
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.

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

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, symptoms can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the eye.

A new boyfriend or girlfriend provides the perfect opportunity to talk to your teen about how they can cultivate safe and healthy relationships.

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.

Observe how your child recognizes pain prior to surgery to help reduce overmedication and promote a normal healing process.