Harvard Medical School Commentaries
May142012
Talking to Kids About the Birds and the Bees
Sexuality is part of life. Whether it's toddlers sticking their hands in their diapers, teens kissing in the backseat of cars or long-time married couples who still enjoy seducing each other, we... read more
Category: A Parent's Life
May92012
Can Coffee Really Stunt Your Growth?
Few foods or drinks have been as well studied as coffee. Research has looked at coffee's possible connection to cancer, infertility, heart disease and a host of other problems (more on some of ... read more
Category: Medical Myths
May42012
Can Your Diet Affect Fertility?
About one in six couples in the United States experience infertility. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are methods couples use to help couples have children. ... read more
Category: Food for Thought
Apr302012
Update From the Medical Journals: April 2012
"One Size Fits All" Is No Longer Recommended for Blood Sugar Goals in Diabetes ... read more
Category: What Your Doctor Is Reading
Apr252012
The Link Between ADHD and Sleep Problems
Parents and clinicians report that sleep problems affect 25% to 50% of children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The most typical problems include resisting... read more
Category: Minding Your Mind
Apr202012
Distracted Driving -- Fast Lane to Disaster
By now, virtually everyone with a driver's license has heard that distracted driving causes motor vehicles accidents. It's a very important message, but it's only half right. ... read more
Category: Man to Man
Apr132012
Springtime Allergy Relief for Kids
Spring has sprung - and so have seasonal allergies. Spring is especially welcome in my New England town, where winter can seem endless. We're so happy to see the flowers that it's easy to forget... read more
Category: A Parent's Life
Apr112012
Milk Myths
As a kid, I was encouraged to drink more milk. I usually resisted. I favored colas or orange juice over milk. But, as I got older, I wondered whether my health would be better if I drank more milk.... read more
Category: Medical Myths
Apr62012
Choosing a Healthy Breakfast Cereal
We've heard time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating a healthy breakfast can help you:
- Concentrate during the day
- Keep your weight under control
- Get the... read more
Category: Food for Thought
Mar302012
Update From the Medical Journals: March 2012
Women Need Fewer Pap Test, Says New Recommendations
With new recommendations, many women can now stretch the time between Pap tests to every five years. In an incredible show of unity, the American Cancer Society (ACS),... read more
Category: What Your Doctor Is Reading
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