Weight Gain in Children Starts at Home
Looking at the current state of weight gain in children, we must look inward. In the United States alone, the number of children with obesity has continued to rise over …
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How to Know if You Have Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Uneasiness or worrisome physical symptoms are a sign that something is wrong and it is important to be aware of what your symptoms could mean. Sometimes, symptoms and diseases can …
Preparing For Back to School
What My Child Should Know this Year Back-to-school is anything but ordinary as we continue to navigate COVID-19. You and your child may feel anxious about the return to school …
Insect Allergies
The warm weather brings out unwanted insects and along with them, comes allergies. Insects can cause allergic reactions among most people, either by stinging, biting, or even without either. While …
How to Prepare for Hurricane Season in Texas
It’s that time of the year again – Hurricane season. The season generally starts from June and runs through November. Texans have been hit by these storms so many times …
Child Pool Safety
Summer is here and there’s no better joy than splashing around in a swimming pool for hours. A great exercise, swimming is not only healthy for children and adults but …
Child Home Safety: Preventing Accidents at Home
Home should be a safe space for children. It’s where they play, learn, relax, and find care, comfort, and love. Children are naturally curious and love to explore and try …
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe for My Child?
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15. While Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are currently …
Type 2 Diabetes Doubles in Children During Covid-19 Pandemic
Type 2 diabetes is a disease primarily found in adults and rarely in children. One would hardly hear of a child being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; however, this has …
CDC RSV Health Advisory Warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issued a health advisory June 10, 2021 to notify clinicians and caregivers about increased interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity across …
UV Safety Awareness Month
July means summer sun for people in most parts of the country. We like to go out and soak up the sunshine at beaches, open-air restaurants, and in nature. But …
Sarcoma Awareness Month
A sarcoma is a rare type of cancer in adults, and a more prevalent cancer in children that can occur in different parts of the body. It is a term …