Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that disrupt the function of the endocrine system. The endocrine system performs a...

In the past several decades, obesity in childhood has become increasingly common. This has been attributed to food being overall more...

Introduction If you have one extra X chromosome, you’re most likely a female that has this rare genetic disorder called Triple X...

Measles, once considered a childhood rite of passage, is a highly contagious viral infection that can have serious consequences. Despite...

By Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN Olympic skier Bode Miller. Professional volleyball player Morgan Beck. Country music star Granger Smith....

Orofacial clefts are congenital defects affecting thousands of children globally. It is estimated that 1 in 700 babies is born with...

Fevers in children is one of the primary concerns driving parents to seek medical guidance. Witnessing a fever in a child frequently...

By Angela McPhillips DNP, RN Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board “Breast is best” is a controversial slogan in...

Over the last few decades, childhood obesity has developed into a major health problem for families in the United States. The current...