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Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Fireworks Safety and When to Seek Medical Help

Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July and summer celebrations, but they’re more dangerous than they appear. Each year in the U.S., emergency departments treat over 10,000 fireworks-related injuries, many of...

July 1, 2025

5 min read

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Children’s Health Women's Health

How to Produce More Breast Milk

Breastfeeding is the best nutritional choice for babies, but it can still be challenging for many new moms. Issues like low breast milk supply are common in the early days. By recognizing when to seek support, you can...

June 18, 2025

7 min read

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Children’s Health Health & Wellness

All About Lice: What Parents Need to Know

Lice are a common concern for families, especially those with school-aged children between 3 and 11 years old. These tiny, parasitic insects aren’t dangerous and don’t spread disease. Still, a lice infestation can be...

May 13, 2025

5 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 12: Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases

Long Island is a hotspot for ticks, Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Suffolk County, in particular, is considered a high-risk area. Stony Brook Medicine plays a significant role in tick-borne diseases...

May 12, 2025

31 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 11: Seasonal Allergies

Suffering from allergies? You’re not alone. Millions of kids and adults in the United States experience seasonal allergies. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, experts from Stony Brook Medicine dive into some of the...

April 23, 2025

19 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease? And Other FAQs

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. It’s transmitted through the bite of black-legged ticks (deer ticks) and can lead to serious...

April 16, 2025

7 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

Pigeon Chest in Children: When to Seek Help

Pigeon chest in children, medically termed pectus carinatum, can cause concern for parents and adolescents. While it is not always a serious issue, knowing when to seek medical advice is important for your child’s...

April 7, 2025

4 min read

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Children’s Health

Is Cosleeping with a Baby Safe?

While cosleeping is often seen as a way for parents to bond with their baby and simplify nighttime feedings, it comes with serious risks. Research has shown that sharing a bed with an infant significantly increases the...

April 1, 2025

4 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 10: Measles

The New York State Department of Health has issued a Health Advisory due to rising measles cases and hospitalizations in parts of the United States. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through...

March 17, 2025

20 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Protecting Yourself, Your Family and Your Community Against Measles

Measles is an incredibly contagious disease that can create serious, sometimes life-threatening complications. In recent months, measles has been confirmed in areas of the United States with lower vaccination rates...

March 14, 2025

5 min read

Topic: Children’s Health

Fireworks Safety and When to Seek Medical Help

How to Produce More Breast Milk

All About Lice: What Parents Need to Know

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 12: Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 11: Seasonal Allergies

What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease? And Other FAQs

Pigeon Chest in Children: When to Seek Help

Is Cosleeping with a Baby Safe?

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 10: Measles

Protecting Yourself, Your Family and Your Community Against Measles

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