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Autism, ADHD, And Anxiety Disorders (Part 1); ...

December 16, 2015

This is part one of a two-part series on the links between heredity and autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anxiety ...

tags: adhd , anxiety disorder , autism , autism spectrum disorder , children's health , genetic testing , kids , pediatrics

5 Vaccine Myths Debunked

December 3, 2015

In the US, getting a child vaccinated is a must. You'll see the vaccine requirement in schools, and even daycare. But just because it's required...

tags: baby , childhood vaccinations , children's health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , vaccines

Who's In The Operating Room With You During Heart...

November 19, 2015

Having heart surgery is scary enough. Having a bunch of masked strangers stand over as you prepare to have surgery is even scarier.

tags: health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health , preparing for surgery , surgery

Things To Do Before College: A Medical Checklist...

November 12, 2015

Going to college can be a thrilling experience. Your child may be leaving home for the first time or traveling far away to new friends, new places...

tags: college , college students , health , immunizations , parenting , vaccines , wellness

5 Ways A Child Life Specialist Uses Play Therapy...

November 4, 2015

When your child is hospitalized, your main concern as a parent is making sure she receives whatever treatment is necessary to get her physically...

tags: child life specialist , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , play therapy

How Does A 504 Plan Assist Your Child In School?

October 27, 2015

You've noticed that your kid is struggling with school. She can't seem to finish a test on time and gets distracted easily. You think...

tags: 504 plan , allergies , diabetes , kids , kids health , mental health , parenting , pediatrics , peds

Breast Cancer In Men: What Makes It Different?

October 15, 2015

Breast cancer may largely be seen as a woman's disease. While we're used to campaigns about breast cancer featuring women, these campaigns...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer detection , cancer screening , health , men's health

Second Baby: When Is It Time To Get Pregnant Again?

October 1, 2015

That chubby face, the toothless smile, those cute little fingers and toes. You just can't get enough. You want another baby. Why wouldn't you?...

tags: baby , family planning , motherhood , parenting , pregnancy , pregnant , siblings , women's health

Back Surgery Recovery: 7 People You'll Need For...

September 22, 2015

Recovering from surgery might look painful or lonely, but it doesn't have to be. While inconvenience and recovery pain are unavoidable, ...

tags: back pain , back surgery , depression , health , surgery , surgery recovery , wellness

Heart Valves: 3 Ways They Behave Like School Crossing...

September 18, 2015

Remember your elementary school crossing guard? As you approached the intersection, she'd raise her paddle to halt traffic and let you cross...

tags: health , healthy heart , heart , heart disease , heart health

6 Dangerous School Sports And How To Prevent Injury

September 11, 2015

Athletes are favored highly in the US, whether it's professionals or Little Leaguers. A great deal of emphasis is put on success in sports...

tags: children's health , kids , kids health , kids safety , parenting , pediatrics , peds , safe sports , safety , sports

A Family Emergency Plan Checklist To Teach Your...

September 8, 2015

A 9-year-old calmly asks his grandmother to call 911 while giving CPR to his little sister who had just fallen in the pool, reports a May 2011...

tags: children's health , choking , cpr , emergency plan , kids , kids health , kids safety , parenting , safety

Circulatory System Function: Why Your Heart...

August 19, 2015

You remember how Dorothy, Toto, and the rest of the gang were trying to make their way to see the Wizard of Oz? That's kind of how veins...

tags: cardiovascular disease , healthy heart , heart , heart health

[Quiz] Bad Back: How Much Do You Know About...

August 17, 2015

Back pain is common. But bad back pain can be crippling, and it affects a huge number of Americans. Some have it for a few days, whereas others...

tags: back , back pain , back surgery , health , injury , wellness

Surgery Prep: 4 Things To Do Before Your Back ...

August 11, 2015

Both you and your doctor have decided that back surgery is the next step to help you manage your chronic, crippling back pain. But your head ...

tags: back pain , back surgery , health , surgery , surgery prep , wellness

3 Embarrassing Men's Health Issues You Need...

July 8, 2015

Your wife keeps nagging you to see the doctor about that embarrassing health condition you refuse to even talk about. You can't possibly...

tags: diabetes , erectile dysfunction , exercise , health , infertility , male incontinence , male infertility , men's health , obesity , smoking

Is Obesity Beautiful? Size 22 Supermodel Causes...

July 3, 2015

True, health is personal. And beauty comes in many sizes. But here are 5 situations when obesity definitely leads to health problems.

tags: diabetes , exercise , health , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , obesity , sleep apnea , wellness

5 Reasons Why A Heart Arrhythmia Can Be So Dangerous

June 22, 2015

Your heart is an electrical powerhouse. It beats 100,000 times, pumping nearly 2,000 gallons of blood”daily”all thanks to its internal...

tags: cardiac arrest , fainting , health , healthy heart , heart , heart arrhythmia , heart health , stroke , wellness

Fire And Water: Summer Safety Tips To Prevent ...

June 11, 2015

Fire and water may be opposing forces of nature, but both are leading causes of injury in children, especially during the warm summer months.

tags: burns , children's health , drowning , kids , kids health , kids safety , parenting , pediatrics , safety , summer

Hypothyroidism And Hyperthyroidism: Understanding...

May 12, 2015

Pop quiz: What do unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and sensitivity to temperature changes all have in common?

tags: fatigue , health , hyperthyroidism , hypothyroidism , weight loss

What The Future Of Health Looks Like With DIY ...

May 6, 2015

So, you thought your smartphone could do everything? As it turns out, the word "everything" gets redefined every day in the 21st century.

tags: diy bio , health , technology , wellness

Get The 411 On Thyroid Cancer Numbers

April 22, 2015

When you think of the different types of cancer, chances are you list the usual culprits: breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, etc. But ...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , chemotherapy , health , radiation , surgery , thyroid cancer

4 Ways To Get Older Siblings Excited and Involved...

April 14, 2015

Bringing a new baby into the family is a big change for everyone, especially older siblings. And changes”even positive ones”can be...

tags: baby , kids , kids health , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , siblings

Understanding the Risks of Infants and TV

April 7, 2015

The allure of an electronic screen and the possibilities that come with it are so enticing. Sometimes you feel like just kicking back on the ...

tags: children's health , infants , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , preschoolers , toddlers

5 Misconceptions People Have About Hookah Smoke

March 31, 2015

A hookah is a water pipe used to smoke a special type of flavored tobacco. Charcoal-heated air is passed through the tobacco (which resembles...

tags: cancer , e-cigarette , health , lung cancer , nicotine , oral cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking

Learn What Food Addiction Really Is And How To...

March 24, 2015

When you consider addictive things, certain items come to mind. Cigarettes. Alcohol. Street drugs. Well, add one more to the list: food.

tags: diet , eating healthy , fat , health , healthy eating , nutrition , parenting , processed food , sodium , sugar , wellness

5 Reasons Why A Colonoscopy Isn't So Bad

March 17, 2015

The colonoscopy gets a lot of grief, and when you hear some of the horror stories, it's not surprising. The truth is, it's not as bad...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , colonoscopy , health , prevention

Happy Child Life Month!

March 11, 2015

Child Life Specialists are trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their families overcome a hospitalization or other challenging...

tags: child life specialist , children's health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , surgery

Discover What Happens To Your Body When You Quit...

March 5, 2015

The road back from quitting smoking is a long and hard one. But you will see benefits immediately and over the long term. Anyone who has successfully...

tags: anxiety , cancer , depression , health , heart disease , lung cancer , nicotine , secondhand smoke , smoking , wellness , withdrawal