While cigarette smoking for teenagers is at an all-time low, a new and addictive trend is skyrocketing with the youth—Juul. But what is Juul? Is it harmful? And why are middle and high schoolers so attracted to this form of e-cigarette? What is Juul? Juuls are e-cigarettes that use nicotine salts from leaf tobacco. Unlike other bulky vape pens, they come in very small, colorful [...]
For most, summer is synonymous with backyard barbeques, playground playdates, pool parties, and going to the beach. But as the temperature rises, so does the risk to your baby. You need to pay extra attention to what they wear, eat, and drink during this season to help them adjust to the surrounding temperature. How Does Heat or Sun Exposure Affect Babies? According to the American [...]
Sweating is normal in children, especially after a strenuous physical activity in humid or warm environments. However, if your child is sweating more than usual, then something may be up. He or she could be suffering from a condition called hyperhidrosis, a type of health disorder that triggers excessive sweating even under normal atmospheric temperature. This condition may affect your child's hands, soles, feet, and [...]
Like adults, it's not uncommon for children to develop different types of headaches, such as stress-related headaches or migraine, but they usually aren't serious. It's also possible for children to have chronic daily headaches. The cause of headaches in children is wide and varied. It can be caused by anxiety, infection, minor head trauma, or even high levels of stress. Over-the-counter pain relief medications and [...]
