Seasonal Allergies – When It’s “That Time of Year”
The first winter we lived in Austin, Texas, I became well-acquainted with what is locally known as “Cedar fever.” Upon walking outside one morning my eyes immediately swelled up and watered profusely, my nose ran like a faucet, and I…
Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
Little League elbow. Torn ACL. Swimmer’s shoulder. Shin splints. Gymnast’s wrist. All of these injuries share a common theme: overuse. As youth sports participation continues to rise, so does the commitment to training of these athletes. Some kids take it…
Back to Sleep – Reduce the Risk of SIDS & Suffocation
It’s one of every parent’s worst nightmares but unfortunately, infants continue to die each year in the United States because of unsafe sleep environments. A recent study (February 2024) published in the journal Pediatrics and reported on in the American…
5-2-1-0 Program: Promoting Healthy Active Children
According to a Harvard University Prevention Research study, the prevalence of being overweight as a child in the United States tripled from 1980 to 2009. This staggering statistic also portrays a concerning outlook for the long-term health of US children,…
Pediatric Dosing – Giving Kids Medicines Safely
Pediatricians who work with medical students commonly say the phrase, “children are not little adults.” This is because children’s bodies are different in the way they grow and develop, as well as in the types of illnesses they get and…
Measles Outbreaks – Why You Should Protect Your Child
Measles infection (also called rubeola) is caused by a Morbillivirus and is highly contagious. It is spread quickly and easily through respiratory secretions when a person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. It initially infects the respiratory tract but spreads to affect…
Symptoms of Illness: Cold vs Flu
When people describe an illness as “the flu” in my office, it can mean many things. A bad cold, influenza, a gastrointestinal illness. To medical providers, “the flu” always refers to an infection with the Influenza virus. On the contrary,…
Home Gym Equipment – Keep Kids Safe While You Get Healthy
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means lots of New Year’s resolutions about healthy living habits are being made. Most of the time this includes exercising more, and for busy parents this often means fitting in workouts at…
