Pediatric Health
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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
Categories: Pediatric Health
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
Categories: Pediatric Health
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
Categories: Pediatric Health
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
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Top 10 Intelligent Medicine podcasts of 2016
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As the year draws to a close, I wanted to remind all my readers that Intelligent Medicine is more than just a weekly radio show that you may or may not have a chance to catch in real-time. Each week,…read more
Categories: Pediatric Health
Leyla Weighs In: Why I hate 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
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Q: Do you have any suggestions for a 39 year-old female with fatigue and low…
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Q: I’ve been told I have lower-than-normal testosterone levels. Can you shed some light on…
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