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Less than half of US youth discuss sensitive topics with their doctors
Fewer than half of young people in the US are having discussions of sensitive topics with their regular health-care providers, according to a new study published in Pediatrics. This new research, led by researchers at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, suggests that modifying health-care...
ER Doctors Reveal the Craziest Things They've Seen at Work
What's Right for Your Child: Family Doctor or Pediatrician?
Family doctors are trained to care for patients of all ages. Here's why you should consider taking your child to a family doctor.
Grit Doctor: Should I run when I am pregnant?
The more active our pregnancies the better, as long as there is no underlying problem
Concussions & Kids: How to Treat a Youth Concussion
If your kid has a concussion, it's important that you take the right steps as they recover. Use these tips from to help treat your child's concussion.
How one man saved a generation of premature babies
For years doctors in the US made little attempt to save the lives of premature babies, but there was one place distressed parents could turn for help - a sideshow on Coney Island.
Why doctors are increasingly prescribing nature
As rates of chronic disease among children have skyrocketed over the past few decades, pediatricians have increasingly looked for solutions beyond the clinic. Sometimes that means actually prescribing time outside. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports from Oakland on the medical evidence that indicates escaping modern urban life, even temporarily, can yield health dividends.
Summer colds? Doctors explain why we’re seeing an increase
Doctors are noticing a recent rise in respiratory viruses, especially in young children.
Why Are So Many 2-Year-Olds on Antipsychotic Drugs?
It's not just doctors armed with prescription pads and itchy trigger fingers.
Youth Concussions; What Every Parent Should Know
Spend any time watching your child play sports, and the topic of concussion is bound to come up. Back in the day we used to call it getting your bell rung,
Parents discuss how medical cannabis oil helps their kids
"We were put in a position where pharmaceutical meds let us down, started him on CBD oil, and he's had tremendous positive results from CBD," said a mom whose son is using CBD oil.
When doctors are poor explainers
The worst thing to do for your sick child is to imply to the doctor you understand when you do not.
Questions for Your Potential Baby Doctor
Armed with this list of questions, meet the candidates to be your child's pediatrician.
"Doctor, is my child going to die?"
A father carrying his young daughter in his arms came hurriedly into the exam room, and I could see at a glance that the child was seriously ill.
Are You Ready for Cold and Flu Season? — The Nanny Doctor
It is that time of year again, it starts with our little ones coming home from school with runny noses and small sneezes, slowly tissues get strewn throughout each room in the home and then, before you know it, the entire house is on quarantine! In the case of cold and flu season, one ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Here are some preventative tips to put into place now that will hopefully help the household avoid having to cure…
Ask the Doctor: Can Holiday Health Hazards Be Avoided?
“The holiday season offers challenges you don’t encounter during the rest of the year. If you know exactly what to look for, keeping your family safe this winter can be simple and effec…
When teens and their doctor find themselves in a bind
Learn about some difficult situations a doctor faces when caring for teen patients.
Doctors Grow New Ear on Girl's Forearm
Backpacks increase risk for disease, doctors say
As kids head back to school, it's important to understand how the weight of their backpacks could be dangerous – and we're talking way more than just neck and back pain. Did you know they also increase children's risk for disease?<br>"We've been in practice for 21 years and we've seen a steady incline in sick kids," Erb Family Wellness chiropractor Dr. David Erb says.
Doctors remove massive growth on preschooler's face
She no longer breathes with a trach, she is eating pureed food and speaking a bit.
