 | Dr. Cara Natterson, a graduate of Harvard University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and author of Your Toddler: Head To Toe, is a pediatrician and mother of 2. She is working on her forthcoming book, Dangerous or Safe? |
Warning: Hide the Button Batteries
An 18-month-old girl has her 3-year-old sister to thank after surviving swallowing a toxic lithium battery. Our pediatrician explains the dangers.
What is Dangerous or Safe This Halloween?
Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson breaks down Halloween safety.
Mom Withholds Kid's Meds for Pageant
One mom controls her daughter's ADHD medication for maximum pageant prowess.
1 in 91 Kids Has Autism -- Why?
One in a hundred American children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a disturbing new study has found. In 2007, that number was 1 in 150 kids. Why is this number increasing?
The Swine Flu Vaccine: When, How, and is it Safe?
Almost everyone in the business of predicting what the winter flu season will look like agrees: the novel H1N1 "swine flu" will be back with a vengeance. But questions about the vaccine abound: when and in what quantity will it be available? Does it work? Is H1N1 even that bad? And what are the side effects?
Why Don't Kids Have to Buckle Up on the Bus?
My daughter started a new school this year. That fact doesn't have me worried at all, but this one does: she's taking the bus. How could I possibly put my light-as-a-feather child on a school bus with no car seat, no booster, maybe no seatbelt? Am I making a terrible mistake?
Beach Day: Sand, Surf ... and MRSA?
The dangerous staph bacteria MRSA has been found in sand and water for the first time at five public beaches along the coast of Washington, and scientists think the state is not the only one with this problem.
Help! My Son Has B.O.!
One mom's 8-year-old son has developed body odor. Is this normal? A pediatrician weighs in.
How Babies Are Made ... Uncensored!
When we saw this children's book about how babies are made, we were shocked. It shows intercourse (with penetration!) and childbirth (complete with crowning!).
Are Henna Tattoos Safe for Kids?
This 11-year-old girl thought she was getting a temporary tattoo at her local mall. What she was left with were painful and permanent scars. Dr. Cara Natterson tells us if henna tattoos are safe for our kids.
Warning: BPA Found in Baby Food Jars
The estrogen-mimicking chemical bisphenol A is widely found in baby food sold in glass jars in Canada, according to a survey by Health Canada. Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson tells us if we should worry.
Should or Should You NOT Vaccinate?!
One mom ranted, "Vaccinate Your Kids, You Idiots!" Ouch. Harsh words, but definitely a hot-button issue amongst the moms.
Would You Breastfeed Someone Else's Baby?
There is a long history of women breastfeeding other women's children
(as in the wet nurse), and this practice still goes on in many parts of
the world -- including pockets of the U.S.
Do ADHD Drugs Cause Sudden Death?
This week, a study came out that scared us big-time ... it suggests that children and teens who take stimulants like Ritalin for ADHD have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death. Our pediatrician weighs in.
'My 10-Year-Old Has Breast Cancer'
Hannah is a 10-year-old girl who's been diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. Now her mother talks to momlogic about her daughter's struggle, strength, and hope for the future.
Toddler Dies After Swallowing Button Battery
2-year-old Elaina Redding bled to death three weeks after swallowing a button-sized battery. Now her mom wants to warn other parents about this hidden danger.
Here's How to REALLY Avoid Swine Flu
Forget the surgical masks (for now). Some medical experts say the best way to prevent swine flu is to get enough sleep, eat right, and of course, wash your hands.
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