February 28, 2020 by John Fernandez
Roundup: Big Breakfast Benefit; Vitamin D...
A Big Breakfast, Small Dinner Combination is Best for Weight Control, New...
Facts on Drug Addiction Revealed
Confused? Conflicted? Overwhelmed? When it comes to drugs, alcohol and addiction, the facts can be perplexing for parents and teens. The issues are tough, but...
January 29, 2014 / 3 min read
Kids’ Fractures: Can You Catch a Break?
Sometimes it can be hard to tell if your toddler or older child has a fracture, particularly if you didn’t hear a snap or there’s...
January 21, 2014 / 3 min read
Born Before Their Time
From the moment most women find out they’re pregnant, they eagerly anticipate the arrival of their baby. They look forward to holding, caring for and...
January 15, 2014 / 2 min read
‘Tis the Season for Injuries
There’s no doubt about it – we’re officially in the middle of the 2013 holiday season. While this time of year is full of family...
December 9, 2013 / 4 min read
Rocking the Nursery: Infections and Newborns
From the delivery room to the nursery, parents of newborns are typically vigilant about cleanliness and safety. That caution is wise, especially during flu season,...
November 22, 2013 / 3 min read
Are eCigarettes a Safer Smoking Alternative?
Driving through town or walking in a strip mall, you can’t go far without bumping into a storefront full of pen-sized contraptions and colorful bottles...
November 21, 2013 / 2 min read
The ABCs of Diabetes
My daughter Yael, 15, is a fierce competitor. Soccer, cross country, basketball or flag football – doesn’t matter, my girl’s got game! It’s no wonder...
November 8, 2013 / 3 min read
Big Advances for the Tiniest Patients
In our modern world of digital photography and social media, very few people have not encountered a photo or video of tiny babies born into...
November 4, 2013 / 3 min read
Have a Healthy-ween
It’s the scariest time of the year again –– time when the witch, goblin and ghost costumes come out. Although we may see some scary...
October 29, 2013 / 3 min read
From Glee to Reality: Teens, Prescription Drugs...
The topic of teenage drug abuse dramatically upstaged other plot lines on Glee, a popular television show about a high school singing club. Addiction took...
October 24, 2013 / 3 min read
