Pediatric Health
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Top Ten Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2019 (part one)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
‘Tis the season. As the pace of work and school slows, and the freneticism of shopping and parties abates, people are hopping into cars, buses, planes and trains to reach holiday destinations. Or else, they collapse and simply enjoy cocooning…read more
Categories: Pediatric Health
Summer shorts: What you may have missed while beating the heat
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The summer heat is taking its toll on everything from our tolerance for sweat to our attention spans! So, this week, I’m bringing you a handful of short, easily digestible health news updates. Pour yourself a tall glass of iced…read more
Categories: Pediatric Health
Leyla Weighs In: Why I disapprove of restaurant “children’s menus”
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Full disclosure: I do not have children—by choice. But this does not preclude me from having a strong opinion about how we feed our kids. Check out any popular restaurant menu—especially chain restaurants where families often gather—and you’ll see the…read more
Categories: Pediatric Health
Ask Leyla: Could poor diet be causing ADD?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: My girlfriend eats fast-food at least once a day. Her daughter has been raised with no vegetables, no fruit, packaged chicken nuggets, and tons of soda for the most part since age 2. Now 12 years old, she is about…read more
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Can eating fatty fish ease your child’s asthma?
By Dr. David Perlmutter
Asthma is the world’s most common respiratory disorder, and, studies have found, is often associated with increased rates of mortality and decreased quality of life. Thus, it’s obvious that keeping asthma at bay is in our collective best interests. We’ve…read more
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How to diabetes-proof your child
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Rates of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, are on the rise among America’s young people. The Search for Diabetes in Youth Study shows that from 2002 to 2012 the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 1) has increased by 1.8 per…read more
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Intelligent Medicine Health News Review
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Every week, I share my insights with you on various health topics, from the latest news to seasonal concerns to in-depth examinations of particular areas of interest. But every now and then, I like to give my take on a…read more
Categories: Pediatric Health
Baby’s first bacteria: When does the microbiome begin?
By Dr. David Perlmutter
We often talk about the importance of method of birth on a newborn’s health, not only in the short-term, but in the long-term. Research has found, again and again, that vaginal birth, and the experience of going through the birth…read more
Categories: Pediatric Health
Ask Leyla: Should I be worried about my granddaughter’s weight?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I have a nine-year-old granddaughter that is significantly overweight. The rest of the family (mom, dad and three siblings) are all normal weight. They don’t keep a lot of junk food or sodas in the house, and she doesn’t…read more
Categories: Pediatric Health
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Amid the consternation over the coronavirus pandemic, news of an important health research breakthrough…
Leyla Weighs In: Diverticulitis
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