Child & Teen Health
Circumcision: the Health Benefits and Risks
While many parents decide whether to circumcise their sons based on culture or religion, a 2012 report found that the health benefits of circumcision outweigh the risks of the procedure. Read More
Will Breast Implants Improve Your Life?
Despite the claims of plastic surgeons that breast implants improve patients’ self-esteem and quality of life, there is no scientific support for those statements. Read More
Pesticides and Cancer in Children: Is There A Connection?
Pesticides have long been known to cause birth defects and poisoning if ingested. Now research is showing that even small quantities of rodent and insect killing pesticides can be toxic over time to children. Read More
Energy drinks: Caffeine + Calories = ???
Nearly 1 in 4 adults drinks an energy drink once a week in the hopes of getting a boost in physical and mental performance. But with a high number of deaths and hospitalizations potentially connected to energy drinks, are they really safe? Read More
Could Green Coffee Bean Extract Help You Lose Weight?
Dr. Oz and others are strongly encouraging use of green coffee bean extract. Is this just another weight loss gimmick? It turns out there’s actually some research to back up the hype. Read More
Caution: Children at Play on Potentially Toxic Surfaces
The use of human-made surfaces on playgrounds has increased dramatically over the years, but some materials used to replace grass are potentially dangerous. Read More
Should Physicians Fill Your Prescriptions After They Write Them?
Most patients receive a prescription from their doctor, which they then take to a pharmacy to be filled. Recently, however, more and more doctors have begun filling certain prescriptions in their offices. Read More
Honey: The Sweetest Medicine?
Parents of children who are coughing due to a cold or flu may want to try using honey to relieve their children’s symptoms. A new study suggests that giving children honey before bedtime can give them relief and help them (and their parents!) get a good night of sleep. Read More
Self-Injury and Choking: Destructive Behaviors in Children and Teenagers
It is not surprising when adolescents behave in ways that are potentially dangerous and self-destructive, but now younger children are also choosing to harm themselves through cutting, biting, and asphyxiation techniques like the ‘choking game.’ Read More
Beginner’s Guide to Developing an Exercise Routine
Exercise is one of NRC’s seven recommended ways to maximize your health. If you want to exercise but aren’t sure where to begin, we can help! If you feel like your daily life doesn’t allow you to get fit (not enough time, no money for a gym membership, etc.), we have some “work-arounds” that may help. Read More