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Intestinal Transit Time: The Red Poop Challenge
What can your poop tell you about the tiny bacteria that live inside your intestines? Quite a bit! Researchers in London recently found a way to figure out intestinal transit time, or how long it takes for you to ingest something, absorb the nutrients and then for it to leave your body as poop.
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What to Do When Your Child Swears
Children may use swear words because they have heard adults use them, they are frustrated or angry and don’t have the skills to express themselves, to show they are tough or to bully others. So, how do we discourage and manage swearing?
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What You Should Know About Long COVID
Medical providers across the nation are seeing an increase in cases of what is being called long, or long-haul COVID. Here is what you need to know about the condition, which refers to cases with continuing symptoms that last beyond a few weeks.
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What You Need to Know About Fever and Taking Your Child’s Temperature
Fever is a common symptom of illness. But why do fevers occur, what is the best way to take a temperature and what should you do if the reading is high?
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Wrestling and Skin Conditions: Symptoms and Prevention
The sport of wrestling requires close skin-to-skin contact between opponents. This close contact means there is a high possibility of catching or spreading a variety of skin conditions ranging from ringworm, one of the most common, to impetigo and even MRSA.
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Using a Booster Seat Until a Seat Belt Fits
Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in the car. We all know to put a newborn in a rear-facing car seat, but how long should older kids stay in a booster seat?
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Digital Stalking in Relationships: How Adults Can Support Teens
Compared with 2019, the average time US teens spent on social media apps almost doubled in 2020, across all major platforms. Teens find that their “real” and digital lives are merged, including romantic relationships.
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Breastfeeding Myths
As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, it is important to debunk some common myths about human milk feeding that can make things harder for new parents.
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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Older Infants: Nutrition and Weaning
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends human milk exclusively for the first six months. In many countries, it is common to breastfeed/chestfeed for two years or longer.
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Functional Movement Disorder: What Is It and Why Are Cases on the Rise?
Health care providers are seeing an interesting trend as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Functional movement disorder is on the rise in teenagers. The cause? Some experts say screen time habits may play a part, but more research is needed to determine the exact reason.