Children’s Health Articles

Does your teen seem moody, restless, anxious, have difficulty concentrating, have trouble sleeping or appear uncharacteristically hyperactive? These traits typically associated with someone their age may not seem out of place.   However, there may be more going on...

Drowning is the top cause of death for all children ages 1-4 outside of birth defects. When you increase the age range to 14 years old, it remains the second-leading cause of unintentional death behind only car accidents. There are two types of drowning: fatal...

Tummy bug got your little bug down? Gastroenteritis, also known as a “stomach bug,” causes vomiting and/or diarrhea. It is usually caused by a virus but can also be caused by bacteria or parasites. Preventing dehydration is the most important concern when children are...

Children are more likely to get sick and spread germs than adults because they spend so much time with other children in daycare and school. They are also usually unaware of the small things they can do to prevent the spread of germs and infection. You can help...