Is Your Child Sick — or Faking It?
Maybe your son suddenly developed a stomachache on the day of the big quiz. Or your daughter has a mysterious cough after playing back-to-back soccer games yesterday. For whatever reason,…
Keep Houseguests Healthy and Happy
This year, when you're hosting parties and relatives during the holidays, there's an extra challenge to add to the mix: the risk of spreading cold and flu germs. While we…
Your Day-by-day Flu Guide
UPDATED JANUARY 29, 2018 The deadly 2018 influenza epidemic shows no signs of letting up. Hundreds of people in the United States have died this flu season, and the experts…
Spotting Your Child’s Cold Symptoms — at Any Age
When adults get hit with the flu, there's no mistaking it. You're feverish, your head feels stuffed up, and you ache everywhere. But with kids, the signs aren't always as…
A Parent’s Guide to Coughs
No mom enjoys hearing her child cough, even though pediatricians often remind parents that coughing is actually a good thing: It's the body's way of keeping the lungs clear and…
Am I Still Contagious?
You've been stuck at home with the flu for what seems like an eternity. The worst is over, but you still have some lingering sniffles, coughs and aches. Are you…
Stay Healthy on Vacation
You’ve packed the bags. You’ve dog-eared and highlighted the travel guides. With everyone excited for the family vacation, someone getting sick is the last thing you want. Here’s how to…
6 Reasons to Call the Pediatrician
Sick children at home? If they’ve got a cold, they'll usually recover on their own within seven to 10 days, but in some cases, those sniffles can develop into a…
Allergy-Proof Your Workout
There are already countless excuses for skipping your workout -- don’t let your allergies be one of them. If you’re one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from sniffles,…
Spring-Clean Your Health: 6 Steps You Likely Forget
The mercury is rising, the trees are blooming -- and for many families, springtime means spring cleaning. But besides the broken toys and outgrown clothes, what else should you toss…