Why doctors ask to speak to teen patients alone
When a doctor speaks to a teen alone, the conversation is to get a feel for what is going on in their life, including school, activities and social interactions.
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Winter rash: How to keep your child’s skin healthy during brittle winter months
A Children’s National dermatologist shares tips about what winter rash is, what causes it and how to prevent it.
Do expectant mothers need folic acid?
Expectant mothers need folic acid, a type of B vitamin, that contributes to the development of a healthy fetus. The vitamin can help prevent birth defects that affect the formation of the brain and spinal cord.
What is SUDEP?
SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, is when someone with epilepsy dies suddenly and unexpectedly for an unknown reason. The good news is there are things a family and child can do to reduce the risk of SUDEP.
Diseases spread by insects
West Nile virus and Lyme disease are two diseases the can be spread by insects. Here’s how to avoid them.
