Why do children need vitamin D?
Sufficient levels of circulating vitamin D help prevent nutritional rickets in children and osteomalacia (softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium) in adults.
Q&A: Is it safe to give my child Tamiflu?
There’s been a lot of news lately about the dangerous side effects of Tamiflu. Dr. Lee Beers answers a reader’s question about the drug’s safety.
5 tips for a heart healthy family
A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. And it’s really not as hard as you think!
Managing your kid’s Valentine’s Day anxiety
Tips for helping to alleviate your child’s anxiety about upcoming Valentine’s Day celebrations.
10 ways to keep a healthy cholesterol balance
Kids who are physically active, eat healthy foods, don’t have a family history of high cholesterol and aren’t overweight probably aren’t at risk for cholesterol problems. But you should still take steps to ensure a healthy cholesterol balance.