medicaid insurers seek more from state - Business Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

BOSTON: Medicaid insurers seek more from state - Business Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

Healthcare Reform Update: Arkansas may make Medicaid enrollees fund HSAs | Modern Healthcare

Healthcare Reform Update: Arkansas may make Medicaid enrollees fund HSAs | Modern Healthcare

Monday, August 18, 2014

Key activist group sees flaws in state health plan | Georgia Health News

Key activist group sees flaws in state health plan | Georgia Health News

HPV Vaccine Protects Against Infection 8 Years Out: Study

HPV Vaccine Protects Against Infection 8 Years Out: Study

Doctors ID New Ways to Get More Kids Vaccinated

Doctors ID New Ways to Get More Kids Vaccinated

Childhood Mental Disability Rates Up, Study Finds

Childhood Mental Disability Rates Up, Study Finds

Inspiring Lee County child reminder of need for pediatric specialists in Southwest Georgia | Albany Herald

Inspiring Lee County child reminder of need for pediatric specialists in Southwest Georgia | Albany Herald

Weight wars: Bake sale showdown set for Thursday | Georgia Health News

Weight wars: Bake sale showdown set for Thursday | Georgia Health News

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.: Governors tout benefits of Medicaid expansion | State | Kentucky.com

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.: Governors tout benefits of Medicaid expansion | State | Kentucky.com

CMS delays release of some doctor records on transparency website | TheHill

CMS delays release of some doctor records on transparency website | TheHill

In Study, Questions About Who Should Perform In-Office Surgeries - Kaiser Health News

In Study, Questions About Who Should Perform In-Office Surgeries - Kaiser Health News

Sunday, August 17, 2014

In program to fight childhood obesity, teachers play key role - Medical News Today

In program to fight childhood obesity, teachers play key role - Medical News Today

Back-to-School Prep Includes Lice Review

Back-to-School Prep Includes Lice Review

Ease Kids Into School Sleep Schedules

Ease Kids Into School Sleep Schedules

More Employers Moving to High-Deductible Health Plans

More Employers Moving to High-Deductible Health Plans

State health plan choices for 2015 draw praise | Georgia Health News

State health plan choices for 2015 draw praise | Georgia Health News

Small Primary Care Physician Practices Have Low Rates Of Preventable Hospital Admissions

Small Primary Care Physician Practices Have Low Rates Of Preventable Hospital Admissions

Texas lawmakers mull alternatives to Medicaid expansion | KXAN.com

Texas lawmakers mull alternatives to Medicaid expansion | KXAN.com

Thursday, August 14, 2014

More intensive interventions needed to combat severe obesity in teens - Medical News Today

More intensive interventions needed to combat severe obesity in teens - Medical News Today

Could growth hormone treatment increase the risk of stroke? - Medical News Today

Could growth hormone treatment increase the risk of stroke? - Medical News Today

Many Expectant Moms Don't Get Steroids That Protect Preterm Babies

Many Expectant Moms Don't Get Steroids That Protect Preterm Babies

Tough Laws Continue to Target Tobacco Sales to Minors

Tough Laws Continue to Target Tobacco Sales to Minors

Deal Defends DFCS After Child Fatality Review Report | WABE 90.1 FM

Deal Defends DFCS After Child Fatality Review Report | WABE 90.1 FM

Health insurer Wellpoint changes name to Anthem - The Washington Post

Health insurer Wellpoint changes name to Anthem - The Washington Post

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Monday, August 11, 2014

In pediatric patients, laparoscopic surgical removal of the gallbladder deemed safe - Medical News Today

In pediatric patients, laparoscopic surgical removal of the gallbladder deemed safe - Medical News Today

Depression in young adolescence can be prevented by physical fitness - Medical News Today

Depression in young adolescence can be prevented by physical fitness - Medical News Today

Wearable 'smart' baby monitor provides parents with data - Medical News Today

Wearable 'smart' baby monitor provides parents with data - Medical News Today

For Breech Baby, C-Section May Be Safer Option: Study

For Breech Baby, C-Section May Be Safer Option: Study

Front-of-Head Hits Blamed for Nearly Half of Young Football Player Concussions

Front-of-Head Hits Blamed for Nearly Half of Young Football Player Concussions

New U.S. Medicaid enrollments top 7 million under Obamacare | Reuters

New U.S. Medicaid enrollments top 7 million under Obamacare | Reuters

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Breast milk as nutrition and medication for critically ill infants - Medical News Today

Breast milk as nutrition and medication for critically ill infants - Medical News Today

School Vending-Machine Bans May Not Boost Kids' Nutrition: Study

School Vending-Machine Bans May Not Boost Kids' Nutrition: Study

Exposure to Common Antibacterials May Affect Growth of Fetus: Study

Exposure to Common Antibacterials May Affect Growth of Fetus: Study

War not won, but bullying, school violence have declined | Online Athens

War not won, but bullying, school violence have declined | Online Athens

Figures on child deaths highlight stubborn problem | Georgia Health News

Figures on child deaths highlight stubborn problem | Georgia Health News

In Ambitious Bid, Walmart Seeks Foothold in Primary Care Services - NYTimes.com

In Ambitious Bid, Walmart Seeks Foothold in Primary Care Services - NYTimes.com

Reform Update: Exchanges need better tech or better info on narrow networks, experts say | Modern Healthcare

Reform Update: Exchanges need better tech or better info on narrow networks, experts say | Modern Healthcare

Fast Track For Primary Care Docs At One Calif. University – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Fast Track For Primary Care Docs At One Calif. University – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions | womenshealth.gov

Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions | womenshealth.gov

AAP Invites Children to Enter Art Contest Depicting “Helping Others to be Healthy and Happy” - HealthyChildren.org

AAP Invites Children to Enter Art Contest Depicting “Helping Others to be Healthy and Happy” - HealthyChildren.org

Children suffer consequences too when mom and dad argue or have tension in their relationship - Medical News Today

Children suffer consequences too when mom and dad argue or have tension in their relationship - Medical News Today

Aggressive behaviour increases adolescent drinking, depression doesn't - Medical News Today

Aggressive behaviour increases adolescent drinking, depression doesn't - Medical News Today

Correct seat belt use saves children's lives - Medical News Today

Correct seat belt use saves children's lives - Medical News Today

New resource maps the connection between developmental stages and infant feeding - Medical News Today

New resource maps the connection between developmental stages and infant feeding - Medical News Today

Millions Given Access to Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening: CDC

Millions Given Access to Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening: CDC

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

‘Seismic change’ needed at federal level on medical cannabis, Peake says | State Legislature | Macon.com

‘Seismic change’ needed at federal level on medical cannabis, Peake says | State Legislature | Macon.com

'Love Hormone' Oxytocin May Play Key Role in Kids' Social Skills

'Love Hormone' Oxytocin May Play Key Role in Kids' Social Skills

Clues to How Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Harms Child's Brain

Clues to How Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Harms Child's Brain

Childhood Urinary Tract Infection May Bring Lasting Harm to Kidneys

Childhood Urinary Tract Infection May Bring Lasting Harm to Kidneys

Hot Cars Can Quickly Prove Deadly for Kids

Hot Cars Can Quickly Prove Deadly for Kids

Cleveland's Early Medicaid Expansion Paying Off - Kaiser Health News

Cleveland's Early Medicaid Expansion Paying Off - Kaiser Health News

Monday, August 4, 2014

Breastfeeding still too low in Georgia, report says | Georgia Health News

Breastfeeding still too low in Georgia, report says | Georgia Health News

1 in 3 Children Who Go to the Emergency Department With the Flu Can Be at Risk for Serious Complications

1 in 3 Children Who Go to the Emergency Department With the Flu Can Be at Risk for Serious Complications

Playing Electronic Games for a Short Time, May Be Beneficial, But Excessive Use Can Have the Opposite Effect

Playing Electronic Games for a Short Time, May Be Beneficial, But Excessive Use Can Have the Opposite Effect

JAMA Network | JAMA | AAP: Toxic Stress Threatens Kids’ Long-term Health

JAMA Network | JAMA | AAP: Toxic Stress Threatens Kids’ Long-term Health

Bill Would Keep Medicaid Raise for Primary Care Through 2016

Bill Would Keep Medicaid Raise for Primary Care Through 2016

U.S. hospitals get lift from surge in Medicaid sign-ups | Reuters

U.S. hospitals get lift from surge in Medicaid sign-ups | Reuters

Scaphocephaly surgery at Children's Hospital of Georgia reshaped 8-month-old boy's skull | The Augusta Chronicle

Scaphocephaly surgery at Children's Hospital of Georgia reshaped 8-month-old boy's skull | The Augusta Chronicle

Work to Bolster Health Website Is Raising Cost, Officials Say - NYTimes.com

Work to Bolster Health Website Is Raising Cost, Officials Say - NYTimes.com

A Doctor's Perspective On Obamacare Plans - Kaiser Health News

A Doctor's Perspective On Obamacare Plans - Kaiser Health News