dr. cara natterson
Protect Your Family from Swine Flu
News of the swine flu outbreak has us concerned. What is it, and how can we protect our families? Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson tells us what moms need to know.
Doctor: Buy Your Daughter a Toy!
Recently on "Oprah," Dr. Laura Berman suggested that introducing the concept of adult toys to our teen daughters might be a good idea. Our pediatrician weighs in.
Rocket Fuel in Baby Formula?
The rocket fuel in powdered baby formula is 'safe,' according to Haley Curtis Stevens, spokesperson for the International Formula Council, which represents the infant formula industry. Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson responds.
Betty Crocker Death! Is Expired Mix Toxic?
Who doesn't love a leisurely Sunday breakfast of pancakes with the family? Well next time you whip out the pancake mix, you should check the expiration date -- because it could be toxic!
Morning-After Pill Available to Teens
A Federal judge has ruled the Food and Drug Administration let politics cloud its judgment when it denied teenage girls over-the-counter access to the Plan B morning-after pill.
Are You Sleeping on a Toxic Mattress?
Disturbing reports are linking memory foam beds to dangerous health conditions, even fatalities. Find out why, and what you can do about it.
New Tween Trend: "Smoking" Smarties
Smarties are some of our fave candies. But "smoking" them?? You need to know about this dangerous new trend.
My Kids' Classmate Has Meningitis ... Help!
Yesterday, I got an alarming phone call from my kids' school ... a student there has been infected by meningitis. What does this mean? Dr. Cara Natterson fills me in.





