Children's Health


A Growing Problem: Overuse Sports Injuries in...

New research has shown a link between sport specialization and an increase in overuse injuries among young people, many of whom train vigorously at the...

August 15, 2016 / 3 min read


Kids’ Summertime Sneezes: Allergies or Cold?

Characteristics of the summer season create several conditions that can trigger allergies, especially in children.

August 11, 2016 / 3 min read


Ear Infections in Young Children on the...

Today, while ear infections aren’t totally a thing of the past, they are less common and antibiotic treatment less routine.

August 1, 2016 / 3 min read


5 Myths About Eating Breakfast

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? It’s a question that pops up frequently in discussions about diet and nutrition. Lucette Talamas, a...

July 21, 2016 / 2 min read


Preventing and Treating ‘Pink Eye’

The most common form of conjunctivitis, or “pink eye,” results from the viruses that cause a common cold. And just as a cold must run...

July 18, 2016 / 2 min read


Playground Safety: Concussion Rates Climbing for Kids...

Playground safety has emerged as a hot summer topic, especially with the recent news that concussion rates are climbing for kids. “No playground or swimming...

July 12, 2016 / 2 min read


Kid-Friendly Summer Nutrition

Natalie Castro, chief wellness dietitian for corporate wellness at Baptist Health South Florida, offers families tips for keeping healthy eating habits during summer.

July 7, 2016 / 2 min read


Teens Who Try e-Cigs More Likely to...

"We're concerned that kids who experiment with e-cigarettes may be moving on to other types of tobacco products."

June 17, 2016 / 3 min read


Summer Camp Fun: 10 Safety and Wellness...

There are more than 14,000 camps in the U.S., including specialty camps that focus on sports, technology, arts or basic back-to-nature outdoor skills. But even with all...

June 15, 2016 / 3 min read


Day of Smiles 2016 at Baptist Children’s...

This is the 15th year that Baptist Children’s Hospital has donated its facilities and charitable funds to perform corrective cosmetic surgeries for South Florida children...

June 13, 2016 / 1 min read