Tag: kids health
Why Are Fewer Kids Going to the Pediatrician?
Research reveals that fewer kids are going to the pediatrician along with other recent trends in pediatric care. Find out about the changes and what they mean.
Sick Kid? Decide When to Keep Your Child Home From School
Do you know when to keep your child home from school? During cold and flu season, it's a classic conundrum for parents. Get advice and insight here.
How Parents Argue May Affect Kids’ Well-Being
Arguments are a given in any relationship. It's how parents argue in front of the kids that can disrupt their emotional stability.
Can Eating Boogers Boost Kids’ Immunity to Illness?
Is eating boogers good for your immune system? A Canadian biochemistry professor argues the possibility and a Detroit doctor weighs in.
Flint Water Crisis Revisited After Five Years
It's been five years since the news broke that lawmakers had switched Flint residents to contaminated water. Here's a look at the crisis through one mother's eyes – and an update on what has happened since.
Michigan Measles Outbreak and Kids: What Parents Can Do
As of late 2018, there's a Michigan measles outbreak, with disease rates the highest they've been in 20 years. What's going on, and what can you do?
Healthy Eating Hacks for Kids
Want to encourage healthy eating habits for children? Here are 16 healthy eating hacks for kids that encourage better food choices.
Artificial Sweeteners for Kids: Are They Safe?
Ingredients like sucralose are found in a surprising number of foods marketed toward kids. So are artificial sweeteners for kids safe?
Anti-Vaxers Shut Down Optional Vaccine Education Program
The Arizona pilot program aimed to help school-aged children and their parents understand vaccines. It was totally optional but some feared it would become mandatory and forced it to end.
Avoiding Respiratory Illnesses in Children
With respiratory viruses such as enterovirus D68 spreading, it's important to take steps to keep kids healthy. A Henry Ford Health System doctor offers tips.