Although holidays usually present weight controllers with situations centered on an abundance of unhealthy foods, Halloween definitely takes the cake (OK, candy) as the day most centered on non-nutritive, high…
Another study suggests higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy may play an important role in a baby’s future health. In the latest study, Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy has…
Experts from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school issues, from identifying children who may be at risk for heart problems, to…
The kids are back to school, and preparing healthy snacks for after school is essential to their well-being. School lunch can be as early as 10 a.m. or as late as 1 p.m. Depending on your child’s lunch time,…
By Nancy Gottesman Let’s start with the big question: At what age should your child first see a dentist? Ask any number of parents and you’ll likely get an array…
Toothbrush The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends small, soft-bristled brushes only, manual or powered. Toss brushes after three months. Toothpaste When your child is 2 years old and able…
By Nancy Gottesman Head lice aren’t an infectious disease, but they are one of the most common childhood complaints. Although the Centers for Disease Control has no reliable data quantifying…
By Nancy Gottesman Toddler behavior encourages the spread of germs: not covering their mouths when they sneeze and cough, putting shared toys in their mouths, hanging out with sniffl y…
Article Courtesy of WebMD Health News By Salynn Boyles, Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Participating in a clinical trial in 2006 changed 7-year-old Ben Kieffer’s life, says his mom, Jennifer.…
