Pre-diabetes in children has doubled in the last 20 years. To learn what parents can do to reduce the risk of their child developing prediabetes, Dr. Naveen Uli, the medical director of the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Akron Children’s Hospital, answers some questions about this alarming trend. Why are cases increasing? The primary […]
My child has a lump – What should I do?
As a pediatric surgeon, a consultation for a lump on a child is one of the most common reasons for a referral to our office. Lumps can appear anywhere. They are commonly found when bathing the child or are noticed by a parent during everyday activities. Finding a new lump triggers anxiety in everyone involved, […]
Teens and tanning beds: ‘Worst thing you can do to your skin’
Dr. Nicholas Nguyen, director of pediatric dermatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses the dangers of tanning beds – and how teens are particularly vulnerable. Q: What harms have you seen from indoor tanning? A: Indoor tanning tops the list of “worst things you can do to your skin.” Its effects on the skin are absolutely […]
Why new mom’s mental health matters
Pregnancy is a joyous, celebratory time, but for many new moms, it can also be a very distressing and difficult time. From the moment a woman discovers she’s pregnant, she is often faced with immense biological, emotional, financial and social changes. Then once baby arrives, a woman must recover physically from childbirth and adapt to […]
Pregnancy to parenthood: 5 tips for a smoother transition
For many couples, a positive pregnancy test brings about excitement and pure joy. It’s confirmation they’re expanding their family and transitioning from couple to parents. But bringing baby home can be just as exhausting as it is exhilarating. A new baby will turn your lives upside down — and not just for weeks, but for […]
Why doesn’t my child listen to me?
Asking a child to pickup his toys is a common request, but when a parent has to ask 5 times and he still doesn’t listen, one begins to wonder – is this typical behavior or is there a reason why he’s not listening? “Kids not listening can take on many forms and is made complicated […]
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