Child’s Health

WHAT IS COLIC? All babies cry, usually 1 or 2 hours each day. It’s their way of telling you that they’re wet, hungry, tired, in pain, or lonely. But some…

Did you know that just around one out of every four children gets the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity from an early age every day? Participation in all types…

Cancer is a general term for illnesses caused by uncontrolled cell growth. Adult cancer awareness and attention have grown exponentially in recent decades. Yet, many people still don’t know much about…

CBD oil is a concentrate, tincture, or cannabis extract with a high concentration of cannabidiol (CBD) derived from marijuana or hemp. It is a growing health and wellness trend and…

A concussion is brain damage induced by a blow to the head or body. Because a child’s developing brain is more vulnerable than an adult’s, parents and caregivers may want…

A bulb syringe or a suction catheter may be used to suction your child’s mouth and nose. Parents and any hospital caregivers can use a bulb syringe to pump out…

A parent’s job with a new baby is challenging from the start. Parents make hundreds of choices about their child’s health and well-being every day, in the midst of diapers…

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults aged 15 to 24. Most people remain unaware that more than 90% of the young people who commit…

A newborn infant, also known as a neonate, is a child who is less than 28 days old. The newborn is most likely to die within the first 28 days…

The American Public Health Association is committed to reframing school dropouts as a public health concern. It is because inequalities in education reflect inequalities in health outcomes. Promoting education and…