The How and When of Skin Protection
    The How and When of Skin Protection

    How and when sun damage occurs to children's skin may surprise you. Many parents know that in the United States alone more than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed in adults each year, resulting from…

    West Nile Virus 2004
    West Nile Virus 2004

    Along with nice weather, West Nile virus is arriving for the summer. On June 8, the first 2004 case of West Nile virus in California was reported. Other cases had already been found in people in Arizo…

    Sticks and Stones, or Soda and TV?
    Sticks and Stones, or Soda and TV?

    Kids are breaking their bones in unprecedented numbers. From the early 1970's to the early 2000's, broken forearms in children have increased by a striking 40 percent, according to data published in t…

    Roller Coasters, Amusement Parks, Injuries, and Neurologic Damage
    Roller Coasters, Amusement Parks, Injuries, and Neurologic Damage

    Roller coasters are fun! Nevertheless, a study in the January 2002 issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine reported a disturbing trend in the rate of thrill ride injuries. (more…)…

    Safe Swimming?!
    Safe Swimming?!

    Memorial Day Weekend. Picnics. Hot weather. Summer fun. To keep swimming safe and fun, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging parents to teach their children not to swallow poo…

    Lyme Disease Vaccine
    Lyme Disease Vaccine

    The newly approved Lyme disease vaccine is not yet proven safe and effective for children under age 15, although the vaccine looks promising for children in studies currently underway. (more…)…

    Snow Sledding Safety
    Snow Sledding Safety

    I well remember speeding down a hill near my childhood home on my trusty sled. Two suggestions can make this thrill a safer one for kids. (more…)…