Children

U.S. lowers threshold for lead poisoning in children

16 May 2012

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cut its threshold level for defining lead poisoning in children to 5 micrograms per deciliter on Wednesday from 10, marking the first such reduction in 20 years. "The recommendation was based on a growing number of scientific studies showing that even low blood lead levels can cause lifelong health effects," the CDC said, in ...

Children's Board cuts funding to 11 agencies

16 May 2012

The housing crisis has reduced the tax revenue going to the Children's Board, which changed its focus to healthy children, increased school readiness or strengthening families.

Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism

16 May 2012

WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- One in three children with an older sibling who has an autism spectrum disorder, or problems with social interaction and communication, shows signs of developmental delay or autism-related behaviors by the age of 3 years, according to a new study.