Fighting the Flu
When most people hear about vaccines these days, the first thing that comes to mind is COVID-19. However, vaccines also help prevent other serious illnesses like the flu, especially for those at higher risk. According [Read More]
Article Category: Health & Wellness
Reclaim Your Health
Cholesterol – a waxy substance created by the liver or consumed from meat, poultry and dairy products – isn’t inherently “bad” for you. In fact, your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins [Read More]
Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide and its Dangers
With temperatures in Alabama falling below freezing this week, a poison control expert at Children’s of Alabama wants to remind people about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. She says it can happen during the [Read More]
How to Prevent Vision Loss from Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, affecting more than 3 million people in the United States alone. It is often called the silent thief of sight because it robs people of vision [Read More]
Hope for Those with Sickle Cell Disease
New research from University of Alabama at Birmingham, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests a gene therapy called LentiGlobin could provide a permanent cure for sickle cell disease. Julie Kanter, M.D., director of the [Read More]
7 Tips for New Year Nutrition
Another new year usually means new resolutions, and for many parents, included on that list is a resolution to help their children make healthier food choices. The task can be rather difficult – and daunting [Read More]
Vision Health and Technology Tips for People with Diabetes
For millions of people in the United States who have diabetes, improving health and avoiding diabetes-related complications is essential. One of the most common and serious complications of diabetes is vision loss. The good news is [Read More]
Birmingham Parent Announces Your Favorite Kids’ Docs for 2021
There’s nothing better than a personal referral for a great doctor for you or your child. And that’s the idea behind Birmingham Parent’s Favorite Kids’ Docs. It’s a great resource for parents, and a way [Read More]
How Does Too Much Sugar Influence Your Child’s Brain Health?
Dr. Teralyn Sell, psychotherapist and brain health expert, would like all parents, and children alike, to understand the effects that consuming too much sugar can have on a child’s brain health and behaviors: “Sugar is [Read More]
Children & Screens
Following the Wall Street Journal’s recent report, which revealed that Facebook’s own research indicates that Instagram can be harmful for teenage girls, parents may be left feeling overwhelmed. While there is still much research to be done [Read More]