Medco: Big Jump In Kids’ Prescription Drug Use Last Year

Children's prescription drug use rose "several times faster" than adult use last year, "due in part to swine flu drugs and Type 2 diabetes medications, according to Medco Health Solutions Inc," The Associated Press reports. The "pharmacy benefits manager said a 5 percent increase in prescription drug use for children contributed to a 10.8 percent spending increase last...

Lost Generation – Today’s Children Face Obesity, Alcohol Abuse And Tooth Decay Crisis

Doctors warn that a record number of children are developing and being treated in hospital for health conditions such as obesity, tooth decay, alcohol abuse and various health complaints associated with passive smoking. Healthcare professionals warn that these health complaints are entirely preventable if we adopt healthier...