Articles for Tag: "pediatrics"

How one nurse pays it forward 
How one nurse pays it forward
Meggan Mikal sees the challenges that children and families with complex and often life-threatening conditions face every day. Read her story.
Pediatric social worker: “It starts with me” 
Pediatric social worker: “It starts with me”
Tina Eisman has spent 23 years caring for kids and families affected by disease. Her contributions don’t end there.
Is the amount of arsenic in red wine harmful? 
Is the amount of arsenic in red wine harmful?
While the amount may seem alarming, some experts say to get the facts first.
Which moms are likelier to immunize their babies?  Featured
Which moms are likelier to immunize their babies?
Moms who do one specific thing during their pregnancy are more likely to follow a vaccination schedule for their infants.
Children of older mothers have long-term advantages  Featured
Children of older mothers have long-term advantages
The benefits may outweigh the biological risks associated with late pregnancies.
Outbreak: What you need to know about mumps 
Outbreak: What you need to know about mumps
With more than 40 confirmed cases at Harvard University, what could the virus mean for you and your family?
Arsenic in rice cereal raises questions 
Arsenic in rice cereal raises questions
Babies who eat rice products have higher arsenic concentrations in their bodies, but is it harmful?