Does the vaccine work for kids? Pfizer’s study of 2,260 adolescents found the two-dose shot was 100% effective at protecting against symptomatic COVID-19 in 12-15-year-olds. In the vaccine clinical trial, about half of…
Overview Myopia = Nearsightedness Far away objects are blurry, close objects are clear, occurs because light focuses on the front of the retina instead of on it. Extremely common, around 30 % of…
Viruses constantly change through mutations. Slightly different forms of a virus are called variants. Delta is a variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Delta spreads about twice as easily compared to…
What is Leukemia?
Leukemia is a general name for cancers of blood cells. It starts at the blood-forming tissues and spread through blood
Statistics about Leukemia
According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society,…
What is Uterine Cancer?
Uterine cancer begins in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus.
What are the Risk Factors?
Being older than 50
Obesity
Having type 2 diabetes
Family history…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Recognizing Signs of Autism
What are the Early Signs of Autism? Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show developmental differences when they are babies—especially in their social and language skills.…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Recognizing Signs of Autism
What are the Early Signs of Autism? Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show developmental differences when they are babies—especially in their social and language skills.…
BULLYING: IT'S NOT OK
FACTS ABOUT BULLYING
Both girls and boys can be bullies.
Bullies target children who cry, get mad, or easily give in to them.
There are 3 types of bullying.…
Most Recent Updates about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Update from the CDC The development and use of mRNA vaccines are relatively new. These vaccines consist of messenger RNA (mRNA) encapsulated by a lipid nanoparticle…
Adolescent Depression: What Parents Can Do To Help
What is Adolescent Depression? Depression may be present when your teenager has: A sad or irritable mood for most of the day. Your teen may…
Fears are common: According to one study, 43% of children between ages 6 and 12 had many fears and concerns. A fear of darkness is one of the most common fears in this…
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
"If your child has shown symptoms of ADHD on a regular basis for more than 6 months, discuss this with your pediatrician." According to national data, ADHD…