Primary care doctors are key in improving kids’ dental health 
Primary care doctors are key in improving kids’ dental health
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says primary care physicians can play an important role when it comes to keeping kid’s teeth healthy. Find out why.
Pediatric Disaster Drills 
Pediatric Disaster Drills
With a mission to educate and equip adults to protect kids, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington conducts community pediatric disaster drills every summer.
Caffeine: How much is too much? 
Caffeine: How much is too much?
It’s no secret America runs on caffeine. But is there a limit to how much caffeine is safe to consume?
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom 
Tune out the idea of a TV in your child’s bedroom
A recent study links bedroom TVs to obesity in children.
Use your senses against waterborne germs  Featured
Use your senses against waterborne germs
A dip in the public pool or local swimming hole may seem harmless, but unknown germs could be waiting for you. Here’s what you should know.
Military family kids face increased mental health risks 
Military family kids face increased mental health risks
Kids with parents deployed in the military are more likely to develop social, emotional and behavioral problems, according to new research.
Cell phone related crashes vastly under-reported, study says 
Cell phone related crashes vastly under-reported, study says
Fatal crashes involving cell phone may be higher than we know. Find out why many of the incidents aren’t getting reported.