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  • BPA Containers Raise Health Concerns
    November 19, 2008
    Researchers and the FDA have begun discussing a chemical found in some bottles, including some brands of baby bottles.
  • Inspire Kids to Eat Better With Creativity
    November 10, 2008
    The upcoming holiday season is a great time to educate children about good nutrition and eating habits.
  • Halloween Safety Tips
    October 24, 2008
    It's a good idea to review some precautions for parents and for drivers to keep this year's holiday as safe as possible.
  • New Guidelines Say Low Fat Milk Healthy For Some Toddlers
    October 13, 2008
    New American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines say it's okay to switch certain toddlers directly to low fat milk before the age of two in some cases.
  • Screening Student Athletes for Heart Condition
    September 26, 2008
    Active Central Texas high school students ages 15-18 who participate in athletics, band, cheer leading or any other active pursuit can be screened for (HCM) using a limited non-invasive cardiac imaging technique called ECHO (echocardiogram).
  • Dosing a Fever
    September 17, 2008
    GoodHealth.com asked pediatrician Anna Bell, MD of Children's Medical Group for advice on dosing a fever.
  • A Happy Little Boy
    September 3, 2008
    From the 2008 Seton Family of Hospitals Annual Report comes a story of Lucio Torres, a 16-month old boy with a complex condition.
  • Some Infants and Toddlers Have Vitamin D Deficiency
    August 18, 2008
    At least 40 percent of American infants and toddlers are not getting enough vitamin D, according to a recent report in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
  • Beijing Can Teach Us a Lesson about Air Pollution and Exercise
    August 8, 2008
    Learn what you can do to breathe a little easier.
  • Headaches Common When School Starts
    August 6, 2008
    If you have a child who is prone to headaches, you may see an increase about the same time the school year begins.
  • Go Back to School With Breakfast
    August 4, 2008
    Research studies have demonstrated overwhelmingly that kids get a boost in brainpower, behavior and calorie control when they have a nutritious breakfast to start the day.
  • Smart Tips to Prevent Summer Weight Gain
    July 7, 2008
    Research shows that children tend to gain weight at a faster rate -- double that of the rest of the year -- during the summer.
  • Fever In a Child Popular Subject
    June 4, 2008
    Over the two year period, a response to a question about fever has been one of the most frequently visited sections on GoodHealth.com. Read why people are sweating this subject.
  • Benefits of Organic Baby Food
    April 28, 2008
    Pediatrician Elizabeth Knapp, MD, with Austin Regional Clinic Far West discusses the benefits of choosing organic food for your baby.
  • Feeding a Toddler
    April 21, 2008
    Toddlers ages 1 to 3 years go through food phases that can often be challenging when it comes to feeding.
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