Articles related to "Childhood Cancer"

A child's diagnosis of cancer was once seen as nothing less than a death sentence. Fortunately, that is no longer the case.

Hopelessness and helplessness are normal emotions for the parents and family of a sick child - but there are ways to keep them at bay.

Art therapy allows children affected with cancer to express their concerns spontaneously.

Some say exposure to electromagnetic fields may account for numerous health problems, including miscarriages, birth defects, heart disease and cancer.

Ronell Ragbir may be far from her Trinidad home, but she feels at "home" in Memphis thanks to those making her life long dream a reality, including Ginny Owens.

Male anorexia has been steadily climbing over the last several years, making up 10%-16% of all reported cases.

The word cancer is always in the news. Usually it's a famous person diagnosed with cancer, or cancer claimed their life. Today, the news improves: Cancer Declines.

In 2004 IBM and United Devices set up the World Community Grid to harness the spare computing power of thousands of home computers, to perform research calculations.

Glandular fever is an infectious disease of children, young people, and occasionally adults. In children the infection may pass unrecognised.

Donating an old vehicle is a good way to get rid of an inefficient car, have the auto towed for free, get a tax receipt, and support a charity!

Scott Hoch and Perry were last year's champions, but Hoch, out with an injury has been replaced by Perry's fellow Kentuckian, long-driving J.B. Holmes.

A new study in Cancer Research shows that obesity hinders chemotherapy in children with childhood leukemia.

Call Me Larry wins sixth race at Aqueduct by a length. Owner Suzie O'Cain of Highcliff Farm donates portion of winnings to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Alexandra "Alex" Scott's battle with Neuroblastoma encourages kids to participate in lemonade stands across the nation.

What should we do with the waste we produce? It's the $64,000 question of our time. Or, in the case of the Scottish Highlands, the £43million question.

Clasroom lesson plans to integrate with September observances and educate students on important issues.

Understanding how the bipolar child reacts to different emotional triggers can better help the adult to anticipate and counter the behavior.

Breastfeeding is just as beneficial for your toddler as it was for your infant! Breastfed toddlers are stronger, smarter, healthier and happier.

Overweight children need help, support and motivation from their parents, not just to lose weight, but to have a positive self-image.

Formula feeding, or bottle-feeding, is often presented as a choice equivalent to breastfeeding. In fact, there are known and unknown risks associated with the practice.