Diagnoses of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) among teenagers is on the rise. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains the symptoms of POTS, how it differs from other conditions like anxiety...
It might sound unusual, but it is true: some children can faint while grooming their hair. It is a peculiar condition known as hair grooming syncope. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD...
In adults and young children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can look a lot like the common cold. But for little ones under two years old鈥攅specially preemie babies鈥擱SV can be severe...
Is your young daughter complaining about painful urination when using the bathroom? It could be more than a urinary tract infection. Girl parts can be very sensitive, especially between the...
A majority of children will not develop 20/20 vision until they are four to six years old. During those first few years, what should parents do to make sure their...
The rate of eating disorders among children under 12 has increased by 119% since 2020. Anorexia is the third most common chronic disorder among kids, behind asthma and obesity. Pediatrician...
No one likes to be poked with a needle, whether for a vaccine or a blood draw. But for children, getting a shot at the doctor's office can be frightening...
For new parents, it can be hard to keep your child鈥檚 vaccines straight. When do they get DTAP? What is MMR? Does my child really need all of these shots...
Newborns make a lot of strange movements and exhibit unexpected behaviors during the first year of life. They can startle at nothing, suck at the air, cross their eyes, breathe...
