Browse Category: Babies, Children and Teen Health
Published: February 22, 2010
By Margaret Lewin, MD, FACP – Medical Director, Cinergy Health (www.cinergyhealth.com)
As new parents, you’ve spent nine months emotionally as well as logistically preparing to welcome that magical newborn into your household. Nevertheless, you may not be prepared to evaluate your infant when he’s ill and to know when you can handle the illness yourself and when to get help. For infants under the age of six months, the following are some of the signs of illness and general guidelines for when to call the doctor.
Published: February 08, 2010
While so little is really known about this disease that affects so many people, studies are ongoing regarding Autism to understand if certain treatments affect any sort of change in those suffering with this disability. And now, research is indicating that early treatment of the condition may dramatically improve symptoms and behavior.
Published: February 04, 2010
Is your little girl the type that sits on the couch watching the latest episode of “iCarly,” or the type that’s out there playing soccer with her friends? The latter may lead to a smarter child based on new research from Sweden. Keep reading to find out more about this recent study.
Published: January 18, 2010
Premature babies and babies born with low birth weights have long been known to have several physical health problems – both at birth, and later in life. But now it appears that these babies may also suffer from mental and behavioral issues down the road as well. Keep reading for more on this recent scientific study.
Published: November 09, 2009
Unfortunately it is becoming more and more common to hear reports of how the pharmaceutical industry is manipulating scientific findings and in turn readily handing out prescriptions to children, often unnecessarily. The factor that seems to be driving this trend is very simply the almighty dollar. Keep reading to find out who is responsible for this recent trend, and why your doctor may be getting your child hooked on unnecessary drugs.
Published: September 10, 2009
You wouldn’t feed a baby or toddler a Big Mac . . . would you? Well, that’s exactly what you might be doing when feeding your baby some of the most popular baby foods on the market today. Before you give the typical “baby food” to your baby, be sure that it is actually healthy food. Some of the baby food that is on the market today is so full of sugar and saturated fats that it makes it similar to giving your baby cheeseburgers and cookies. And so-called organic baby foods are not exempt, either. Keep reading to find out how you can avoid the junk food baby foods.
Published: September 01, 2009
According to Dr. Erika Schwartz, Medical Director of Cinergy Health, as kids gear up for back-to-school, adults may be leery about health concerns. The CDC recently reported 436 deaths and 6,506 hospitalizations nationwide associated with Swine Flu. No one knows what this school year has in store, so what must be done to make sure your child’s classroom is Swine Flu safe?
Published: August 27, 2009
Nutritional supplements have become a big business and are used by a number of people who want to stay healthy but do not feel that they are getting the right vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to do so. In addition to taking a multi-vitamin, many adults are also taking other nutritional supplements to make up the difference. With more and more research on nutritional elements coming out, nutritional supplements are being credited for everything from warding off cancer to helping protect your heart. But what about children? Are vitamins necessary in children who are otherwise healthy? And how much is too much? Keep reading, the answers may surprise you. . .
Published: August 25, 2009
With the school season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start preparing your elementary school aged children for their best school year yet. Since parents cannot be at school to watch them, make sure you give them the example and guidance at home so when they go to school they are ready to enjoy themselves and be healthy and safe.
Published: August 10, 2009
You may know that it's important to get enough vitamin C into your diet, but what about when it comes to your kids? Are they getting enough vitamin C? With all the fast food, packaged foods and on-the-go eating in today's age, it's likely that your kids are not getting enough of this essential vitamin. That's where supplementation steps in to help! Keep reading for more information on why every kid needs a vitamin C supplement.
