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]
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]
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]
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]
November 3 is National Stress Awareness Day, and I don’t know a single person who hasn’t been deeply stressed over the past few years. Maybe as you’re reading this, you’re on coffee number four or [Read More]
Children’s of Alabama has enhanced its ability to help sick children get the care they need. The hospital’s Critical Care Transport team recently added a new, state-of-the-art helicopter thanks to donations from the Monday Morning [Read More]
Halloween is fast approaching and parents have questions about how to stay safe this year – both about the ongoing pandemic and how to protect kids with food allergies. How can parents handle trick-or-treating if [Read More]
Studies show that 25 percent of Americans do not have a primary care provider, with many turning to retail clinics, urgent care centers or emergency rooms for non-emergency medical care. However, if an individual wants [Read More]
The past year and a half has brought a lot of uncertainty during a global pandemic with fears of COVID-19. Now, as we enter cold and flu season, medical professionals are even more concerned. Delphene [Read More]
Lyme disease is an infection caused by a tick bite. If left untreated it can lead to problems with the skin, heart, brain, and joints. Tori Gennaro, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Children’s of Alabama, [Read More]
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