Parents must weigh convenience against doctors who know their child’s full medical history
pediatrics
Among Kids, Soda Is Out, Energy and Coffee Drinks Are All the Buzz
Study of caffeine intake for people age 2 to 22 reveals new trends
Pediatricians v Retail Clinics: Is It Time to Think Beyond the Office Visit?
When it comes to treating their kids’ cuts and bruises, more parents are turning to the convenience of retail pediatric clinics. Are they a good substitute for the pediatrician’s office?
ADHD May Prime Boys for Obesity
ADHD has been linked to struggles with drugs and alcohol, less schooling and more arrests, but the latest study shows it may also contribute to problems with weight as well.
How Formula Could Increase Breast-Feeding Rates
One of the surprising ways to boost breast-feeding rates among new moms may involve formula, according to the latest research.
How Social Networks Influence Parents’ Decision to Vaccinate
A small group of parent advocates is mobilizing “gentle propaganda” against vaccine naysayers
Not All Screens Are Equal When It Comes to Obesity Risk: TV May Have Greatest Effect
Sitting in front of a screen can increase the risk of obesity, but TV seems to have a larger effect on weight than computers or video games.
Breastfeeding’s Role in Controlling Obesity Is Weakened
Breastfeeding is no magic bullet against obesity, according to research that contradicts previously held beliefs about the scope of human milk’s capability.
How to Keep Your Kids Away from the TV During Meals
Eating meals in front of the television can lead to obesity, but keeping children away from noshing while viewing can be a challenge.
So Dr. Catherine Birken, a pediatrician and associate scientist at the Hospital for Sick …
Obesity: Playing Three or More Sports Cuts the Rate of Overweight Teens
Teens who play at least three team sports are least likely to be overweight or obese, a new study finds. Makes sense, but does the required time commitment come at the expense of parental sanity?
Hitting Your Kids Increases Their Risk of Mental Illness
Children who are pushed, grabbed, shoved, slapped or hit are more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness. Just one more reason to embrace alternative forms of discipline
Vaccine Safety: Why Parents’ Alternative Immunization Schedules May Cause Harm
Many parents have decided they know better than pediatricians: they’re following their own vaccine schedules, but most children adhering to alternative models don’t wind up fully immunized
‘Back to Sleep’: Why Are 2,500 U.S. Babies Still Dying of SIDS Each Year?
Putting babies on their back to sleep has dramatically reduced the number of SIDS deaths, but thousands of babies still die each year. A look at the key risk factors.