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Our kids are stressing out

Our kids are stressing out

  • Post author:Elizabeth Allen
  • Post published:October 9, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health
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It’s never been easy to be a kid, but now it’s an ever-shifting landscape of stress. Giving our kids the tools to handle the pressure – from the perspective of…

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The HPV vaccine: the results are in and the shots win

The HPV vaccine: the results are in and the shots win

  • Post author:Elizabeth Allen
  • Post published:September 11, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health
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What if you could give your child a shot that protects them from cancer? The HPV vaccine has been available for more than a decade, and the data is in:…

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Does my child have cancer?

Does my child have cancer?

  • Post author:Dr. Chatchawin Assanasen
  • Post published:September 4, 2019
  • Post category:Cancer/Children's Health
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Although it happens, rest assured that children developing cancer is very rare; only about 19 out of every 100,000 kids up to the age 19 get cancer. Most of the…

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Juvenile arthritis – optimism in the face of a painful childhood illness

Juvenile arthritis – optimism in the face of a painful childhood illness

  • Post author:Elizabeth Allen
  • Post published:August 21, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health
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In the United States, 300,000 children have arthritis. Symptoms can range from mild chronic aches to debilitating pain. It can be tricky to diagnose and challenging to treat. Despite its…

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What you need to know about breastfeeding

What you need to know about breastfeeding

  • Post author:Jackie Boyle
  • Post published:August 14, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health/Pregnancy
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Many mothers want to make sure they’re breastfeeding correctly. Some have an easier time getting started, whereas others struggle to get their baby to suckle properly or to latch on.…

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Managing pediatric asthma with fewer ER visits

Managing pediatric asthma with fewer ER visits

  • Post author:Elizabeth Allen
  • Post published:August 7, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health/Podcast
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Asthma attacks can be scary, but Dr. Rob Sanders explains how to manage childhood asthma by understanding triggers (allergens, mold, pet dander, and cigarette smoke), staying on track with medications,…

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Sports physicals – why your student needs one

Sports physicals – why your student needs one

  • Post author:Kate Despres
  • Post published:July 31, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health
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As student-athletes and band members gear up to return to school, it’s time to make that annual trip to the doctor’s office for their sports physical exam. What is a…

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Reluctant to get vaccines for your kid? Don’t be—they can save your child’s life

Reluctant to get vaccines for your kid? Don’t be—they can save your child’s life

  • Post author:Ashley Festa
  • Post published:June 27, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health/Wellness

All parents hate to hear their child cry, but the alternative can be far worse when it comes to getting vaccines. So many kids are afraid of shots, and parents…

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Autism: what’s behind the numbers

Autism: what’s behind the numbers

  • Post author:Elizabeth Allen
  • Post published:April 2, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health

  Scary autism stats – what to do for help It can be stressful enough to have a new baby. Then someone shares some scary stats about rising autism rates…

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Don’t let your child lose sleep over sleep apnea

Don’t let your child lose sleep over sleep apnea

  • Post author:Ashley Festa
  • Post published:January 24, 2019
  • Post category:Children's Health

If your child is restless or snores during the night, and then is also extra tired during the day, it might be time for an overnight sleep study. These symptoms…

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