Children Health
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U.S. experts recommend weight-loss drugs for some obese children. What about Canada?Weight-loss drugs for children recently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be appropriate in some cases even in Canada, according to some experts.HealthJan 13, 2023
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Alberta dentists raise concerns about new federal dental benefitSome Alberta dentists say they're concerned about the low uptake at their offices.HealthDec 23, 2022
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New dental benefit has rolled out to 100K Canadian kids so far, feds sayCanada's new dental benefit is aimed at children under the age of 12 from low- and middle-income families who do not have private insurance.CanadaDec 16, 2022
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Canadian Red Cross to help CHEO hospital staff amid surge in respiratory illnessesThe Canadian Red Cross says it's coming to help the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario amid a surge of children and youth with respiratory illnesses.CanadaDec 4, 2022
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More than 4,000 children’s educational toys recalled over possible lead contaminationHealth Canada has ordered the recall of a toy for infants – Placote My First Cube – due to possible lead contamination, a highly toxic chemical, especially for children.CanadaNov 26, 2022
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Discrimination, climate change among risks to Canadian children, report indicatesPoor mental health is also putting kids at risk, with the study saying a quarter of people between two and 17 years old experience mental-health challenges.CanadaSep 7, 2022
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N.L. tightens travel rules for kids under 12, aims for higher COVID vaccination ratesDr. Rosann Seviour says children younger than five don't have to get tested as long as their parents are tested on Day 7 or later.CanadaSep 29, 2021
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Young children should get at least 3 hours of physical activity each day: studyThe guidelines are based on research that suggests kids aged four and younger are much too sedentary.CanadaNov 20, 2017
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Time to eliminate treats in schools: health expertsHealth experts want to eliminate the practice of giving children junk food during times of celebration.HealthSep 15, 2016
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