Tragedy struck a North Dakota family when one of their twins died at daycare in his sleep. The daycare workers usually took the babies out of their car seats. At drop off, Linnea was taken out of … READ MORE
E-cigarette cancer chemicals have increased in teens. Before we get into the details, let’s review the background of E-cigarettes. E-cigs are electronic cigarettes that have liquids that contain many chemicals including nicotine, and fruity and other flavors. They are battery-powered and mimic cigarettes, but don’t have … READ MORE
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, William Strampel, former dean of Michigan State University’s (MSU) osteopathic medical school from 2002 to 2017, was arrested Monday evening and taken to jail on four charges — one felony and three misdemeanors. He … READ MORE
America had a truly historical moment on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The March For Our Lives was led by the student survivors of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL. There were 800,000 teens and adults who attended the March in … READ MORE
Lead PoisoningA 9 month old infant girl from Connecticut was found to have lead poisoning. Doctors discovered that the young infant had a high lead level during her routine physical exam.
According to a report (http://bit.ly/2wBf8LJ) by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) … READ MORE
Teething Tablets Not RecommendedOn April 20, 2017, the FDA recalled Hyland’s homeopathic teething tablets. This article was update on 9/16/19.
For many years now, many parents have asked me if I recommend teething tablets and if they even work. I always told them that didn’t recommend them because the … READ MORE
‘Tis the season to be decorating! Many families celebrating Christmas have already or will soon decorate the outside and inside of their homes, celebrating in style. But for some of you, safety may be a concern. Both infants and toddlers can become injured by electrical outlets, ornaments and even a
Children in Football and Other High Impact Sports
It is never easy to see a child who has possibly been sexually abused. It’s especially not easy when the family tells you that no one other than family members have ever been with, cared for, or babysat the child. As a pediatrician, I have had to see the pain … READ MORE
This July 4th, I’ve noticed everyone is having their own kind of fun. Some are choosing to spend time at a barbecue with their neighbors. Some are going to the movies. Some are going the Disney.