Wondering if the Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Your Child?
Vaccinated children have fewer and less severe Covid-19 complications
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¿Tienes dudas sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra la Covid-19 para tu hijo?
Los niños vacunados tienen menos complicaciones, y de menor gravedad, de la Covid-19
A Quest for Significance Gone Horribly Wrong – How Mass Shooters Pervert a Universal Desire to Make a Difference in the World
There have been 213 mass shootings in the United States so far this year
What’s Behind the US Baby Formula Shortage – and How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen Again
The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.
A Thanksgiving Nightmare Ends in Gratitude
I thought my son was fully vaccinated against meningitis. He wasn’t — and you might not be either.
Health Insurance Coverage for Kids Through Medicaid and CHIP Helps Their Moms Too
Family stability can benefit a whole household
Eczema and Children: What Parents Can Do to Keep Their Kids Healthy
A pediatric dermatologist weighs in on how you can help a child with atopic dermatitis
Eccema y los niños: Qué pueden hacer los padres para mantener saludables a sus hijos
La opinión de un dermatólogo pediátrico sobre cómo se puede ayudar a un niño con dermatitis atópica
Can Melatonin Gummies Solve Family Bedtime Struggles? Experts Advise Caution
Melatonin, a hormone released by the human pineal gland that helps regulate the sleep cycle, is sold as a dietary supplement
It Feels Surreal When Covid Hits — but It’s Very Real
What it was like to have Covid-19 with Crohn’s and three young children
Questions to Ask Your Child’s Healthcare Provider About Meningitis B
Learn about the risks of meningitis B and steps you can take to protect your children from this infectious disease
Fast Facts: What Parents Need to Know About Meningitis B
Learn about the different types, who’s at risk and important vaccines for meningitis
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
My Daughter Jamie Lost Her Legs and Fingers in a Ferocious Battle Against Meningitis
We were lucky: Far too many teens lose their lives when they contract the disease. The good news? Vaccinations can help protect against meningitis.
My Son Didn’t Commit a Crime When He Took His Own Life
Losing Austin forced me to understand that suicide isn’t a choice. Now, I’m on a mission to save others who may be at risk.
The Truth About Vaccines
There’s a lot of vaccine misinformation out there, but the truth is that vaccines are safe and effective — and they save lives
End-of-Life Conversations Can Be Hard, but Your Loved Ones Will Thank You
While 90% of adults say that talking to their loved ones about their end-of-life wishes is important, only 27% have actually had these conversations
Why Kids Shouldn’t Eat Added Sugar Before They Turn 2, According to a Nutritional Epidemiologist
Foods and beverages high in added sugars provide a lot of calories but not a lot of nutrients
Love Conquers All: My Journey as the Mother of a Transgender Daughter
My daughter came out as transgender at the age of 14. Since then, our entire family transitioned alongside her — and we’re now closer than ever.
Mourning After Mass Shootings Isn’t Enough – a Sociologist Argues That Society’s Messages About Masculinity Need to Change
Many mass shooting-suicides that occur when troubled boys and men turn to guns are far too similar to one another
Most school shooters get their guns from home – and during the pandemic, the number of firearms in households with teenagers went up
In the three months from March through May 2021, an estimated 2.1 million firearms were purchased – a 64.3% increase in the expected volume
I’m an Infectious Disease Doctor. Yes, I’m Vaccinating Our 5-Year-Old Against Covid-19. Here Is Why You Should Too.
The risk of children getting very sick or dying with Covid-19 is low, but the relative risk of severe outcomes and death that kids face when they acquire Covid-19 is extremely high
The FDA Authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11 – a Pediatrician Explains How the Drug Was Tested for Safety and Efficacy
For many parents, the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine authorization for younger kids can't come soon enough
Kids With Obesity Need Acceptance From Family and Friends, Not Just Better Diet Tips, to Succeed at Managing Their Weight
Slimming down requires much more than attention to diet and exercise