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Study: Bike Helmet Laws Reduce Brain Injuries and Deaths

Bike helmet laws seem to work. At least that was the conclusion of a recent study done by researchers in the Department of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and reported at the national meeting of the Pediatric Academic Society.  More »

Leaving Kids Home Alone: What's a Safe Age?

What to consider before you decide to leave your kids home on their own.  More »

Could Pacifier Sharing Be Beneficial?

Do you clean off your child’s pacifier by putting it in your mouth, or do you know people who do? I always thought that this practice was pretty gross. But now a recent study from Sweden has concluded that licking your child’s pacifier may actuall...  More »

Is It Safe for Kids to Play on Trampolines?

I do understand the attraction of trampolines and in fact had great fun on them when I was a child. It’s just that years in pediatrics have proven that, in this area, the risks really can outweigh the fun.  More »

Are Social Media Making Your Child Aggressive?

Some researchers think it’s possible. A study released in the March 2013 issue of Pediatrics looked at how the content of what preschoolers watch on screen may affect their behavior.  More »

Is Your Family BPA Free?

BPA (or biphenyl A) is a chemical that is used in some containers that hold foods and liquids.  More »

Experts Issue New Concussion Guidelines

In March 2013, for the first time since 1997, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) issued new guidelines for management of concussion.  More »

Is Your Teen Depressed?

Mood swings and behavior changes are widely accepted as part of being a teenager; however, authentic mental health problems are common in this age group.  More »

Is Your Baby Food Ruining Your Baby’s Teeth?

You know those squeezable pouches full of fruits and vegetables? The ones that make life so easy?  More »

What You Need to Know About Norovirus

You might be hearing this word more frequently lately. But what is it?  More »

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