For some parents who use the supplements, there’s no question that melatonin can help their children feel sleepy. But whether it’s effective in helping them fall asleep sooner and stay asleep ...

The heat of the summer season brings a few more challenges for children living with diabetes. An expert speaks about how the ...

The FDA said that it's pulling prescription fluoride supplements for kids from the market. Dentists and pediatricians say the ban would remove an important tool they use for preventing cavities.

Using Melatonin for Kids: Safety and Effectiveness The naturally occurring hormone is a popular sleep aid in supplement form. But data on melatonin’s long-term safety in kids is scant.

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Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with prediabetes over 30 years ago. My parents had diabetes. I just turned 84, and my weight is 135 pounds. I am 5 feet and 3.5 inches tall. I watch my diet and ...

Dr. Whitney Casares is a Portland-based pediatrician who has spent years studying how to keep kids healthy. She gives her own kids four supplements every day. She gives them vitamin D, fluoride ...

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. KIDS CAN’T FALL ASLEEP. SOMETHING GOING AROUND AT SCHOOL. THERE’S NOW A VERY GOOD CHANCE YOUR PHARMACIES GOT A PILL FOR THAT. SOMETIMES FAMILIES ARE ADMINISTERING THEM AND ...

Children with diabetes who do not get enough vitamin-D-rich foods should take 400 IU per day through supplements, Laffel and her colleagues advise. SOURCE: Journal of Pediatrics, January 2009.

The FDA said that it's pulling prescription fluoride supplements for kids from the market. Dentists and pediatricians say the ban would remove an important tool they use for preventing cavities.

Around one-third of children have at least one fracture before the age of 18. This is a major global health issue, as childhood fractures can lead to life years of disability and/or poor quality ...