Articles for Tag: "pediatric care"

Immunize kids for healthier parents 
Immunize kids for healthier parents
Study finds that flu shots for children decreases illness for the rest of us, too.
Raising risks of childhood obesity before birth 
Raising risks of childhood obesity before birth
Taking antibiotics during pregnancy may increase the risk for the child to gain weight later.
Walking to school is good for everyone 
Walking to school is good for everyone
Researchers take a deep dive into the benefits of students hoofing it to class.
Heavy drinking in teen years has lasting effects 
Heavy drinking in teen years has lasting effects
Researchers find consuming alcohol in your younger years could effect memory and other brain functions.
Can your address affect quality of care? 
Can your address affect quality of care?
A new study finds that health care for children is inconsistent and in some cases, unnecessary depending on where they live.
Doctors fight to reduce twin birth rate 
Doctors fight to reduce twin birth rate
With twin births booming due to fertility treatment, physicians are being urged to take a new approach.
Why firstborns may be at greater risk of diabetes 
Why firstborns may be at greater risk of diabetes
A surprising study shows that the oldest child in a family may be at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Find out why.