Involving Kids with Healthy Lunch Choices As the new school year approaches, parents may need some help with putting together fast, easy and healthy lunches that kids will actually eat. The more you can get your child involved in the menu planning, shopping and preparation of his Read More

2 Children Injured Every Hour in Strollers Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using them. A study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Read More

When to Get a Second Medical Opinion Getting a second opinion for a medical condition isn’t quite the same as cheating on your hairstylist. In fact, when it comes to complex or serious, life-threatening conditions, most doctors encourage second opinions. “If you don’t have Read More

GW Launches Kidney Health Campaign in DMV The George Washington University Ron & Joy Paul Kidney Center has launched a kidney health education campaign in the DMV, which has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in the U.S. Advertisements encouraging residents to check Read More

Children Face Higher Risks from Heat Wave With a heat dome roasting much of the United States this week, and temperatures soaring here in the DMV, parents of babies and young children are facing unique, weather-related challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Read More

Ordering Before Mealtime Can Cut Calories Want to cut calories and make healthier meal choices? Try avoiding unhealthy impulse purchases by ordering meals at least an hour before eating. New findings from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Read More