Does your child need ear tubes? 
Does your child need ear tubes?
The American Academy of Otolaryngology released its new recommendations for ear tube placement this week. Find out what changes were made.
Avatars helping women lose weight 
Avatars helping women lose weight
A recent study finds that watching a video avatar model weight-loss behaviors may help some women shed unwanted pounds.
Talking with your kids about eating disorders 
Talking with your kids about eating disorders
Learn how to start a dialogue with your child about their changing bodies and how to help them cope with an eating disorder.
Tiny ticks pose big problems 
Tiny ticks pose big problems
With kids spending more time outdoors during the summer, experts say they are vulnerable to tick bites. Learn how to protect your little ones.
From torn ACL to full scholarship  Featured
From torn ACL to full scholarship
A local high school basketball star thought an ACL tear would be the end of his game. Now, he’s preparing to play ball for a Division I school on a full scholarship with a healthy knee.
IV vitamin treatments: The latest “IT” cocktail 
IV vitamin treatments: The latest “IT” cocktail
In a bit of quirky health news, several physicians in the Big Apple are reporting a spike in the number of requests for intravenous vitamin treatments.
USDA cracks down on junk food in schools 
USDA cracks down on junk food in schools
New nutrition guidelines mandate healthier food options in school vending machines and at lunchtime.