boy testing his blood sugar levels

Q&A: How do I help my teen manage his Type 1 diabetes?

Dr. Fran Cogen answers a reader’s question about encouraging her teen to manage his blood sugar levels.

parent spraying repellent on toddler

Q&A: Is it safe to use bug spray?

Heavy-duty bug spray isn’t necessary for everyday use, such as at backyard picnics or barbeques.

Concerned mother checks her daughter's temperature

Q&A: Can a child will themselves to have a fever?

While generations of children probably wish they could will themselves to have a fever, it’s not possible.

Thoughtful boy drinking milk at home

Q&A: I need help finding healthy soy and milk alternatives.

There are many online resources for parents of children with food allergies.

Young injured soccer player in hospital emergency room

Q&A: What are the symptoms of a brain bleed?

Typical brain bleed symptoms include acute onset headache, seizures, nausea, vomiting and mental status changes.