Child Health

24 Jan How to Prepare for Your Appointment

Posted at 15:35h in Child Health, Constipation, Diarrhea, Flu, Walk With a Doc

Having a Successful Appointment with Your Pediatric Gastroenterologist Our goal is to make your child feel better. We need your help to make this happen. Pick an appointment time when your child is likely to be fully awake. Arrive on time or ahead of time for your appointment. Double...

05 Dec Holiday Toy Warning

Posted at 14:03h in Child Health, Walk With a Doc

Holiday Toy Warning: Orbeez™ Water Beads Orbeez™ products are very popular among children. Orbeez™ are super absorbent polymer beads made of acrylic acid, sodium hydroxide and water. Color pigment is added to the balls to make them attractive to children. According to the product website: Just add 1 tablespoon...

06 Sep Music as Medicine

Posted at 16:25h in Child Health, Exercise, Walk With a Doc

Scientific studies show that listening to music provides specific benefits to the body. My daughter, Nina, discovered the power of Music as Medicine. Nina writes, records, and produces her own music to keep herself healthy. Listen on Spotify or Apple Music and discover the benefits of...

15 Aug Attention All Women: Simple Tip To Keep Your Liver Healthy

Posted at 17:07h in Cancer Prevention, Child Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Womens' Health

A study presented at the American Society of Nutrition’s June 2022 Meeting showed that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage have a 78% greater risk for developing liver cancer. The study included over 90,000 women aged 50 to 79 years. Women consuming one or...

25 Jul World Hepatitis Day is July 28, 2022

Posted at 17:46h in Child Health, Flu, Viruses, Walk With a Doc

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases of hepatitis are caused by a virus. There are five main hepatitis viruses: Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E What Makes Hepatitis a Global Health Problem? Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a viral hepatitis related illness. Hepatitis...