Breastfeeding: Only 1 in 5 countries fully implement WHO’s infant formula Code
Only 37 countries, or 19% of those reporting, have passed laws reflecting all the recommendations of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, according to a new WHO report published during World Breastfeeding Week. The Week is...
NIH researchers discover how brain cells change their tune
Mitochondria Take to the Dance Floor - NIH researchers used advanced microscopic techniques to watch...
Liberia Celebrates Progress toward Ending Preventable Child Deaths, and Commits to Accelerate Child Mortality Reduction
The President of Liberia, H.E. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, launched “A Promise Renewed: Committing to Child Survival in Liberia” at a gathering of community leaders, health workers, government officials and development partners.
Head of UN drug agency calls for prevention, fair access to treatment on World Hepatitis Day
The frequent use of injections can add to the risk of Hepatitis infection.
Watch Out for Backyard Allergy Triggers
Water-Safety Essentials for Parents
Skipping Breakfast May Not Lead to Weight Gain After All
HPV vaccine: Safe, effective, and grossly underutilized
In a press conference, top officials from CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics announced that HPV vaccination rates in girls aged 13-17 years failed to increase between 2011 and 2012, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and...
FDA Proposes New Safety Rules for Imported Food
