The Vision Care for Kids Act of 2009 addresses only the children who fail a vision screening. Unfortunately, this bill does not address the true problem--the vision screening system and its substitution for eye examinations. From Janet's Journal blog.

Attending COVD's annual convention proved a great experience for Janet Hughes of Vision First. View fun photos and join the Kids Eyes Count Campaign! COVD is a national organization that provides board certification for eye doctors and vision therapists.

Vision screening or eye exam? Learn the difference and see what's best. This video helped pass Illinois' eye exam law and can help your state, too. Winner of the "Healthy Eyes, Healthy People" grant in 2004. Also links to the Kids Eyes Count Campaign!

A compound that was phased out of use as a flame retardant in children's pajamas in the 1980s after it was found to cause DNA mutations is being added to furniture foam and children's products, new research shows

Today I'm issuing the vision policy by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) my spin on NSF: Non-Sufficient Facts! August 2009, top medical groups refute vision therapy and the link between vision and learning. From Janet's Journal blog. A must read!

The Dems as a party are rolling over..Single payer is currently sidelined and public option (without single payer)..looks about to be jettisoned too.This article shows what you can do to take the fight to the politicians.The fight goes on..

Researchers in China may have found a method for male contraception that is effective, reversible and without serious short-term adverse effects, according to a new study.

WASHINGTON - Seventeen-year-olds will soon be able to buy the "morning-after" emergency contraceptive without a doctor's prescription, a decision conservatives denounced as a blow to parental supervision of teens.

Sleep deprivation doesn't just cause mental deficits; our physical abilities are diminished too. Studies have demonstrated that not sleeping can reduce glucose metabolism by as much as 40 percent. We use stored glucose for energy and sleep deprivation....

Three of the country's top organizations of direct care registered nurses have come together to form a new national nurses' union that is advocating for a single-payer national health insurance program. SEE VIDEO...