Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers 
Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers
A new study links sweetened drinks to excessive weight gain in kids as young as four years old.
4 tips to finding the right school backpack 
4 tips to finding the right school backpack
Our pediatrician offers tips for picking the best backpack for kids to help prevent back injuries.
How well do you understand health insurance? 
How well do you understand health insurance?
A study reveals that complicated health insurance plans may make decisions more difficult under the Affordable Care Act.
What happens when mom can’t afford diapers? 
What happens when mom can’t afford diapers?
Nearly 1 in 3 families have trouble paying for diapers — leading to a multitude of health and wellness issues. Learn more.
Teen’s death puts allergic reactions in national spotlight 
Teen’s death puts allergic reactions in national spotlight
As more children are diagnosed with serious food allergies, parents should know how to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Boys run a higher risk for facial injuries in youth sports 
Boys run a higher risk for facial injuries in youth sports
Recent research finds that facial injuries are much more common in youth sports than parents may think. And boys account for nearly half the cases.
Rookie doc helps save boy buried alive  Featured
Rookie doc helps save boy buried alive
When Dr. Justin Hepker reported as a new ER physician in Michigan City, little did he know he’d soon make national news.