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Cutting back on sugar is a good first step to preventing childhood obesity, but a new study cautions parents and providers to think twice about sugar substitutes.

A new study reveals that whereas physical activity can help prevent and combat childhood obesity, eating breakfast every day may have a more significant impact.

A study conducted in Australia found that that the answer to this question is a resounding “no.” A comparison of behavioral outcomes in 124 children who had colic that had resolved by age 6 months (colic group) and 503 infants without problem crying at 1, 4, and 6 months (no colic group) found that the colic group did not manifest any adverse effects related to behavior, regulatory abilities, temperament, or family functioning when they were aged 2 to 3 years.

Pediatricians should intensify screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among all adolescent patients, whether or not they self-report being sexually active.

A child’s fear-and the anxiety it creates in parents-isn’t benign. It can keep patients from getting the care they need. Learn how you can help.

A generation of inactive children is headed toward a lifetime of preventable pathologies unless clinicians enact a fundamental shift in attitudes toward exercise and physical activity.

Catch up with the latest innovative technology products from this past year for your pediatric practice.

Infants who are exposed to tobacco smoke during their mothers’ pregnancy or after birth are at increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux (GER), especially of events with bolus movement detected by impedance (GER-imp), according to a French study in 31 neonates referred to a medical center for investigation of suspected GER.

Pediatricians can uncover important health problems by asking parents a few simple questions about their child’s sleep habits and behaviors.

To help student athletes perform at their best, emphasize balanced nutrition and conditioning, discourage supplements and stimulants.

Be vigilant for infectious complications in children who are prescribed biologic response modifiers for various immune-mediated diseases.

Pediatricians must evaluate various clinical guidelines to determine the best individualized treatment for sleep apnea in their patients.

A 16-year-old girl presents to the clinic for acne follow-up and mentions that her palms wrinkle significantly after only a few minutes of immersion in water. She is otherwise well and has no significant past medical history.

Pediatricians are in a unique position to identify risk factors for suicide and provide anticipatory guidance and interventions to patients and families.

The intrusion of digital media into the lives of children is causing concern for parents about how best to guide use of this omnipresent technology.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to me implies mostly unproven therapies with at least some partial evidence in support. By contrast, “fringe therapies” are more bizarre, with only anecdotal evidence.

Recommendations for the early introduction of peanut into children's diets might apply to other potential food allergens as well.

Infants who are breastfed exclusively show less hypothalamic stress response than infants who have been breastfed little or not at all, according to a study in 42 healthy, 5-month-old infants and their mothers.

These 10 Journal Club article summaries from 2018 are worth a second look. Some offer information to change your practice now, while others offer insight into potential future changes.

Overall vaccination rates in children are good, but there is a small pocket of children who are completely unvaccinated, and this number is rising.

The intimate nature of sports, the comradery of a team environment, the trust of a coach-all these are intrinsic to the nature of athletics but can also set the stage for abuse. Learn how you can help.

Pediatricians play a vital role in guiding healthy mental and physical development for gender-diverse children and teenagers.

I recommend trying “Riddle me this! – as pediatric providers we tend to enjoy playing and many of us enjoy the challenges of active engagement in online learning that is also informative.

Your innate sense of empathy makes you a born counselor and a source of caring, concern, and essential guidance for your adolescent patients. Does your clinical IQ always keep pace with your emotional intelligence when it comes to menstruation issues?

A subtle but dangerous form of abuse-neglect-is the cause of death in three-quarters of all child abuse cases. Learn how you can intervene.

Optimistically, 1 in 5 well-care visits among low-income children are missed, but that number may also be as high as half if children who miss visits with their regular provider aren’t getting care elsewhere.

Social media and other digital platforms offer pediatricians a new way to deliver information on health promotion to patients and their families.