Category Archives: In The News
Three Simple Tips for Preventing Obesity in Kids
I am always skeptical of easy fixes. If a diet or a product or a book claims that they will have astounding results with little pain, my first instinct is to run in the other direction. However, a study that will be … Continue reading
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H1N1 Update: Finding Laughter in a Global Pandemic
A firm believer that humor eases our stress in times of crisis, I wrote a previous post about my favorite moments in the virus-formerly-known-as-the-swine-flu epidemic (now pandemic). But they just keep coming. Here are several that hit my funnybone recently. Thanks to Dr. … Continue reading
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The Mystery of the Cookie Dough Recall
OK, pistachios is one thing, but cookie dough? The comfort food of modern America is now contaminated with E. Coli? According to food safety investigators, a national outbreak of E. Coli 0157 has been liked to Nestle’s refrigerated cookie … Continue reading
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Going Nuts: The Latest on the Pistachio Recall
First peanuts, now pistachios…. What can a hungry child eat anymore? After Salmonella infections were identified in peanuts, many parents are nervous about feeding their young children products containing peanuts and have switched to alternative nut products. Recently, … Continue reading
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Humor in Chaos: Watching The Swine Flu Epidemic Evolve
As I said in a previous post, being on the front line of a potential global pandemic is fascinating and not a little scary. Since I shared my thoughts about swine flu, it appears that though the disease continues to … Continue reading
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Top Child Health News of 2008, Continued
Part 2: Here is my synopsis and opinion on the 2nd half of the top 10 most read online pediatric and adolescent medicine stories of 2008. The previous post is here. When Are Temper Tantrums in Preschool Children Cause for Concern? Most … Continue reading
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Nearing Global Pandemic: What You Need to Know About Swine Flu and Children
What do you do when you hear “global pandemic?” Is it time to build a bunker? Should you and your family lock yourself in with enough PB&J for weeks of sustenance? With swine flu creeping towards meeting the definition … Continue reading
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Top 10 Child Health Articles of 2008: The Science of Medicine
Physicians are always trying to stay abreast of the latest news in order to provide excellent care for their patients. Parents, too, can learn from cutting edge medical news. Do you want to know what your child’s doctor is reading about? Here … Continue reading
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Dog Food May be Yummy, But Beware: On The Pet Food Salmonella Outbreak
My general philosophy about childhood is that kids should get down and dirty as much as possible. I think that dirt is good for kids (as are stubbed toes and scraped elbows). Builds character! So when parents tell me that … Continue reading
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A Pediatrician's Insights on Child Health, Parenting and Doctoring Kids
In the News: Detoxifying Fakery
You must listen to this hilarious piece from one of my favorite local public radio reporters, Sarah Varney. She starts her report with this: “I know, you’re probably thinking, what kind of moron would believe that a toxin sucking foot … Continue reading →
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