Swine Flu Shot Guilt

My mother, who lives 3,000 miles away, actually felt guilty because she had gotten the swine flu shot when I hadn't. I couldn't understand the absurdity of her feeling guilty for getting the shot. Until I got mine.

We Really Haven't Come a Long Way, Baby

Headlines in all the major magazines and websites are stating that women are now the primary breadwinners of the household, earning more than their mates. Is this a good thing? My question is, have women really surpassed men on the career front?

Cleaner Air, Fewer Ear Infections?

Give Me Your Tonsils, Give Me Your Money

President Obama's comment during his press conference on the health care crisis has raised some eyebrows, including mine.

Reading This May Save Your Child's Life!

Summer's Here! Swimmer's Ear!

Summer season has officially begun! Even in the northern states, layers are being shed and people are hitting the pools, oceans, lakes, and hot tubs. A seasonal nuisance both kids and adults experience is swimmer's ear (technically called "otitis externa," or "outer ear infection").

Is Zicam Hazardous to Your Health?

Many homeopathic products like Zicam are not undergoing the rigorous review required by conventional therapies to gain FDA approval. Pediatric ENT, Dr. Nina Shapiro, gives us the bottom line.

The Ear Infection Controversy

Millions of children visit the doctor each year for an ear infection. This translates to even more millions of antibiotics being prescribed for these infections. Are they safe?

Does Your Child Snore?

Most of us, at some point, have nudged, kicked, or ever so gently pushed our bed partner out of bed because of snoring. In adults, snoring is mostly annoying to the person hearing it ... but did you know that children who snore might have a serious problem?