When is distress something more serious? When does it become something that warrants specialized help?
6 headache hygiene tips for children
Headaches usually are brief and can be caused by many things, including too little sleep, stress, or a concussion. A pediatric neurologist offers headache hygiene tips to help keep headaches at bay.
Burnt out planning school lunches for kids? A clinical dietitian is here to help.
The start of a new school year is a great time to try fresh new ideas with school lunches helping children form healthy habits.
What do psychiatric medications do?
Mental health is an important part of overall health. Therapy is important, but sometimes, psychiatric medication is necessary to improve or maintain our mental health.
Body mass index or BMI: What parents should know
By Dr. Angela Dangvu, a CHOC Children’s pediatrician As a pediatrician, I spend much of my day doing well child visits for my patients. A big part of those appointments is looking at a child’s growth. Parents are usually interested in knowing their child’s weight and height percentiles, but they rarely ask directly about body […]
A pharmacist’s guide to safe and proper medication disposal
Medications can have harmful consequences if they are not properly handled. The following steps will help you ensure the medication in your home is properly disposed.