Daily Sugar Intake for Children
In an interview with the Health Channel, Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, gives advice to parents on how to help their children form healthy eating habits. Amy recommends that you have at least one family meal per week, even if it is not with the full family. “Even if one child…...
Read MoreCommon Developmental Disabilities in Children
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D., Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, discusses different types of developmental disabilities to watch out for in your children. The most common ones seem to be attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. “With ADHD what we see is kids who…...
Read MoreAsthma Symptoms in Kids
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, talks about asthma in children. He explains that it can get serious if the child does not follow a specific treatment plan. Asthma can get worse with time, so it is important to use the medications prescribed, like…...
Read MoreHow to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Richard Simon, an Ophthalmologist with Baptist Outpatient Services, talks about the danger of computer vision syndrome and how it affects adults and children alike. Allowing young children to have too much screen time can damage their eyesight if it is not properly regulated. When we blink our…...
Read MorePaxlovid: COVID Drug Rebound
The new oral medication for COVID-19 infection, Paxlovid, can cause a mild rebound of the virus in a small number of cases. But this rebound usually goes away and does not cause severe disease...
Read MoreCOVID Vaccines in Children Five and Younger
COVID-19 vaccines have now been authorized in children as young as 6 months. These vaccine shots contain a smaller dose than the adult immunizations and researchers have been studying them in very young children in clinical trials for several months...
Read MoreThe Importance of COVID Boosters
The immunity provided by COVID -19 vaccines wanes over time, so health authorities say it's important to get a booster shot to protect against severe disease.Doctor Q&A: TITLE Premieres: July 27, 2021. [vc_row full_width="stretch_row" css=".vc_custom_1570751207607{margin-bottom: 0px…...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Dehydration
Dehydration can happen quickly as temperatures rise. But if dehydration leads to dangerous heat stroke symptoms, especially in older adults and young children, it can quickly become a medical emergency...
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