Children and Teen Health

Ear

Ear Infections — Common Risk Factors - Ear Infections occur for a number of reason. Some can be controlled by parents, others not. Here's a look at the most common risk factors for developing childhood ear infections.
Middle Ear Fluid and Your Child - Middle ear fluid is not the same as an ear infection. An ear infection occurs when middle ear fluid is infected with viruses, bacteria or both, often during a cold. Children with middle ear fluid have no signs or symptoms of infection.
Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection? - Next to the common cold, otitis media (middle ear infection) is the most common illness in children.

Type 1 Diabetes - Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results when the body's system for fighting infection (the immune system) turns against a part of the body.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children - Until recently, physicians believed children only had type 1 diabetes. However, with the increase in overweight and inactivity among young people in the United States, many children are now found to have type 2 diabetes.

A Basic Guide to Eating Disorders - Severely limiting what you eat, vomiting on purpose, exercising too much, constantly thinking about being overweight and abusing diet pills and laxatives is unhealthy. People who use these methods to lose or control their weight often have an eating disorder.
Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old - During this period, teens spend much of their days outside the home - at school or at after-school activities and with peers. Parents need to take time every day to talk with teens to share opinions, ideas and information.
Dangers of Alcohol Use - Children are challenged at younger ages than ever before to try drugs. Use of tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine are serious problems. However, one of the most abused drugs in our society is alcohol.

Benefits of Physical Activity - Being fit means having more energy to do daily tasks, being more active, and not tiring as easily during the day. Being fit also helps to build a positive self-image and feel better about yourself.
Fitness and Your 2 to 3 Year Old - Fitness that starts in childhood is a lifelong investment. Studies have shown that children who participate in fitness activities continue to stay active throughout their lives.
Fitness and Your 4-5 Year Old
Fitness and Your 6-12 Year Old
Fitness and Your 13-18 Year Old

Immunizations During Childhood - Immunizations have improved the health of millions of people by protecting them from life-threatening infections and disease. By keeping your children up-to-date on their immunizations, you are not only protecting their health, but the health of all those that come in contact with them.