dr. alanna levine
Girl Suffers from Sleeping Beauty Syndrome
Fifteen-year-old Louisa Ball suffers from Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS), otherwise known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome. This causes her to sleep for days at a time. Her longest "nap" lasted 13 days, and there's nothing doctors can do to stop it.
Baby Born Without Eyes
Not all medical problems can be picked up during a routine ultrasound, as the parents of Brielle Garrison found out. Their daughter was born without eyes, a condition called anophthalmia. How common is this?
Think Twice Before Giving Cold Meds to Kids
A 7-month-old baby recently died after accidentally being given children's cold medicine instead of infant cold medicine. Dr. Alanna Levine explains the dangers.
Medicine by the Spoonful Not a Good Idea
A new study has found that people over- and under-medicate when using household spoons to dole out medicine. Here's how to make sure you get it right.
Chickenpox Put on the Spot
A new study targets parents who chicken out on giving their kids the chickenpox vaccine.
Warning: The Choking Game Kills
The Health Risks for Preemies
Michelle Duggar gave birth to a premature baby who weighs just one pound, six ounces. What are the health risks this child faces? Dr. Alanna Levine explains.











