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Keep Your Athletes Hydrated On and Off the Field
Sue Hubbard, M.D. - The Kids Doctor
With summer heat at its peak across the country and kids heading back to school athletics, band practice, drill team and the like, this is a good time to discuss heat-related illnesses and their prevention.
How to Stop Your Baby's Wheezing and Prevent Asthma
Ella Brooks
Are you concerned when you hear your baby wheezing? You're not alone. The good news: A new study published in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology has identified consistent risk factors for wheezing in infants -- which means there are steps you can take to help prevent it
Lack of sleep
Fighting Drugs With the Power of Sleep
Ewen Callaway
Parents looking to steer their teens away from drugs may want to encourage them to stay in bed longer. Lack of sleep seems to lead to increased drug use -- not the other way around, as many researchers previously concluded -- and this is likely to be a pattern of behavior that teenagers acquire from their friends.
Milk: When the First Food May Be the Best Food
Hara Estroff Marano, Psychology Today Magazine
Milk was your first food, so it hardly seems a cutting-edge component of our diets. Still, milk just might be one of the last of the great mystery foods, so rich in nutrients that no one has quite figured out yet how they all impact our bodies and our minds.
Introducing New Foods
Introducing New Foods to Your Child
Sue Hubbard, M.D.
I receive many questions about 'when' you can feed a child different foods. More and more information is being published on this subject and the 'older' recommendations about withholding certain foods from children have recently changed. Actually, they've changed about 360 degrees!
Coping With Altitude Sickness
Sue Hubbard, M.D.
I seem to get several calls each year about 'acute mountain sickness,' which may occur when traveling to altitudes above 5,000 feet but is typically associated when traveling to altitudes of 8,000-14,000 feet. Fortunately, most people will not have serious problems when traveling to higher altitudes. Here's what you need to know when coping with altitude sickness
Protecting the Future Health of Our Boys
Lilian Presti
A fascinating yet shocking development has been transpiring over the past few decades: The world is slowly starting to lose its boys through declining male births. This recent phenomenon has a lot to do with the steady infiltration of hormone-disrupting chemicals in our daily lives - chemicals such as bisphenol-A and phthalates.
The Power of Persuasion: Food Marketing Really Does Work
Sharon Palmer, R.D.
A fast food commercial pops up and you feast your eyes on a glistening cheeseburger. The next thing you know, you're hungry and you've got a hankering for a burger. Is this mere coincidence or do food ads really hold the power to change the way you eat? The answer is right before your eyes; multi-million dollar advertising campaigns would not exist if they didn't work.
Fighting Childhood Obesity From a Holistic Perspective
Michelle Klein
It is the accumulation of nutrient-poor foods over the course of a day, a week, a year that is contributing to the epidemic of childhood obesity our nation is facing. If we want our children to live a full, optimal life, free of disease, then it's time for a change. Here's how
Congress Must Act Now to Alleviate Child Hunger
Rachael Ray
For most, 'hunger' is a metaphor for a list of wants rather than needs. We hunger for more -- more time, more money, more of what the next guy has. Imagine the physical and emotional distress of true hunger. Now imagine suffering that pain as a child. An empty stomach makes a child feel empty emotionally, overlooked and forgotten. To truly end child hunger, this is what needs to be done
Exercise for Kids: 5 Tips for Parents
January W. Payne
It's no secret that childhood obesity is a major issue in the United States. At the core of the problem is the fact that less than one third of all children ages 6 to 17 get regular vigorous exercise, defined as at least 20 minutes of physical activity that makes them sweat and breathe hard. So what should parents do to get their kids moving more often? Here are 5 tips to get started
Too Much Screen Time for Kids Means Poorer Health
Lilian Presti
The average American child spends four to five hours a day in front of a screen -- that's roughly one-third of their waking time either in front of a TV or a computer, and all that screen time could be adding up to poor health. Parents should consider the following strategies
Nutrition May Be Key to Helping Control ADHD
Lilian Presti
The common approach to ADHD is to medicate children with drugs such as Ritalin or Adderall. These stimulants are thought to help improve ADHD symptoms by increasing dopamine levels in the brain to increase attention and motivation. For parents who are interested in experimenting with natural alternatives to traditional medication, nutrition may offer some simple solutions
Foods to Reduce Allergy and Asthma Symptoms in Kids
Laura Roe Stevens
Parents of children with asthma and allergies are all too familiar with doctor's offices, doses of steroids, antibiotics, allergy medications and sometimes even the dreaded emergency room visit. While experts warn that there really are no magic foods that ward off asthma and allergies for all children, new research shows that diets rich in some foods can make a difference
Toddler With Recurring Ear Infections May Benefit From Tubes
Laura Orvidas, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Middle ear (between the eardrum and the inner ear) infections are common in young children, and most of these infections are relatively easy to treat. But when a child has more than four ear infections in six months or, as in your child's case, six infections in a year, ear tubes may be the right choice
Prevent and Treat Summer Rashes
Madonna Behen
Protecting a young child's delicate skin is a year-round responsibility for parents, but it's especially important in the summer months, when so much skin is uncovered and vulnerable to a host of warm-weather rash inducers. Here's ways to prevent and treat the most common summer rashes
Enjoy Breakfast as a Family
Madonna Behen
No matter how busy your weekday mornings, the whole family can still eat well. All it takes are a few key planning decisions and some smart food choices. Below, our experts' strategies for turning the rushed (or nonexistent!) morning meal into a healthy, enjoyable group activity
7 Nasty Germs That Could Land Your Kid in the Hospital And How to Avoid Them
Megan Johnson
Nowadays, it's much rarer for young children to be hospitalized for severe infections than it was even a decade ago. Still, almost 2.5 million infants are admitted to the hospital each year due to infections. To protect your child from a surprise hospital stay, watch out for the pathogens most often responsible for pediatric admissions
What Parents Can Do to Keep Kids From Snacking Their Way to Obesity
Nancy Shute
The news on childhood obesity is almost universally bad, including this latest item: Kids snack three times a day on junk food, accounting for almost one third of their daily calories. Parents do have the power to help protect our children against the health risks of obesity, starting now. Here are three practical steps you can take today
Though No Cure for POTS, Symptoms Can Often Be Effectively Managed
Phil Fischer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
A cure for POTS doesn't exist at this time. Fortunately, teenagers -- a group commonly affected by POTS -- usually grow out of the disorder by the time they reach their early 20s. In the meantime, POTS symptoms can often be effectively managed with a combination of lifestyle and dietary changes, along with medication.
Chicken Tortilla Wraps
Chicken Tortilla Wraps
Betsy Berthin RD, LD
Feeding kids healthy and nutritious meals is not as hard as you might think. The trick is to follow two basic rules. First, serve only quality meals. They won't know what they're missing -- i.e., junk and processed food -- if they never had it. Secondly, give them what they want. Yes, its that simple.
Have a Healthy Vacation
Cynthia Ramnarace
You've packed the bags. You've dog-eared and highlighted the travel guides. With everyone excited for the family vacation, someone getting sick is the last thing you want. Here's how to keep the family healthy while you're away -- plus what to do if sickness does strike.
Sick Day TLC
Dana Rousmaniere
Help make your little one's sick day a little better with some creative touches you can both feel good about.
When to Call the Doctor
Dr. Elyane Haddad
At what point is it necessary to call a doctor when my child is not feeling well? Here are four red-flag scenarios in which you should call the doctor
Sunscreen Facts You Need to Know
Stephanie Tweito Jacob
You know sunscreen is a must whenever you're outside, but sunburn has probably still caught you by surprise at some point. By slathering on sunscreen, you may have thought you were playing it safe, but there's actually more to it than that. Check out these commonly held sunscreen myths, then the facts that will keep your fun in the sun safe.
Asthma and Allergies Can Run in Families
Henry Bernstein, MD, Harvard Health
I'm afraid my 18-month-old twins are going to develop asthma and/or allergies. My husband and his father have asthma, and my mother and I both have seasonal allergies. What are some signs of asthma or allergies in children this young?
HPV Vaccine For Boys?
Harvey B. Simon, MD, Harvard Health
My 14-year-old granddaughter has just completed her third injection of the Gardasil vaccine. I know it's designed to protect her from cervical cancer caused by a virus. But men can get the virus, too. Should my grandson also get the vaccine?
Salivary Gland Stones Rare But Not Unheard of in Children
Laura Orvidas, MD, Mayo Clinic
My 8-year-old daughter has had intermittent pain underneath her tongue for nearly two years. Her doctor suspects salivary gland stones but cannot see them and tells me they are not common in children. What are salivary gland stones and how are they treated?
The Threat of Childhood Obesity
Jessica Rettig
William Dietz, a medical doctor and pediatrics expert who directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, discusses the nation's problems with childhood obesity and what parents can do to encourage healthy choices by their children
Tick-Borne Disease Risk Peaks in Spring and Summer
Harvard Health
Lyme disease is by far the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. Between 20,000 and 30,000 cases have been reported in most of the past several years, and health officials suspect many more go unreported. The incidence is highest in New England, the Mid-Atlantic states, and Wisconsin.
Are Carbonated Drinks Bad for Bones?
Robert Shmerling, M.D.
Do carbonated drinks leach calcium from bones? Does this increase the risk for osteoporosis? Can drinking soda make a diagnosed case of osteoporosis worse?
Secrets to Breathing Better With Allergies
Wendy Manwarren
Warmer weather triggers trees, flowers and grasses to bloom, beckons kids back outside and sets off seasonal allergy suffering. Pollens, which have been dormant all winter, are abundant from spring to fall. These irritants gang up with existing indoor allergens and bully your child's immune system, causing itchy, watery eyes, runny noses, sniffling, sneezing and coughing. Try these tips for keeping allergens to a minimum
Relationship Between RSV and Asthma in Children Unclear
Robert M. Jacobson, Mayo Clinic
My 3-month old has just gotten over RSV, and our pediatrician says we now need to watch for asthma as she gets older. How are these two conditions related?
Get the Lead Out: The Less Exposure to This Toxic Metal the Better
Harvard Health
While lead is useful, it's also a poison that at sufficient levels can damage any organ in the body, including the brain. Several studies have raised concern that lead exposure may pose mental health risks, even at levels not previously considered dangerous.
Nutrition May Be Key to Helping Control ADHD
Lilian Presti
The most common traditional approach to ADHD is to medicate children with Ritalin or Adderall. And while medication may be helpful in curbing children's symptoms, they also have side effects such as aggression, stunted growth, and depression. For parents interested in experimenting with natural alternatives to traditional medication, nutrition may offer some simple solutions.
Healthy Eating at Disney World is Possible
Andrea Donsky
Whenever I told someone we were going to Disney World, the immediate reaction was: 'You'll have nothing to eat. All they have there is fast food, and lots of it.' Luckily, we stayed at a suite about 10 minutes away from the parks, rented a car, and went to Whole Foods Market at least three times during our one-week stay. However, Disney World is not without healthy options ...
Is the Inside of Your Car Making You Sick?
Ruth Manuel-Logan
Far too many of us treat our cars like second homes. When was the last time you really gave your car a thorough cleaning on the inside? Germs run rampant all around us, including in our automobiles. Fortunately, there's much you can do to keep those pesky lil' microbes in check. Here are some tips from the country's leading germ experts on how to sanitize your ride's interior.
How to Raise a Foodie
Your Family Today
The trick to getting children to try new foods that are also healthy for them is to create situations where they can discover that pleasure on their own. Here, three ways to lead your child to the table without making him eat
Food Allergy Update
Your Family Today
Food allergies are a very common concern among parents -- and with good reason. Even though the rise in allergies is very real, parents often blame food for mild symptoms that are actually caused by something else. To avoid a misdiagnosis by Dr. Mom (or Dr. Dad), here are common symptoms of exposure to nonfood allergens, plus a quick guide to the three methods of testing for true food allergies
Should My Baby Get the Rotavirus Vaccine?
Henry Bernstein, D.O.
My infant daughter was vaccinated against the rotavirus infection virus that causes diarrhea. I just learned that this vaccine should not be given to babies. Do I need to worry?
How to Green Your Baby's Nursery
Cara Smusiak
When parents think about safety in the nursery, they tend to think about falls from changing tables, baby getting sandwiched between the rails and mattress, or an infant getting caught up in cords. But the materials used in a nursery can carry a lot of chemicals that are harmful to a child's health. Here's what to look out for and avoid
How much sleep should my kids get each night?
Renee Martin - Sniffle Solutions
They often seem overtired, and I worry they are more vulnerable to illness.
When Your Child Says 'I don't feel well'
Diane Lightfoote - Sniffle Solutions
If your child doesn't show the obvious signs of illness (no deep chest cough, vomiting or severe congestion, for example), a few silent symptoms may alert you that she should stay home from school
At what age can a child be diagnosed with asthma
Dr. Jeffrey Khan - Sniffle Solutions
Children cannot be definitively diagnosed with asthma until they're 4 or 5 years old. Kids under 4 are very apt to develop respiratory viral infections that induce wheezing
Moms: Stop Kids Fears Before They Start
Elizabeth Hurchalla - Sniffle Solutions
Sometimes a small concern can quickly escalate into feelings of real fear. If this sounds familiar, there are steps you can take to avoid making yourself sick with worry -- for your sake and your child's. Check out these strategies for managing fears that come with being the No. 1 caretaker for your child's health.
Easing Kids' Cold Symptoms
Live Right Live Well: Kids' Health
As difficult as it is to see your baby coughing and sniffling, it's very important not to give cough and cold medicines to children under two years of age since it can cause serious and, in rare instances, potentially life-threatening side effects, including convulsions, rapid heart rate and decreased levels of consciousness. Fortunately, there's still plenty you can do
SIDS Prevention
Live Right Live Well: Kids' Health
While your baby may prefer to sleep on his tummy, you really should put him on his back to sleep, because that's the safest position for him. He may not sleep as deeply or as long as when he's on his tummy, but that might be a good thing, and here's why
Kid-friendly Foods That Soothe
Julie Bean - Sniffle Solutions
When children are under the weather, they usually turn to Mom for comfort. This season, be prepared with tasty treats that do double duty -- they soothe symptoms and help speed up the healing process.
Sick-day Strategies for Keeping Kids Entertained
Ella Brooks - Sniffle Solutions
There are lots of great ways to keep children entertained and distracted when they're home from school with a cold or the flu. Here are 11 comforting and clever ways often used by moms like you to help kids have fun while they recover.
Is Your Child Obese?
Daryn Eller - Live Right Live Well
It's just baby fat. But what is the statute of limitations on baby fat? And in light of the increase in childhood obesity, do you need to worry about your child's weight? If you suspect your child is flirting with obesity, get an objective assessment. And, If the results indicate a problem, consider the following strategies to help your child trim down
Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
Jessica Goldbogen Harlan - Live Right Live Well
The next time you're tempted by a bag of potato chips, check to see if your kids are around -- because the old adage 'do as I say, not as I do' doesn't work when it comes to teaching children healthy eating habits. To raise a kid who grows up with healthy eating habits plus loving broccoli and whole grains, consider the following
Teaching Kids to Stop the Spread of Germs
Elizabeth Brownfield - Life & Beauty Weekly
If it seems as if your kids are always picking up germs and getting sick, it's not your imagination. With developing immune systems, packed classrooms and a tendency to taste and touch with abandon, kids are much more likely to catch and spread germs. Try these tricks for teaching kids to stay germ-free. With practice, the habits will become as ingrained as saying please and thank you
Spotting Your Child's Cold and Flu Symptoms at Every Age
Madonna Behen - Sniffle Solutions
When adults get hit with the flu, there's no mistaking it. You're feverish, your head feels stuffed up and you ache everywhere. But with kids, the signs aren't always as easy to detect. Here's your guide to spotting flu symptoms no matter what your child's age, and ways to bring relief.
When to Keep a Sick Child Home
Madonna Behen - Sniffle Solutions
It's cold and flu season, which means plenty of moms are facing that age-old parenting dilemma: Do I send my coughing, sniffly child to school? And if I make the wrong choice, will the school nurse call a few hours later asking me to take him back home? Figuring out when to keep your child home from school and when he's well enough to go back isn't always easy
Michelle Obama Vs. Childhood Obesity
Reader Comments
Michelle Obama is focusing on something vital for the future of America -- a healthy next generation. Mike Huckabee is showing sincerity in his commitment to the same cause -- and maturity as a human being, too. However, it looks like the USA has a fat chance for political and social maturity. Anyway, kudos to Mike and Michelle, and may you prosper in your endeavors!
Children's Health
Healthy Snacks for Children: Choices May Surprise You
Joanne Capano
Deciding what types of snacks to serve your children is important when planning your child's overall diet. In addition to increasing the risk of childhood obesity, snacks that aren't healthy can put kids at risk for poor dental health. Here's the best ways to promote healthy snacking
Making Baby Food: Easier & Healthier Than You Think
Lilian Presti
Many parents are beginning to make their own baby food in an effort to start their babies off on the right, and healthy, foot. Contrary to popular belief, making your own baby food can be easier than you think.
Make Your Own Healthy Breakfast Cereals
Joanne Capano
Ask anyone who's ever taken their child to the grocery store and they'll agree: Avoid the cereal aisle. Most children gravitate to the colorful boxes that feature their favorite cartoon mascot promising a tasty -- yet, sugar-filled -- breakfast. However, there is a solution to the cereal dilemma. Here's a guide and some simple breakfast ideas to get you started ...
Parents Influence Kids' Relationship With Food
Lilian Presti
In today's world of fast and convenient food, many people have disordered eating. The evidence of obesity, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and an obsession with dieting is proof we aren't healthy eaters. The problem is many of the people with unhealthy relationships to food are parents, and that makes them role models for their children.
Preparing Kids - And Yourself - For Their Hospital Visit: 11 Tips
Sarah Baldauf
Without thoughtful preparation, your kid's visit to the hospital has the potential to morph into a traumatic experience. Yet some upfront legwork on the part of Mom and Dad can ease a child's anxiety and also set the stage for his or her positive future dealings with the medical world. Here's 11 Helpful Tips ...
Recurring, Frequent Headaches in Child Should Prompt Visit to Doctor
Kenneth Mack, M.D., Ph.D., Neurology, Mayo Clinic
Once or twice each week, my 7-year-old complains that her head hurts. At what point do I need to have her see a doctor, and what could be causing headaches in such a young child?
Some mental-health experts think 'parental alienation' should be an official diagnosis
Lindsay Lyon
Parental alienation, highly controversial, is being described as one in which children strongly attach to one parent and reject the other in the false belief that he or she is bad or dangerous
The Lure of an ADHD Treatment Minus the Meds
Megan Johnson
Supporters say, and the evidence backing them up is increasing, that Neurofeedback therapy can improve a child's ability to focus on tasks that challenge his attention span. While neurofeedback therapy takes weeks and costs thousands of dollars, the prospect of an alternative to years of medication tantalizes parents and therapists alike
Help Your Kids Learn Better
Lilian Presti
In a country where nearly three million students are receiving special education services for a learning disability, many parents are hungry for ways to support their children's learning. The problem many children face is they've lost their zest for learning. Here's a few key steps to reinforce learning
Getting Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
Lilian Presti
We've all heard of the kid who won't eat anything except chicken fingers and hot dogs -- and maybe you recognize this child well because he or she is yours. Although most children aren't this extreme, many are still not eating as much healthy foods as their parents would like
4 Flu Vaccine Doses for Kids This Fall -- but Where and When
Nancy Shute
This may go down in history as the most confusing flu season ever, given that a vaccine for the new H1N1 swine flu isn't yet available, but the plain old seasonal flu vaccine is. Talk about a recipe for pandemonium at the pediatrician's office!
Neurofeedback: An ADHD Treatment That Retrains the Brain
Megan Johnson
A controversial treatment for overcoming attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is getting new respect. Called neurofeedback therapy, it supposedly retrains the brain to produce electrical patterns associated with calm and focus. While the technique is costly, time consuming, and far from proven, its promise is tantalizing.
Nutritious Meals Make Better Grades
Joanne Capano
Nutrition is important for all of us, especially our children. What children eat does make a difference, especially in school, reports a study published last year in the Journal of School Health, a journal published on behalf of the American School Health Association.
Trick-or-Treat? Conquer Sugar by Offering Kids Sweeter Alternatives
Lilian Presti
In an age when close to one in five kids in the U.S. is overweight or obese, should we be rethinking our manner of celebrating Halloween, or simply carry on with what we've been doing? The answer appears to lie somewhere in the middle, according to childhood obesity experts ...
Strong Genetic Component May be Associated with Asperger Syndrome
Robert Voigt, M.D., Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic
Asperger syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a child's ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. Children with Asperger syndrome typically exhibit social awkwardness and an all-absorbing interest in specific topics. Doctors and researchers don't understand exactly what causes Asperger syndrome, there seems to be a strong genetic component associated with this disorder
Healthy, Natural School Lunch is Easier Than You Think
Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer
As you cruise down the supermarket aisles with kids asking for all sorts of junk for their school lunches, it can be difficult to resist the urge to grab those pre-packaged, all-in-one lunch meals. But healthy, homemade lunches that your kids will want to eat are actually easier than you might think.
Newborn Screening Can Identify a Variety of Treatable Conditions
Dietrich Matern, M.D., and
The blood taken from your baby after she's born will be examined to find out if she has any of a variety of treatable conditions. This procedure, called newborn screening, is very important because these conditions can be most effectively treated when they are identified early, before symptoms appear.
Drug-Free Approaches to Managing ADHD
Megan Johnson
For decades, Ritalin and similar stimulants have reigned over other treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD or ADD. The meds are seemingly tried and true, with numerous studies backing their effectiveness. However, the latest results from the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD found that stimulants' effects wane over time. Here's 9 Drug-Free Approaches to Managing ADHD ...
What Parents Should Know About Swine Flu Shots
Nancy Shute
The questions I asked at my daughter's well-child doctor visit this week were not happy ones: They were all about what to do if the swine flu pandemic gets much worse this fall and she becomes sick. I left the pediatrician's office just as worried.
School Lunches Go Vegetarian
Zach Miners
A new nationwide survey by the School Nutrition Association says almost 2 out of 3 U.S. schools now offer vegetarian fare for lunch on a regular basis. That's a 40 percent increase since 2003, the first year veggie meals were tallied by the nonprofit group. However, rising prices are hitting districts hard ...
The Huge Health Toll Obesity Takes on Kids
Sarah Baldauf
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Vitamin D and Kids: How Much Sun Should They Get to Stay Healthy
Nancy Shute
Right after I coated my kid with SPF 70 sunscreen and dropped her off at camp this morning, I picked up the newspaper and read: "Millions of Children in U.S. Found to be Lacking Vitamin D." Sunscreen was listed as a main culprit for the deficiency, which can put children at risk of developing high blood pressure, high blood sugar, heart disease, and weak bones. Yikes! ...
Keep Kids Hydrated in Summer Weather
Joanne Capano
Once summer hits, many kids want to spend all day, every day playing outside. In addition to wearing cool clothing, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses, it's important to send kids outdoors with enough water to drink to avoid becoming dehydrated.
How to Use Tylenol So It's Safe for Your Kids
Nancy Shute
Too much Tylenol can be a very dangerous thing, for kids and adults. So much so that the Food and Drug Administration is considering banning infant Tylenol as part of its efforts to reduce the risk of potentially fatal liver damage. But we parents can take steps on our own to make sure we're using Tylenol safely
Summer Safety: 8 Reasons Kids End up in the ER & How to Prevent It
Sarah Baldauf
Summer has arrived. And for all its pleasant, warm-weather pastimes -- pool parties, barbeques, bicycling, and more -- an emergency department near you is feeling the usual seasonal spike in children's unintended injuries. No wonder summer is known in the medical business as trauma season.
How Positive Psychology Can Increase Your Happiness
Lindsay Lyon
You can thank your parents -- in part -- for how happy you are; roughly half of human happiness is genetically determined. Another 10 percent comes from your life circumstances, like how happy you are with where you live. according to longtime happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology.
Teens Who Think They'll Die Young Take More Risks
Teenagers tend to wildly overestimate the odds of dying young, and teenagers who think they'll be dead before age 35 are far more likely to abuse drugs, attempt suicide, get arrested, or contract HIV. Scientists have known for quite a while that teenagers tend to think that an early death is much more likely than the infinitesimally small risk it really is.
Avoid Tick-Borne Illness
Harvard Health Letters
The deer tick (also called the black-legged tick), which can carry and transmit the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease. Considered somewhat rare in the mid-1980s, Lyme disease is now the most common vector-borne illness in the United States. About 20,000 cases are reported annually to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
5 Nutrition Facts About Milk & Healthy Kids
By Kerry Hannon
Here are five things you should know about your kids and milk.
Insect Repellent Helps Prevent Insect-Borne Diseases - Naturally
Many people are changing their perceptions about mosquitoes - from an itchy annoyance to a potential health risk. Already this year, reports of mosquito-borne encephalitis (West Nile and St. Louis) have been recorded in central Florida and Louisiana. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20,000 confirmed cases of insect-related illnesses in humans are reported each year.
Got Kids? Keep Them Cool This Summer
With June 21 -- summer's official start -- just around the corner, the experts at DANNON Natural Spring Water are offering these tips to help keep your children healthy and hydrated this summer and beyond.
Stress and the Expectant Working Mom
For nearly one million working women who become pregnant each year, juggling stress in the workplace along with stress that comes with being pregnant can be a tall order. First among them is how to work and manage a healthy pregnancy at the same time.