My Child Is Having Difficulties Eating, Do We Need to See a Feeding Specialist?
When it comes to food, babies and young children can be picky eaters. It could be a forkful of broccoli that is met with resistance or a whole meal that they push away, yet parents often expect these reactions when introducing new foods. But what do you do if mealtime...
How to Get Fit With Daily “Mini Walks”
Taking a “mini walk” every day has big health benefits—and can help you build up to a longer walking routine. When you get your heart rate up even for 10 minutes a day, you are training it to beat more efficiently, which reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes,...
Ask the Doc: What Is Uterine Cancer and What Are the Treatment Options?
Uterine cancer occurs in the uterus when healthy cells change and grow out of control. There are two main types of uterine cancer: endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma. Endometrial cancer develops in the lining of the uterus. It is one of the most common gynecologic...
Fatty Liver Disease (Now Known as Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease) Is More Common Than You Think
About one in four people in the United States has a condition in which some fat is found in their liver, according to the National Institutes of Health. Many people assume problems with the liver are caused by too much drinking. In fact, this condition is not related...
Aspirin for Heart Health: Is It an Option for You?
Aspirin has long been considered a lifesaving option to lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. In fact, aspirin has been used for centuries for medical purposes, beginning more than 2,500 years ago when Egyptian physicians used willow bark as a pain reliever....
The Importance of Breakfast for Your Health
Many of us are tempted to skip breakfast in the rush to start our day. Parents, in particular, may feel challenged getting their kids to have breakfast and make it to school on time. In this Q&A, Stephanie L. Gold, MD, a gastroenterologist at The Mount Sinai...
Sweets and a Healthy Halloween: Suggestions From a Pediatric Dietitian
Halloween is an exciting time for kids to dress up in a costume, trick-or-treat, and of course, enjoy some treats. Sweets are a part of life, especially Halloween, and may be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. Instead of trying to restrict, it can be beneficial to...
Three Feel-Better Soups for Cold and Flu Season
Cold and flu season is here, and so are all the viruses that come with it. Whether you’re fighting a cold or flu, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of soup to make you feel better. These delicious soup recipes are filled with disease-fighting nutrients that will give...
Sending Kids to School With Food Allergies? Here’s What You Need to Know.
For parents with children who have a food allergy, sending kids off to school can be worrisome. In fact, about two children in every classroom have a food allergy. The most common food allergies are peanut, tree nuts (like walnut, cashew), shellfish (like shrimp),...