Childhood poisonings are going down overall in the U.S., but the proportion attributed to kids getting into medicine is rising. Medication overdoses account for over two-thirds of all childhood poisoning. That's more than 70,000 emergency department visits each year.... (Read More)
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A long-standing hazard accounts for 40,000 emergency department visits by children. Slippery bathtubs, showers and bathroom floors result in falls and injuries, especially lacerations. Very young children, under 4 years old, suffered more than half of the injuries. And... (Read More)
For decades Finnish researchers have been studying the effect of a natural sugar derived from birch trees. The sweetener called xylitol can be used as a sugar substitute. It has been used in chewing gum and Finnish children have been... (Read More)
Little kids catch lots of colds. That’s because they’re not very careful about washing their hands or keeping their fingers out of eyes, noses and mouths.When children catch colds, everyone sneezes. They spread their viruses generously to teachers, friends and... (Read More)
There was a time when children played outdoors. Not only did they go outside for recess, but they spent long summer days and many afternoons during the school year playing in the backyard or on the playground.In those days, there... (Read More)
Pediatrician Alan Greene addresses some concerns about the safety of sunscreens for children, and discusses the safest ingredients to look for when choosing a sunscreen for children. --------... (Read More)
Pediatrician Alan Greene talks us through the most current thinking about the potential risk of Aspirin, Reye's Syndrome, and what the best options are for treating pain and fever in children. --------... (Read More)
Pediatrician Alan Greene discusses his thoughts on the safety and efficacy of using hand sanitizers for children to prevent colds and the flu. --------... (Read More)
Q. You wrote recently about the dangers of carrying germs around on your shoes or bare feet. Because of studies on the germs found on women's purses, I avoid putting my grandchildren's backpacks on the kitchen table. Who knows where... (Read More)
Q. I'm 18 now, a male, 5’9”. I began drinking caffeinated sodas in great excess (1 liter or more a day) when I was 10 or 11. By the time I was 13 I had completely stopped growing. My height... (Read More)
For decades Americans have embraced plastic. Its popularity is reflected in this famous dialog from the 1967 movie, “The Graduate:” “Mr. McGuire: I just want to say one word to you--just one word. “Ben: Yes sir. “Mr. McGuire: Are you... (Read More)
There’s an epidemic of thyroid disease in the U.S. and no one seems to know quite why. It has been quietly growing for years. Just check the number of prescriptions filled for thyroid medicine and you’ll realize that there is... (Read More)
Dr. Joel Saper discusses menstrual migraines, headache in children, sinusitis, TMJ, and sexual headaches with Joe and Terry Graedon. (Read More)
Q. Whenever my children hurt themselves, the first thing I reached for was the castor oil. My mother-in-law's uncle was a boxer and always used castor oil after a boxing match to prevent hematomas and bruising. It works like a... (Read More)
Parents are caught in a double bind when a child is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). On the one hand, they want to help their child focus and do well in school. Treating the condition can... (Read More)
Q. My daughter has excessive nosebleeds. Do you have any herbal or home remedy suggestions? A. You may want to start in the pharmacy. There are three products to consider: Nosebleed QR (www.biolife.com and 800-722-7559), NasalCEASE (www.nasalcease.com and 800-650-6673) and... (Read More)
Q. Is it true that drinking coffee with caffeine from the age of 9 on up will stunt a young girl's growth and keep her short? A. We could find no research to support this old wives tale. The Penn... (Read More)
Q. I have a three-year-old and am expecting a new baby in a few weeks. I hate to use harsh chemicals to clean our house, and usually rely on good old soap and hot water, sometimes with vinegar or baking... (Read More)
Vitamin E has been very controversial. A number of studies have shown that supplements don’t protect people from heart attacks or cancers. But a new study shows people who get plenty of vitamin E from foods are less likely to... (Read More)
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Parents ought to be outraged. They have been betrayed by drug companies as well as the Food and Drug Administration. For decades the FDA has allowed hundreds of cough and cold remedies to be sold for treating kids with sniffles... (Read More)