Defiance and tantrums are common in childhood. Parents will often tell us about the 30-minute tirade they faced because their
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Women Who Do This Are Less Prone to Depression
Early to bed and early to rise makes a woman… less likely to develop depression according to new research. Specifically,
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Do excess fluids cause brain injuries in children with diabetic ketoacidosis?
For decades, clinicians have worried that giving too much intravenous fluid to children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) may contribute to
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How do insects survive on a sugary diet?
There’s a reason parents tell their kids to lay off the sugar: too much isn’t good for you. But small
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A clinical trial wants your DNA – what should you do?
On May 6, the “All of Us” study started enrolling participants. This national study will be one of the largest
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Why do we fart? 10 facts about flatulence
In fact, according to some research, the average person passes gas about 12–25 times a day. In this article, learn
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Box breathing: How to do it, benefits, and tips
The technique is also known as “resetting your breath” or four-square breathing. It is easy to do, quick to learn,
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Are your children overdoing it? Too many extracurricular activities can do more harm than good
The growing demand for children to get involved in organized activities outside of school is placing unprecedented strain upon families.
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How do public ‘report cards’ affect physicians’ treatment decisions?
Public “report cards” on outcomes for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI or coronary angiography) were originally developed
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Nightshade vegetables and inflammation: Do they affect arthritis?
Nightshade foods contain solanine, a chemical which some people believe may aggravate arthritis pain or inflammation. The Arthritis Foundation say
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