by By J. Mack Worthington, M.D. | Jun 15, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Imagine you have a really bad case of the flu. The doctor says, “Take flu meds. But above all, rest and drink lots of fluids.” “Please,” you beg, “just give me an antibiotic to knock this out.” But the doctor refuses. That’s because antibiotics can’t and don’t treat...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 12, 2015 | Breakthrough, Child & Family Health, Erlanger News, Pediatric Cancer Issues
Our childhood cancer and blood disorders unit of Children’s Hospital has been given a bright new face-lift. The recently updated space is now full of warm colors, beautiful paintings, sunlight, and hope. In 2011, Christian Bryant — a patient at Children’s — was...
by By Ellen Tessmann, Children’s Hospital Endocrinology | Jun 10, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Stay Well
Saving your child from too much sugar. Have you ever wondered why all kids seem to have a craving for sugar? Or why sugary cereals, candies, and juices spend truckloads of money advertising to little tykes? Studies show that a child’s sweet tooth may be biological —...
by erlangerhealth | Jun 3, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Pediatric Cancer Issues, Stories of Hope
On June 7, at Chattanooga Market, Jack Skowronnek, of Jack’s Chattanoggins, will shave his head for the seventh time at his 5th annual life-changing event, partnered with Children’s Hospital Foundation. Sign up as a “shavee,” raise funds, or donate to support...
by erlangerhealth | May 29, 2015 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Food is the fuel that our bodies run off of. It plays an enormous role in how we look and feel. So we have to be conscientious of what we eat. Some foods out there are perceived as healthy, but are actually quite the opposite. These are true dangers to our diets,...
by erlangerhealth | May 28, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Helping your child cope with a fever. Many parents panic when their children have fevers. That’s not always necessary. In fact, a fever can help your child’s body fight off an infection. But when a fever rises high enough that your child is uncomfortable or...
