Dangers Of Children As Passengers On Motorcycles
Have you ever wondered whether your child should ride on the back of a motorcycle? The first thing to consider is the law in your state. Often there is a height requirement but not an age
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Pediatric Sepsis: The Death of Rory Staunton
How can you describe the pain that parents feel when they lose a young child? And what if it were preventable? Rory Staunton’s death was preventable. Rory Staunton was a healthy, 12-year-old boy o
When Is It OK To Leave Your Child Home Alone?
Have you ever wondered whether you can leave your child home alone? Maybe you are going to run errands or go on a walk. Obviously, good judgment comes into play. You wouldn’t leave a very youn
The Ban of Weight Loss Supplements For Minors
Minor kids, especially teenagers are so often pressured to maintain a certain weight in order to be popular or to live up to societal expectations in movies, magazines, etc. So what are some common
When Should Your Child See A Pediatric Dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that kids experience their first dental appointment around the time they get their first tooth and no later than their first birthday. The
Dangers of Swallowing Button Batteries
Small parts and pieces of various items can easily be swallowed by a child and produce severe damage. But many parents might not know about button batteries – those small batteries that are silver-
Protecting Your Family From Toxic Chemicals
Tracey Woodruff is Director, Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment (PRHE) at UC San Francisco. Her research interests are to advance scientific inquiry, professional training, public educ
Heroin: The Death of Marin Riggs
Marin Riggs seemed like a typical teenager in the suburbs of Ohio. She was fond of sports and had lots of friends and plans for her future. She had a close family. She was strikingly beautiful but
The Importance of Sleep in Teenagers
According to Dr. Douglas Li, a pediatric pulmonologist at UCLA, the importance of sleep in teenagers is especially important because of their active brain development.
Appendectomy for Children
An Appendectomy is a surgery to remove a child’s appendix. The appendix is a small pouch that’s attached to the large intestine. It is on the lower right side of the abdomen. Doctors still don't f
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