Pediatrician

Going through something stressful — losing a loved one, being bullied or even the wear and tear of constant small stressors — can affect a child for years in sometimes unexpected ways.The good news is that your child can heal and…

Electronic cigarette use has increased considerably over the last decade. E-cigarettes are now by far the most commonly used tobacco product among middle- and high-school students. The electronic devices, also known as personal…

The statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or sexual assault by the time they reach age 17.The idea that anyone would sexually…

​All young people go through times of deep sadness, confusion and doubt. But if your child's moods and behaviors have taken a serious turn lately, you might be wondering if they are thinking about suicide.The idea that young people…

Measles is wildly contagious. Nearly 1 out of every 3 children under the age of 5 who catches measles ends up in the hospital.Are some young children at a greater risk from the measles virus during an outbreak? What, if anything, can…

Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Health Published Apr 12, 2023  •  Last updated 13 minutes ago  •  2 minute read Photo by Dr. Michael Milobsky /Instagram Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and…

Children and adolescents who follow a vegetarian eating plan tend to consume more fruits and vegetables and less sweets, salty snacks, and saturated fat than their nonvegetarian peers. They also tend to be at lower risk for obesity…

Every year, about 50,000 U.S. children visit the emergency room because they swallowed something potentially dangerous. The good news is that most of those children go home without having suffered any serious harm. The scary news is…

You've probably heard that when your baby is around 6 to 9 months old, it's time to begin moving away from bottle feeding. But like many parents, you may feel a little apprehensive about this next step in your child's growth and…

When your child is throwing up (vomiting), it's easy for them to become dehydrated. The risk is even greater when fever causes them to sweat more, or they are also losing fluid through diarrhea. Depending on how severe or how long…