Preschool Attachment and Teen Obesity: Is There a Link?Esther Entin, M.D.
Teens rated as less attached during infancy were almost 2.5 times more likely to become obese...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An extra year or two of education can raise IQ significantly, even if the students are already teens
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
There is a really simple way to get children to eat more fruits and vegetables: reduce the size of their main course.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Many allergy tests are unnecessary. It helps to know what they show and what they don't.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Out on the playground, there's a fine line between safe and boring.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Children's immune response to vaccines was greatly reduced if they had been exposed to a common...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Parents in some communities have decided that the risks of vaccines are greater than the benefits. Not true.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
At what age do children learn that one can choose to see a situation in a more positive light?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Because many of the effects of lead on young children are irreversible, they have troubling implications for the potential children...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Underprivileged kids have less chance to play at school, at home, in their neighborhoods...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When introducing solids, parents should try to avoid giving infants cereals and crackers with...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having kids interrupts your sleep, destabilizes your relationship, and costs lots of money and time. So what's the upside?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The brains of children exposed to family violence show changes similar to those of soldiers...
Read more >Neil Wagner
If obese or overweight kids lose the weight as they become adults, the associated health risks also seem to vanish.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Tongue-tie" or tether tongue makes it hard for babies to latch on to the breast. It can be easily diagnosed and corrected.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Energy drink-fueled visits to the ER have risen 1600 percent since 2005.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Soup cans may contain BPA, a known toxin. People who ate canned soup had higher levels of this toxin in their bodies.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Having a hemoglobin, or iron, level that is too high carries many of the same risks as having a level that is too low.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Autism spectrum disorders are increasingly being linked to different genetic mutations...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Pelvic inflammatory disease can threaten a woman’s fertility, so it is important to have a checkup.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Current recommendations call for children to first be screened for high LDL cholesterol between age 9 and 11.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The chicken pox vaccine is the best way of protecting your child from the virus...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Runaway neuronal growth in the prefrontal cortex, in the brains of kids with autism.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Other children are often the best teachers when it comes to language skills.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Generally speaking, infants with colic do not need acid-suppressing drugs, which carry a number of risks.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Osteoarthritis is a product of your immune system, not just wear and tear...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Heavy soft drink consumption (5+ cans a week) has been linked to an increased risk of violent behavior and alcohol consumption.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children under two are not yet mentally equipped to learn from a screen. They benefit most from hands-on play with others.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Fast-paced cartoons and other shows can reduce, at least temporarily, children's ability to plan and organize.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When ultrasounds to diagnose miscarriage are inaccurate, healthy pregnancies may be terminated.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Introducing solids earlier may increase an infant's weight gain in the near term, but has little overall effect.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Contrary to popular belief, the brain can form new connections into adulthood...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The time kids spend just playing is declining. Well-meaning parents are partly to blame.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It's hard to compete with clever marketing, but you can help your kids make better food choices with consistent encouragement.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Blood transfusions are the cause of many cases of the parasite Babesia, which is normally spread by ticks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What would new moms do differently the next time around? Reconsidering circumcision and breastfeeding are high on the list.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The mind is notorious for playing tricks, but researchers discover paying attention can mislead us..
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Parents who want to encourage physical fitness should take their children to a playground or park with other active children.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Most college students don't even eat one serving of fruits or vegetables a day. Guess how many...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Infants, particularly preemies, who were breastfed scored higher on reasoning and language tests at age 5.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The brains of impulsive people are different from those who can delay gratification.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The decision to circumcise a newborn boy is one that is best made after looking at all the information available.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Hookah lounges are on the rise in California and with them, tobacco use...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Get a flu vaccination this year, even if you were vaccinated last year.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When you're traveling with medications, keep them in the climate-controlled interior of the car, rather than in the hot trunk.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Grand Slam tennis player tells the world about her battle with Sjogren's syndrome
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sprained ankles and minor injuries clog emergency rooms, endangering people with serious problems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
How you interpret your stress can influence how you perform on tests.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Kids' nagging can wear down moms' resistance. But a study found some winning strategies...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Secondhand smoke sharply increases the risk of a child's having neurodevelopmental disorders like learning disabilities and ADHD.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Certain styles of parenting are more beneficial for children with difficult temperaments, such as the anxious or depressed.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Folate, a B vitamin, and folic acid, its synthetic version, have been linked to better school performance.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Including some pureed vegetables in foods your children already love is a good way to help them on the path to healthier eating.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The root of dyslexia may be in speech processing, a surprise to researchers...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Twelve things parents do that can damage their children. How to avoid such mistakes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dog dander thought to be hypoallergenic may not be as allergen-free as hoped.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
What causes autism? What can parents do to avoid it? Early environments matter.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A simple computer program seems to help teens avoid negative thinking, which may help with anxiety..
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study of middle-income kids with and without asthma found that cockroaches are a factor in asthma
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Children with language delays have no more behavioral or emotional problems as adolescents than other kids.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Doing your best is a balancing act involving practice, calmness and drive. What research has found.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new review study finds no good evidence of a cell phone-brain tumor connection...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Break out the hammocks. Rocking to sleep is not just for babies. It offers a deeper sleep...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Why are kids and adolescents with ADHD prone to substance use?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Gels that glow under black light can be used to teach kids to wash their hands more thoroughly.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Too often, children with behavioral or emotional issues are taken to the ER.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a warning about sports and energy drinks. Why?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Children still being bottle-fed at two years old are 33% more likely to be obese.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even light exercise can have a significant effect on the health of your heart and blood vessels.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Sleep can help you lose weight, make better decisions, and improve your sex life.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Children's brains change as they learn math skills. Adults' too, hopefully.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Looking at the color red actually boosts the strength and speed of our physical reactions.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Contrary to popular belief, kids do not enjoy violent cartoons any more than nonviolent ones...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Nearly a million kids a year are prescribed antibiotics for asthma, another unnecessary use. But why
Read more >Alice G. Walton
To prevent swimmers' ear, tilt your head and gently pull the earlobe in a few directions to help water escape, then dry your ears.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, does not appear to reduce kids' pain, just their fever.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids may get unnecessary CT scans for minor head injuries, exposing them to unnecessary radiation.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children are small and low to the ground, leaving them more exposed to environmental toxins.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Reducing stress can improve the odds of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A banned residential pesticide is linked to lower IQ in kids.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Long-term use of antibiotics to treat acne does not make "staph" bacteria drug-resistant.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Just having kids cut their fat intake does not help them lose weight. So what does work?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Dietary supplements can be helpful, but they cannot make up for an unhealthy diet.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some studies show a link between artificial dyes and ADHD. So why did the FDA reject warning labels?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Sun exposure in childhood and adolescence than can set the stage for skin cancers and problems later.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who are seriously overweight tend not to see themselves as being as heavy as they are...
Read more >Neil Wagner
If you are pregnant or trying to beome pregnant, check with your doctor before taking any medication — even herbal preparations.
Read more >Neil Wagner
One of the surest ways to beat infection is to clean a wound well and keep it covered.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Seizures that occur when a child has a fever are scary, but are they dangerous? Sometimes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Intelligence scores rose by four points with just 40 minutes of play a day...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Introducing solid foods too early raises the risk of obesity...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Pitching too much can damage young (and old) arms. It is important to limit the number of pitches to reduce the risk of injury.
Read more >Lona Sandon, M.Ed., R.D.
Elite athletes can teach us all a lot about eating right. Who knew chocolate milk was the perfect recovery drink?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Are kids with ADHD just exhibiting an allergic response to certain foods?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Educating parents about healthy lifestyles and nutrition is a very good way to reduce childhood obesity.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
A study of children two and under shows just how much being poor restricts kids' genetic potential.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Writing about your anxiety may help release some of its grip and enable you to perform more in line with your ability.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Updates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program lower fat and salt and increase greens
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids' friends may have a bigger influence on how well they do in school than parents do.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The Surgeon General addresses the reasons women don't engage in this free, healthy practice...
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to babies' weight gain, not all formulas are alike. Which is right for your baby?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Teens who eat a diet high in added sugars have higher "bad" LDL cholesterol and trigylcerides.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Don't assume a chubby baby is a healthy baby. Don't deny infants food, but when solids are introduced, make healthy choices.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The number of women who die from general anesthesia during childbirth has dropped, but epidurals...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Women having trouble conceiving may want to consider their exposure to BPA and learn how to limit it
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Planning for a healthier 2011? We pull together some of the top health news stories of this past year.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many of us haven't heard cytomegalovirus, but babies can develop disabilities because of the disease
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A chemical in antibacterial soap is linked to more allergies in kids, suggesting that a little moderation may be good.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It is often unnecessary to treat ear infections with antibiotics. They can increase bacterial resistance and cause side effects
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Vending machines full of junk food? A new landmark nutrition bill is a game changer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
College kids who drink more energy drinks also consume more alcohol: coincidence or cause?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When kids skip meals, they snack instead which raises the chance they will take in empty calories...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Synthetic marijuana, often legal and sold at convenience stores, can be more deadly than the real thing.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't smoke at home. Secondhand smoke appears to affect children even more than it does adults.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The thrill and pleasure of a new baby appear to stimulate brain growth, particularly in areas...
Read more >Neil Wagner
The meningococcal vaccine MSV4 doesn't last as long as anticipated. Is a booster needed to protect.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Teens' hearing has gotten worse. It may be from having the iPod or MP3 up too loud.
Read more >Neil Wagner
For young children in poor communities, having a mom who reads is a huge boost to school success.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Boys used to violent video clips have less response to them. Does this increase the likelihood...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Breastfed babies should have iron supplements beginning at four months old. All babies should be checked for iron at 12 months.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Having a service dog reduces undesirable behavior and eases kids' (and parents') stress.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry than women who do not...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Limiting kids' TV and computer time can improve their ability to pay attention and reduce the risk of psychological problems.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't let the term, "sports drink" fool you. Often these drinks have nearly as many calories as soda. Reach for water instead.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking care of gum disease while you're pregnant may reduce the risk the risk of preterm birth.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Infant sleep positioners that are designed to hold babies in a position in their cribs may actually raise the risk of SIDS.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New research finds a link between childhood obesity and the common cold virus. But how?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Contagious yawning is familiar to most. But did you know it is a form of normal social bonding...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Laser pointers can damage eyesight. Parents should teach kids the risks and know the power of any pointer their child uses.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The best medicine for concussion is rest. Young children need even more rest after a concussion than teenagers do.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even though they may total enough hours at night, interrupted sleep is what hurts new moms.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Does taking this common painkiller disrupt the body's inflammatory response and provoke asthma?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Before accepting a diagnosis of attention-deficit disorder, consider whether your child is young for his or her grade in school.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
More and more girls are beginning puberty between ages seven and eight.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
If you have had a cesarean section, you may still be able to deliver a child vaginally.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Babies born to mothers who received Earned Income Tax Credits weigh more, a sign of greater health.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teen violence can de-rail young lives. A new study links it to a teen's stage of sexual development, not age.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Adding some fun activities to meal preparation improves kids' attitude toward fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Let your child choose his or her summer reading books. Reading anything helps keep those skills sharp and helps in school.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Changing up how you practice a new skill helps your brain learn better.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Starting the school day just a half hour later helps teens get the sleep they need, raising motivation.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to helping kids lose weight, exercise is very important; but reducing calories is the most important first step.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More hospitals are using the new family-centered rounds, which help keep parents in the loop.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Don't leave your baby unattended while in his or her car seat - especially outside the car. Serious injuries can happen.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Limiting your child’s TV or video game time to less than two hours per day may help his or her attention.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Among other benefits, breastfeeding lowers babies' risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If fructose didn't already have a bad enough rap, now it seems to help kids' fat cells proliferate.
Read more >Neil Wagner
New mothers have elevated levels of MAO-A, an enzyme known to deactivate neurotransmitters that affect mood.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids say foods taste better when cartoon characters are on the label...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Make sure your baby gets the proper amount of vitamin D
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Be cautious about what websites you use for research
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The medical community calls it "non-suicidal self-injury" (NSSI); the kids call it "cutting."
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The risk of multiple sclerosis increases in parts of the world that receive less sun.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Pesticide exposure may play a role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There’s little evidence that exposing your child to Mozart will actually improve their IQ.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teen drinking is not like on TV. There are real risks, like auto accidents and impaired brain development.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It is important to treat child and adolescent depression. Kids on medication should be monitored closely.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Keep serving platters off the table during meals and reduce calories by 20%.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teens' screen time offers risks and rewards. How to minimize the risks.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Father-child communication is more important than many may realize, particularly when it is about things like cigarette smoking.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When babies begin to eat solids they are particularly at risk for vitamin D deficiency.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) act by helping the muscles in the air passages of the lungs to relax and re-expand.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
What a woman eats when pregnant and breastfeeding can reduce her child's chances of asthma and eczema.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Oxytocin, a hormone, may help some autistic kids gain social skills.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sports injuries among child athletes are increasing. Many injuries can be prevented by getting proper rest, stretching after games...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The use of herbal preparations, in any stage of life, but particularly during pregnancy, should not be taken lightly.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some children with peanut allergies can become less dangerously allergic through immunotherapy. Parents should not try this on their own.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Retractions don't happen often in science, but they are part of the process. Changing the public's perceptions is another matter.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The varicella vaccine for chickenpox can help reduce symptoms or even prevent infection even when given after you've been exposed.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Study finds omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent youth psychosis.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The cause of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS is not yet known, but low levels of serotonin may play a role.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A simple measure of reaction time can provide a clue as to whether an athlete has had a concussion.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Timing makes a difference when it comes to taking antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs while pregnant.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Used during sleep, the system, which calculates and administers insulin, was far more effective at preventing nighttime hypoglycemia.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A simple blood test may replace amniocentesis as the best means for determining a baby's sex early in utero
Read more >Neil Wagner
Walking in high heels increases knee torque by 20-26%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Autism appears to be more common among the children of the well-educated. But is this just the result of more frequent diagnosis?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Negative emotions can contribute to overeating or binge eating. Therapy aimed at improving social skills can therefore help prevent weight
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Warnings about the effects of prescription drugs on children are often not reported accurately...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Treating children for mental health problems can reduce the risk that the problems will get worse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
England has lost three World Cups on penalty kicks, so researchers came up with a new strategy.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
For most babies, breast milk is the best milk, but it is important to supplement with vitamin D.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Daycare may actually lower the risk of developing asthma even though it may raise the risk of infection.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When teenagers feel alienated from their families, they are at greater risk for sadness and depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
High blood sugar during pregnancy, gestational diabetes, is a major health risk for mother and babies.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Being premature doesn't in itself raise the risk of autism, but complications affecting the brain do.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Secondhand smoke remains a danger to children exposed to it in the home.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Using acetaminophen to prevent a fever after your child has had a vaccine may end up reducing the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
As a parent, one of the best ways to keep your child safe on the road is to set rules and pay attention to their activities.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Daycare that offers children living in poverty a chance to learn school-readiness skills and exposure to role models helps them keep pace...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
All middle ear infections should be treated immediately with antibiotics.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
College students who have harmful drinking patterns can be helped to rein in their drinking by receiving personalized online feedback.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Both bullies and the victims of bullies may suffer from mental disorders in later life.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Having a consistent and peaceful nighttime routine helps babies and toddlers fall asleep more easily.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
What does a depressed toddler look like? He may be unable to enjoy things that used to be fun or not thinking as clearly as she used to.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It is dangerous to share prescription medication. Side effects are common.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
As important as medical intervention is for premature infants, the home environment is just as important.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Children as young as 9 years old have been able to learn to apply CPR effectively.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Bacteria may play a major role in causing the discomfort of colicky babies.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children are starting to show dangerously high cholesterol, triglycerides and lipid levels. How to prevent life-long damage to young hearts.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Having confidence in your ability to change behavior even in the face of obstacles is a critical asset for an effective parent.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
For teens, playing team sports helps reduce the risk of starting smoking.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The STD chlamydia can be diagnosed with a urine specimen and does not require a pelvic examination or vaginal or urethral culture.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Excessive crying lasts for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, during which a baby can't...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Parents may want to request that their teen‘s doctor discuss safety, diet, smoking, sexuality and other topics.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Infants of obese mothers have increased fat mass compared to infants of mothers who are not.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Only half of males and one-fifth of females between the ages of 19-30 get the recommended amount of calcium.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends offering a pacifier at nap time and bedtime.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Between the 1970s and the early 2000s, the rates of obesity in children ages 2-11 years nearly doubled.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The Internet, television and online videos and games are all responsible for a reduction in the amount of sleep that teens receive nightly.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children do not watch TV or videos before age two years.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Resilience, the ability to thrive in the face of extreme adversity, is a reason why some children develop successfully while others fail.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Acupuncture can help reduce back pain, but piercing the skin may not be necessary to reap its benefits.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Always check with your child's physician before delaying an immunization.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Taking birth control pills can interfere with women athletes' ability to build muscle mass.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D
Teenage boys who ate plenty of omega 3 fatty acids, primarily through consumption of fish, had improved memory and cognitive skills.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Think of play (dancing, hiking, tennis) when you think of fitness. It will help keep you motivated.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Giving children with peanut allergies tiny amounts of peanut protein can help build tolerance over time.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Flat feet used to have the reputation of causing painful feet in adulthood as well as poor motor skills but research is finding differently.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A common enterovirus may be the tipping point in a chain of events that cause beta cells in the pancreas to stop producing insulin and diabetes...
Read more >Alice Walton
Playing violent video games and watching violent films make people insensitive to others' pain and less likely to notice others' distress.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Strengthening quads after a total knee replacement can improve functional performance enough to rival that of healthy older adults.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Adolescents who watch excessive TV are more likely to show signs of depression when they become young adults.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Researchers have developed a light-emitting headband that may soon help children who can't speak to communicate their preferences.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Strong quadriceps can keep knee cartilage from crumbling.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spinal discs are gel-filled sacs that sit between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column. They function as a cushion or shock absorber.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
A protein in cartilage appears associated with age-related articular cartilage loss, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for OA.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
People with ADHD have a hard time filtering out stimuli present in the environment and deciding which deserve their attention.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Roughly two-thirds of children's emergency room visits come from kids drinking OTC cold medication while unsupervised.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The plant in Georgia responsible for the outbreak of salmonella has been found. What the FDA has to say about finding the peanut butter on shelves...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
For newborns whose mothers smoke, withdrawal from nicotine occurs during the first five days after birth.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Although premature infants' bones grow in length and circumference, the quality of the bones themselves is often poor.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It is not clear that drinking any amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Have your feet measured before you buy athletic shoes. Exercising in tight shoes can cause a neuroma, or a pinched nerve.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
One of the best places to teach kids early lessons on eating healthfully may be while they are riding in the grocery cart.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The neurotransmitter serotonin is important in regulating the fear response.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Warming up before exercise can greatly reduce the risk of injury.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise appears to reduce children's anger as it increases fitness.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Social skills, such as knowing how to resist peer pressure, endure beyond childhood and support a person's success in adulthood.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The vascular "age" of obese children is like that of middle-aged adults, based on the amount of plaque build-up.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Do the stimulants used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) put them at risk for future drug abuse?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Study says Tai Chi can help reduce the pain of arthritis.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Glucosamine and chondroitin may not work as well together as we think.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Injuries during matches played on artificial turf are more likely to be severe than match injuries played on grass.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Loud sounds damage the ear's hair cells, turning a lush "pasture" of these cells into a burned-out wasteland.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Mothers who eat fish while pregnant and who later breastfeed their infants see better early physical and mental development.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Concussions can be difficult to spot, especially when young athletes hide their symptoms to keep playing.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Television distracts children from their own play, interfering with cognitive development.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Egg allergies are very common in children, but overcoming them may be as simple as exposing kids to small portions of cooked egg.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Keep in mind that your seven-year old has a pretty good idea of the difference between right and wrong.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Female athletes risk of ACL injury is up to eight times greater than that of men. Fatigue is a big cause.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Newborns who felt repeated pain showed changes in neurologic development and in their immediate and future behavior.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It's summertime and children are gathering on playgrounds and in sandboxes and pools.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Next time you decide to take the family to the beach or the local swimming hole — even if your local health department has not issued a health warning — you might want to leave the younger kids at home.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
The lack of trees in urban areas may be behind the rising rates of asthma there.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
From 2003 and 2004, a time when a toddler up to 18 months old should have received about 14 shots of several different vaccines. Today, even more shots are recommended.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
This is a question that researchers have been struggling with for decades, as developed nations such as the United States have seen an alarming rise in the number of children diagnosed as autistic.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates of all girls' sports, according to a survey of emergency room admissions.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Giving young children extra Vitamin D supplements may help prevent type 1 diabetes later in life, says a new study.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Using strong cleaning products while pregnant may put your child at risk for breathing problems.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
We spend 18 years teaching our children how to walk, talk, read and drive, but many of us drop the ball when it comes to teaching them how to eat right.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Do vaccines given to infants and very young children somehow promote autism? This is the idea that researchers have been investigating and parents have been debating since a 1988 study of 12 children suggested such a link, provoking a wave of concern.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
A few minutes practice and exercise each day will keep a young athlete in shape, and ready to play.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
A significant number of athletes suffer from undiagnosed exercise-induced asthma.
Read more >Some children are genetically predisposed to develop breathing problems when exposed to environmental toxins.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
What is the major cause of heat stroke? Ignorance — of our own bodies, of the weather and of what one can do to the other.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
As many parents can tell you, a small child who is prone to ear infections can make the whole family miserable.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Nearly 73 percent of children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center catastrophe developed a psychiatric illness in the years following the event.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Body Clocks and Sports Performance Tom Gilbert
The 24-hour rhythmic cycle of our bodies, known as circadian rhythm, significantly affects athletic performance, according to just-published research.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
We hear better with two ears, so maybe it's not so surprising that deaf children who receive cochlear implants hear better when they have them in both ears.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People who get a steroid injection in their shoulder might be better off waiting a few weeks before returning to regular activities or starting physical therapy, according to a new study.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Pregnant smokers may "program" their children to become smokers suggests the latest research.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
A group of neurosurgeons is renewing calls for a ban on the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by children under age 16 after a 10-year review of injuries caused by the vehicles.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Minimally processed, natural food can help protect your baby against obesity later in life, according to the latest research.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
In recent years, long distance runners have been getting conflicting advice from experts about liquids.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Giving breastfed babies a bit of solid food may help ward off food allergies.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Tips to help urban athletes breathe easier.
Read more >Sassan Farjami, M.D., Ogleh Nesheiwat, M.D., Carol Karmen, M.D., and Robert G. Lerner, M.D.
Sleep disturbances, restlessness, lethargy, memory loss and irritability can be signs of lead poisoning.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Decades ago, children dreaded the very words "cod liver oil.
Read more >Martin J. Carey, M.D.
Water heaters should be set below 120oF (49oC) to avoid scald injuries.
Read more >Kathryn J. Zerbe, M.D.
Recovering bulimics should protect their teeth by NOT brushing vigorously.
Read more >John E. Morley, M.D.
Not long ago, a man named Al Hanna successfully reached the southern summit of Mt.
Read more >Think of how rattled you might be if you lived in constant fear of a gun going off.
Read more >Dipak Chandy, M.D.
If swimming or boating, avoid all drugs and alcohol.
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