April 17, 2019 by John Fernandez
Troubling Trend: More Kids Under 6...
The number of children under the age of 6 rushed to ERs...
Vaccines and Preventing Outbreaks of Measles, Rubella
Over the past decade, news organizations have reported on outbreaks of viruses that were once thought to be eliminated in the United States and other...
February 14, 2019 / 4 min read
Vaping’s Impact on Young Brains; Flu Uptick;...
Vaping by children and teens surged 75 percent in 2018, compared to 2017, according to a policy statement issued this week by the American Academy of...
February 1, 2019 / 4 min read
Pregnancy After 35: Risks and Complications
Entertainer Janet Jackson revealed at age 50 that she was pregnant with her first child. Other celebrities, such as Kelly Preston and Halle Berry, have...
January 14, 2019 / 4 min read
Frozen in Time: Hypothermia Treatment Helps Teen...
When Dwayne Powell (pictured above) deftly dribbles a basketball or sketches one of his stunning drawings, mom Tia Burrows feels more than the usual sense...
January 9, 2019 / 4 min read
Screen Time and Children: Major Study to...
How much “screen time” kids should be allowed on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets is still being debated and researched. This debate has culminated...
December 17, 2018 / 2 min read
Toy Safety 2018: Latest on Recalls, Tips...
Despite the year-round toy safety campaign against unsafe toys by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), products are sold that can be hazardous to...
December 10, 2018 / 3 min read
NicView Cameras Keep Parents Connected with NICU...
When Darlene Biltz’s baby, Vincent, was born at 25 weeks in Naples, FL, he weighed just 1 pound, 5 ounces. His premature birth prompted the...
December 6, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: More Recalls of Blood Pressure Meds;...
More Blood Pressure Meds Recalled Over Potential Cancer-Causing Impurity The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added to its list of recalled blood pressure...
November 30, 2018 / 3 min read
Roundup: Strength-Building vs. Cardio; No Honey for...
Strength Building Exercises Could Benefit Heart Health More than Aerobics, Study Finds While both aerobic activity and strength-building exercises are very beneficial to overall health,...
November 23, 2018 / 4 min read
