Having a baby is one of life’s most exciting—and emotional—journeys. As expectant parents, you want to do everything you can to ensure your baby is healthy, and that includes keeping a close watch on your child’s...
The first moments after birth are a whirlwind of activity and emotion, and amidst the excitement of welcoming a new baby to the world, healthcare providers provide newborns with a critical protective measure for their...
COVID-19 continues to change, and so do its variants. The XFG variant, more commonly known as Stratus, is the latest COVID-19 virus mutation gaining momentum. As respiratory illness season kicks into full gear, knowing...
Scoliosis affects millions of people in the United States, and yet there are several misconceptions surrounding this condition, where the spine develops an abnormal sideways curvature. In this episode of HEALTH Yeah...
It’s a common sight: children heading to school with backpacks that look almost as big as they are. About 90 percent of U.S. children carry a backpack to school each day, and many exceed the safe, recommended weight. In...
If your child develops a fever, sore throat or a rash around their mouth, hands and feet, the Coxsackie virus could be the cause. But we have seen that this virus can also give your child a rash anywhere else on their...
This school year, students in New York State will experience something new: a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. That means phones stay tucked away from the first bell of the day to the last. For kids who are used to...
A new COVID-19 variant, known as NB.1.8.1 or the “Nimbus variant,” has been making headlines this summer, as it’s currently spreading across several countries, including the United States. While Nimbus shares many...
Food allergies affect millions of children and their families. With the back-to-school season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to explore how food allergies impact kids in the classroom, at lunch time and even...
New York Governor Hochul’s Bell-to-Bell Policy prohibits cell phone use during the entire school day. While the policy sets this overarching rule, it also grants schools the flexibility to develop their own strategies...