Many youths perceive smoking as less dangerous.
The perception by teenagers and young adults that heavy cigarette smoking is a high-risk activity has declined in many states, according to a study on substance abuse and mental health. Read more
Video games can aid child weightloss
After two years of research scientists have found that computer games can be good for children. Click here for more information
Energy, sports drinks are unnecessary for youths
American Academy of Pediatrics says sports drinks mostly unnecessary; energy drinks dangerous for minors Click here for more information
Hey kids, is that broccoli in your casserole?
Does your preschooler turn her nose up at broccoli, zucchini, and everything else green? Try hiding the veggies in her spaghetti, researchers suggest. Read more
Positive teens as, healthy as young adults
Adolescents who make it through their teen years with a positive outlook report better general health when they are adults, U.S. researchers say Read more
Vaccination cuts chickenpox deaths 97% among children.
Deaths from chickenpox (the varicella virus) have dropped 97 percent in adolescents and children since the use of the vaccine began in 1995, new analysis shows. Read more
Healthy diet starts with baby food
Babies fed home-cooked food are more likely to eat fruit and vegetables when they are older than those given meals from jars and packets, researchers say. Read more
Sleep lack linked to bullying behavior
School-age children who don’t get between 10-11 hours of sleep a night are more likely to exhibit bullying or discipline referrals, U.S. researchers suggest. Read more:
Kids don’t like violent TV shows
Conventional wisdom says children like watching violent programming but U.S. researchers say violence doesn’t add anything to their enjoyment of the programs. Read more:
Online Request for Check Up Appointments
You can now request a physical exam appointment from the home page of our website. Click here for more information