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‘Frosty Returns’
As the temperature continues to drop and you crank up the heat, your home will become dryer and dryer as the heater works harder. This doesn’t just impact your pockets, but your body as a whole. Dry flaky….

Common Questions About Pneumonia
As we enter into December and the flu season is in full bloom, families should be aware of a common complication of influenza infection, pneumonia. The following are common questions families ask about….

Tackle the Flu before it Sacks Your Family
Fall is upon us and the smell of tailgates and football is in the air. As much fun as this season is, fun and fellowship isn’t the only thing in the air, we have officially entered the beginning of flu season. With all the….

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders is a term that describes the range of mental health conditions that mothers may experience from pregnancy through 1 year postpartum. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety….

Tuberculosis Q&A- Know the Facts
As a pediatrician, I have diagnosed and managed lots of colicky babies. Families often have lots of questions: What is colic? What is the cause? What can I do so that my baby will stop crying?…..

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approach to Colic
As a pediatrician, I have diagnosed and managed lots of colicky babies. Families often have lots of questions: What is colic? What is the cause? What can I do so that my baby will stop crying?…..

Zika Virus Update 2016
I have received several questions about the Zika virus. Families are concerned about the virus, its transmission, symptoms and complications. Although the Zika virus investigation is evolving on….

Pediatric Concussion -Diagnosis and Management
The diagnosis and management of concussion is one of the most challenging treatment plans in pediatrics. As a result of conflicting health recommendations, many parents are confused about what….

What’s Your Child’s ACE Score?
Do you know what your child’s ACE score is? Many parents can rattle off their teenager’s SAT or ACT score along with GPA, but few to none probably know their child’s ACE score. ACE stands for adverse….

Talk To Your Kid About Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking
As children grow older and become adolescents the typical belief is that parents have less influence on their lives. A recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report suggests that parents may….