It is no secret that in the last 10 years much emphasis has been placed on better nutrition in schools. Today, schools are at the forefront for addressing the urgent need for improved nutrition and physical activity. Of all the…
Our lives have been transformed by electronic technology – smart phones, tablets and a multitude of web-enabled devices have impacted our daily lives and the way we communicate. Because of this advancement, a greater and seamless flow of healthcare information…
About 800,000 children visit an emergency room each year because of an accidental poisoning. It’s the second cause of unintentional injury death in the country, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. An accidental poisoning can involve the unintentional ingestion…
Have you been here before? Your doctor’s explains a troubling test result while you sit on the exam room table, its wide swatch of paper crinkling beneath you. You listen intently to his words, but you have no clue what…
Eating out seems like the easiest choice for a family meal after a busy day at work, but getting your kids to help in the kitchen is a great way to make it seem like less work, said Virginia Dolan,…
Effective for the 2013-14 school year, all Illinois students entering sixth through 12th grades must have proof of receiving the Tdap booster in an effort to better protect young people from whooping cough, also known as pertussis. “Whooping cough is…
“Heart disease takes the lives of far too many people in this country, depriving their families and communities of someone they love and care for—a father, a mother, a wife, a friend, a neighbor, a spouse. With more than 2…
Flu season has struck early, including in Illinois, where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity in recent days, and this year’s peak is not yet in sight. Flu activity likely will…
Traumatic events, such as the recent shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., can be a challenging topic for parents to discuss with their children. Not only is it an emotional topic, but there are questions that cannot…
Do you need to pick up some quick snacks for those always-hungry and busy kids? Snacks can be a helpful addition to a day’s meals if good choices are made. Children should eat every 3-5 hours during the day in…