Condition Center: Pediatrics

The Right Spoonful of Medicine

A dash of this and a pinch of that work for cooking, but not medications. But even using teaspoons and tablespoons may not be precise enough for...

Sweet, Safe Sleeping for Babies

The safest way for infants to sleep is on their backs on a separate sleeping surface, clear of all blankets, pillows and other objects. Other...

Hooked on Hookah

Public health awareness campaigns often focus on reducing cigarette smoking, but other smoking risks exist as well. In addition to cigars, hookahs...

Kids, Sexting and Sex

With new technology, there often comes new challenges, and the case is no different for cell phone texting. One challenge is addressing "sexting"...

Cancer Risks for Tanning Teens

The risk of skin cancer for those who are exposed to the sun without adequate protection is well established. But what about exposure to tanning...

Managing Asthma as a Team

As with so many other things in life, teamwork can lead to better outcomes in medical care. This can be especially true with chronic conditions.

How Caffeine Differs in the Sexes

When caffeine hits the body, blood pressure increases and heart rate decreases, past research has found. But the effects differ in males and...