Keeping an eye on the amount of carbohydrates consumed can help young people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. (more…)
Your Child
Now begins the school-age years from five to 12. Going to school, reading, participating in activities, behavior, discipline, and making friends are just a few developmental milestones your growing child will encounter. Our experts will be there for you, every step of the way.
Diabetic Children May Focus Too Much On Counting Carbs
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Is It A Viral Sore Throat Or Strep Throat?
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
It only takes the winter season to usher in an array of illnesses in the pediatrician’s office. (more…)
Obesity Screening Urged for Children
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010A federal task force is recommending that children and teens be screen for extra pounds as a way to fight the childhood obesity epidemic. (more…)
Bifocals May Slow Kids’ Nearsightedness Progression
Thursday, January 28th, 2010A new study suggests that having a child with rapidly worsening nearsightedness wear bifocals may help them maintain better vision. (more…)
Peanut Allergies Less Common Than Suspected
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010There may be good news for parents who have a child with a peanut allergy: a new study suggests that many children who test positive for sensitivity to peanuts may not actually have full-blown allergies to the food. (more…)
Kids Films Getting Better At Safety
Friday, January 15th, 2010It appears Hollywood may be finally jumping on the child safety bandwagon, but it still has a long way to go to be an ideal role model. (more…)
Kids Can Pass Pneumonia Bug to Older Relatives During Family Gatherings
Monday, January 11th, 2010A new study suggests that family get-togethers can result in young children unknowingly passing on deadly pneumonia germs to older relatives. (more…)
New Childhood Vaccines Schedules Released
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010A new vaccine schedule for children has been issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). (more…)
Doctors Link Gene to Childhood Asthma
Friday, January 1st, 2010Could a defective gene be a contributor to most cases of childhood asthma? (more…)
