http://www.virtualchildshealth.com Virtual Childs Health has the latest articles in new and emerging therapies, hot topics, general news, breaking news and effective treatments en-us Copyright 2010 Virtual Medical Centre. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:01:54 +1000 720 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-epigenetic-player-in-mental-retardation-and-facial-birth-defects/15268 A subtle mutation affecting the epigenome – a set of dynamic factors that influence gene activity – may lead to an inherited form of intellectual disability that affects boys, find re http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/New-epigenetic-player-in-mental-retardation-and-facial-birth-defects/15268 Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Cow's-milk-does-a-baby-good/15270 Many doctors suggest that whole cow's milk be avoided in the early months of an infant's feeding. Lactation specialists go even further, counselling "mother's milk only" until baby starts ea http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Cow's-milk-does-a-baby-good/15270 Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-brain-benefits-from-exercise/15267 Athletes have long known about the natural "high" exercise can induce. Now, for the first time, medical researchers have demonstrated that exercise can reverse the effects in the brain of ps http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-brain-benefits-from-exercise/15267 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Fear-of-injections-'serious-and-debilitating'-New-program-launched-to-help-those-affected/15259 For approximately 700,000 Australians, the thought of going to the doctor for an injection can be terrifying, and lead to a range of physiological symptoms including fainting, dizziness, nausea and di http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Fear-of-injections-'serious-and-debilitating'-New-program-launched-to-help-those-affected/15259 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Neck-circumference-can-be-used-to-screen-for-child-obesity/15249 Body mass index, a well-known method used to determine overweight and obesity in children, may not be the best way to describe distribution of body fat. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Neck-circumference-can-be-used-to-screen-for-child-obesity/15249 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Sunscreen-just-the-first-step-to-skin-protection/15250 Applying sunscreen is a summer ritual for Americans hoping to protect their skin from burns, wrinkles and cancers. But researchers have raised questions about the safety of some sunscreens. Read below http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Sunscreen-just-the-first-step-to-skin-protection/15250 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-caffeine-buzz-Feels-great,-but-is-it-good-for-your-health/15232 So you love to wake up with a strong cup of coffee or an energy drink to get that temporary "buzz" at the start the day? You're certainly not alone, but have you considered how the caff http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-caffeine-buzz-Feels-great,-but-is-it-good-for-your-health/15232 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-BMI-linked-to-proximity-to-convenience-stores/15234 Researchers at the University at Buffalo conducting a neighborhood-scaled exploratory study that tested the association between the food environment, the built environment and women's body mass index http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-BMI-linked-to-proximity-to-convenience-stores/15234 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/A-bit-of-magic-Feed-your-baby-before-you-conceive!/15255 We've all heard the saying, "You are what you eat." While we all know it's not true in the literal sense (no one has ever turned into a cow after a good steak!), we all know that what we eat http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/A-bit-of-magic-Feed-your-baby-before-you-conceive!/15255 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/How-to-keep-teens-off-cell-phones-while-driving/15222 New research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm® links teens' positive and negative beliefs about not using a cell phone while driving with their likelihood to enga http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/How-to-keep-teens-off-cell-phones-while-driving/15222 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Authoritative-parenting-style-influences-family-eating-behaviour-and-better-nutrition-in-adolescents/15215 Investigators from the University of Minnesota have found a direct association between parenting style and the frequency of meals eaten together as a family and that an authoritative parenting style w http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Authoritative-parenting-style-influences-family-eating-behaviour-and-better-nutrition-in-adolescents/15215 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Regular-fat-dairy-protects-heart-health/15214 Most Australians fail to consume the dairy foods they need, and this shortfall could be affecting more than their bones. Drinking milk may help reduce a person's likelihood of facing death due to card http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Regular-fat-dairy-protects-heart-health/15214 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Generic-medicines-Questions-to-ask-your-pharmacist-(Part-3)/15194 In what ways are generic and original medicines different?When a pharmacist offers you a generic version [see glossary] of the medicine prescribed by your doctor, you probably expect to be given the s http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Generic-medicines-Questions-to-ask-your-pharmacist-(Part-3)/15194 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:32:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Decay-of-baby-teeth-may-be-linked-to-obesity,-poor-food-choices/15199 A preliminary study of young children undergoing treatment for cavities in their baby teeth found that nearly 28 percent had a body mass index (BMI) above the 85th percentile, indicating overweight or http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Decay-of-baby-teeth-may-be-linked-to-obesity,-poor-food-choices/15199 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Clear-message-More-research-needed-into-risks-of-alcohol-during-pregnancy/15187 Inconsistent guidelines for low alcohol intake or abstinence during pregnancy are confusing for pregnant women and have little effect on women's alcohol intake during pregnancy, according to research http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Clear-message-More-research-needed-into-risks-of-alcohol-during-pregnancy/15187 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000