Articles for Tag: "pediatrics"

Kids who eat two breakfasts less likely to be overweight  Featured
Kids who eat two breakfasts less likely to be overweight
Breakfast is linked to better school performance, better overall health and healthy body weight for kids.
Having a younger sibling may be good for your child’s health 
Having a younger sibling may be good for your child’s health
Children without a younger brother or sister by the time they reach first grade are three times more likely to be obese, new research suggests.
4 things to know about antibiotics for kids 
4 things to know about antibiotics for kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges both providers and parents to only use antibiotics when they are truly needed.
Switching cosmetics may lower your chemical exposure 
Switching cosmetics may lower your chemical exposure
Avoiding harmful chemicals could be as simple as reconsidering your beauty products.
Dynamic approach improves sun safety, study finds 
Dynamic approach improves sun safety, study finds
New research shows families benefit from receiving more education and reinforcement on sun protection habits.
CDC updates adult vaccine recommendations 
CDC updates adult vaccine recommendations
Learn more about the updated vaccine schedule for adults 19 and older.
El Salvadorian teens receive life-changing procedure  Featured
El Salvadorian teens receive life-changing procedure
A group of kids receive treatment for a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.