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The Myth of the Hypoallergenic Dog
About two-thirds of homes in the United States have at least one pet, and most of these have dogs. In addition, 10-20% of all children and adults across the world are allergic to dogs. That means there are a lot of people that live with the very animal that can cause them misery.
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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding: The Struggles Are Real
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive human milk for the first 6 months of life. Hear from our experts on the benefits and common problems that parents may encounter while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus. It occurs when a type of white blood cell, the eosinophil, builds up in the esophagus. The elevated number of eosinophils results in injury and inflammation to the esophagus which can make eating difficult or uncomfortable, potentially resulting in poor growth, chronic pain, and/or difficulty swallowing.
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All About Croup
What causes croup? What other symptoms are present? How do we treat croup, and can it be prevented? Let’s take a closer look.
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) interventions are health care approaches developed outside of mainstream-Western, or conventional, medicine.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Columbus City Schools Announce Partnership
Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have announced an expanded partnership this week to provide school-based wellness programs as well as select health care services for students who do not have a medical home and those who do not routinely seek access to care via a
Early Success With Teen Health Advisors at School
In its first year, Youth Advisory Councils in five central Ohio schools have created building-wide plans to better student health – and members of the councils themselves are seeing their grades and attendance rates improve.
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Prevention of Peanut Allergies: Are We Ready to Take the LEAP?
With the LEAP study, we finally have some proof that early introduction may prevent against the development of peanut allergies. Every single child enrolled in this study underwent skin prick testing and physician supervised oral challenge to peanut.
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Summer Camp
About 11 million children and young adults attend summer camp each year. While there are many advantages to spending time at summer camp, there is, as always, the possibility of injury.
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Eczema: Separating Fact from Fiction
Eczema is one of the most common chronic skin conditions affecting infants and children. Eczema can range from mild to severe and can be very debilitating for some children, causing scarring, poor sleep and strain on family dynamics.