Lead, Synthetic Turf Fields, and False Reassurance
    Lead, Synthetic Turf Fields, and False Reassurance

    The CDC issued an advisory on June 18, 2008, alerting consumers about the danger to children from lead on some (not all) synthetic turf fields ? especially for young children on older fields with visi…

    Soccer and Weight Loss
    Soccer and Weight Loss

    A fun, practical, affordable way to help overweight kids? My friend and colleague, Dana Weintraub, MD, from the Division of General Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine and the Lucile …

    Healthy Theme Parks?
    Healthy Theme Parks?

    As summer weather is fading, many families consider taking advantage of the shorter lines at theme parks for one last family outing. A day at the theme park often involves miles of walking without kid…

    Your Child’s Brain
    Your Child’s Brain

    One important way to take care of your child's brain is to protect it from injury. Thankfully, wearing helmets has become common and cool while riding bikes. I hope helmets become just as natural duri…

    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…)…