In the 1800s, the average American consumed 12 pounds of sugar per year, but by 1975, the 12 pounds had jumped to a world-leading 118 pounds per year, and jumped again to 137.5 pounds per capita (for every man, woman, and child) by 1990. Click here...
In addition to pneumonia, mycoplasmas can cause a variety of other respiratory illnesses, including ear infections (about 12% of all ear infections), sinus infections, bronchitis, croup, bronchiolitis, severe sore throats, infectious asthma, and...
I can remember the brave little face of my son. Daddy was drinking a cup of coffee. My boy kept asking for a sip. I declined by saying that it tastes yucky to kids and making a face. He persisted, and I gave him a little sip. His face combined shock...
Adolescents need to take in at least 1200 mg of calcium per day during the adolescent growth spurt to build strong bones to last a lifetime. Almost half (45%) of the bone mass they will have for the rest of their lives is added during adolescence....
Dr. Greene: Fiber is very important for kids’ health and behavior. Children age 1 to 3 need at least 19 grams a day. By age 4, the minimum goes up to 25 grams.
Try to incorporate some fiber-rich food in every meal and every snack – for the whole...
Mycoplasmas are the leading cause of pneumonia in school-aged children and adolescents. Picture a child who for 3 or 4 days feels ill with a fever and perhaps a headache. She doesn't have much of a runny nose, but a cough has developed. The cough...
Most people are not aware of this medical condition. Hemihypertrophy, also called hemihyperplasia, is a greater-than-normal asymmetry between the right and left sides of the body. This difference can be in just one finger; just one limb; just the...
When huffing doesn't kill quickly, it damages the body each time--especially the brain. Huffing can cause memory loss, impaired concentration, hearing loss, loss of coordination, and permanent brain damage. Chronic use can cause permanent heart,...
When kids are often sick, it is wise to look into why. Allergies are a common reason for repeated infections. About 1/3 of kids with chronic ear infections, for instance, have an underlying allergy as the cause. Click here for more information.
Hemihypertrophy, also called hemihyperplasia, is a greater-than-normal asymmetry between the right and left sides of the body. Hemihypertrophy can occur as an independent condition (isolated hemihypertrophy) or as a part of a genetic syndrome (i.e....
It's hard to compete against fast-food kids' meals--salty, fatty food, served quickly, in a bright, exciting place--and they come with toys! It’s no wonder trips to fast-food restaurants have become the pinnacle of gastronomic delight for most...
Children see what's packed in each other's lunches and it's not unusual for your darling to trade the apple for potato chips or the carrot for a candy bar. Click here for hints on how to keep your kids eating healthy- even when they’re out of your...
When I look at my children playing football in the park, I am looking at structures built from the food they have eaten, the composition depending on the nutrients that were available at the time. When you begin to really see this, you begin to feel...
When feeding your kids, you are competing against multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns. Children's TV has many commercials for sweetened breakfast cereals ("part of this nutritious breakfast"--which would be far more nutritious without the...
Given the opportunity, starting your baby off with good eating habits is a great way to go. Even if it's too late for that now, an important lesson from the first feedings still applies: New tastes can be acquired!
House dust mites are tiny creatures that live in pillows and mattresses, carpets, and couches – quietly eating dead skin cells and hair. Click here for tips on taking control of dust mites
