Postedby:David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS on Nov 09, 2026
Noticing white, yellow or brown spots on your child’s adult teeth? Learn about molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH), a common condition that can make teeth more sensitive, prone to cavities and easier to damage.
Thinking about buying an AI-powered toy for your child? Learn six important questions to ask about privacy, safety and how the toy interacts with kids, plus practical tips for setting boundaries and making informed decisions before bringing one home.
AI-powered toys can talk, learn and even act like friends—but are they safe for kids? Learn about the potential risks, including privacy and emotional attachment, and what parents should consider before bringing an AI toy home.
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A stem cell transplant is a treatment that involves infusing hematopoietic (blood-forming) stem cells from a donor into a recipient. The collection of infused stem cells is called the stem cell “graft.” Read More
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Exposure to violent events can be traumatic and can negatively impact multiple factors such as development, academic functioning, coping skills and relationships. Kids are not only being exposed to violence within their communities at a much higher rate, but also through technology. Read More
Adenovirus infections peak in winter and spring; but unlike the flu, they remain common throughout the year. These viruses cause about 10 percent of all childhood fevers, and nearly every child has had at least one adenovirus infection by 10 years of age. Read More
The Challenge By now, many people have heard about the Tide Pod challenge. Teens are filming themselves biting into or smoking Tide Pods or other laundry detergent packets and then posting the video on social media. Some of these videos are now going viral. Read More
By now, you have probably heard about the video shared by YouTube star, Logan Paul, which included images of a person who died by suicide. Though the video was removed from YouTube, and Paul has publicly apologized, the fact remains that the video was viewed 6.3 million times – and no one Read More
A recent study identified a correlation between the increased amount of time teens spend using electronic devices and increased symptoms of depression. The study does not prove that increased screen time causes increased symptoms of depression, but does indicate that there may be a link between the two. Read More
Auditory Processing Disorder is a disorder of the auditory system which causes a disruption in the way an individual’s brain understands what they are hearing. This means that someone with APD does not have hearing loss, despite showing difficulty with hearing-related tasks. Read More
