Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get the flu shot annually. But does the vaccination truly prevent the virus?
Did you know all those arguments and disagreements can actually provide opportunity for growth? Here's why.
Read on for solutions to five of your biggest skincare concerns.
He craves more independence, but you aren't ready to give up control. Unfortunately, this kind of interference on your part can endanger your child's development, among other things.
If you're wondering why all the buzz about this popular leafy green, find out what makes it a nutritional powerhouse and how you can enjoy it as a part of your healthy diet.
Now that you're older and wiser, you may want to pass on what you've learned to the teens in your life.
Some popular plants pose a health threat to your kids and pets. Here's how to keep your family safe.
These actions have serious consequences, including death. Here are the crucial facts.
The jury's still out, but it may pay to limit screen time for young tykes. Learn more.
Recognizing the signs sooner than later can help kids thrive in school.
An old toothbrush can put you at risk for cavities and other oral issues. Here's how to know when to toss that brush.
Find out why new moms are at increased risk and how to get help.
When it comes to the so-called "kissing disease," it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Get the right information right here from a medical professional.
Whether your child has a strawberry birthmark, stork bite, or angel kiss, get the real facts behind this common kind of birthmark.
New screening techniques help identify siblings and other family members at risk for developing type 1 diabetes.
The U.S. is facing a shortage of primary care physicians. Could your health care end up being affected?
The U.S. is facing a shortage of primary care physicians. Could your health care end up being affected?
Follow these guidelines to help ensure your child s smooth and safe transition into university life.
Teenagers are notorious for their extreme sleep patterns. Here's how you can help them help themselves.
The most common birth defect in the U.S., spina bifida can be permanently disabling. But it's also highly preventable. Here's what you need to know.
Research suggests that children of parents who suffer from anxiety have a higher chance of developing the disorder. Awareness is the first step in reducing your child's risk.
Here's what you need to know about this inflammatory lung disease, from causes and symptoms to treatments and prevention tips.
While changes to family structure require adjustment for everyone involved, these guidelines can help blended families work out their growing pains and live together successfully.
Once you have chickenpox, you won't get them again, right? Not quite. You could develop shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus as chickenpox.
Does your doctor's appearance affect your impression of his medical skills?
Learn the benefits of determining heightened risk for diabetes in young people, and one way to get screened.
By understanding the science behind chromosomal disorders, researchers have a better chance of preventing certain genetic disorders. Here's a cheat sheet for the rest of us.
Genetic mutations are associated with many conditions including cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs disease, and cancer. As scientists continue to understand the nature of gene mutations, they'll learn how to prevent and treat these types of diseases.
The dairy industry wants to add aspartame (a sugar substitute) to milk so that kids will drink more of the calcium-rich beverage. But can milk that's artificially sweetened still be called milk? Learn more about the current dairy debate.
Precautionary measures taken at home, and an appropriate treatment plan developed with your child's physician, can help make this chronic blood disorder manageable.