Pediatrics 2/2

Apr 16, 20244 min read

The Hormonal Link Between Childhood Obesity and Early Puberty.

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

Apr 7, 20242 min read

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

Mar 13, 20242 min read

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

Mar 7, 20243 min read

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

Mar 1, 20242 min read

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

Feb 28, 20242 min read

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

Feb 28, 20243 min read

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

Jan 13, 20245 min read

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