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:…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If your child starts doing the not-so-discreet “gotta pee” dance, you might worry he’ll wet your carpet. But there’s something else you should know—your little one could end up with a…