Recent headlines linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism can feel alarming, but what does the science actually say? Discover why major medical organizations continue to recommend acetaminophen, what alternatives may pose risks, and how to talk with your doctor about safe options for your family.
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Explaining a medical diagnosis to your child can feel overwhelming, but it’s one of the most important steps in helping them cope and thrive. Discover strategies to guide these conversations at every age, reduce fear, and encourage your child to take an active role in their health.
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Management of asthma requires understanding the underlying condition, knowledge about specific triggers (viral infections, weather changes, cigarette smoke, exercise, allergens), recognition of signs/symptoms, and prompt treatment with rescue medications. Read More
There is no shortage of television commercials related to constipation medications. It seems that everyone is constipated these days. Not surprisingly, constipation happens in children too. Read More
Hey, moms and dads: I get it. You are busy. I’m a parent. I’m busy, too. My calendar is so full that I have to schedule time with my husband or it doesn’t happen. So I love products that make my life easier. Read More
Most people know that when we have an illness, how we feel physically affects how we feel mentally. So, it should come as no surprise that mental feelings can have the opposite effect and change our physical state. Read More
Conventional wisdom and medical experts alike tell us that in order to weigh less we need to eat less, but this simple advice can be hard to follow. Eating slowly is one way to help children curb their calorie consumption without restricting their favorite foods or strictly limiting portion sizes. Read More
An ulcer is a break in the lining of the stomach or the small intestine. The insides of your intestines are very similar to the inside of your cheek: they are smooth and pink with a small network of blood vessels supplying blood and nutrients to the area. Read More
Each year, thousands of school-aged children and newborn babies are diagnosed with some degree of hearing loss. For many of these kids, hearing aids will become the gateway to the world of sounds around them. Read More
Well, ok…not really. But the headlines will scream this every spring. It is true that millions of adults and children suffer from seasonal allergies. It is also true that the duration of spring pollen season appears to be getting longer in many parts of the world. Read More
