Tag: harvard health publications
member name: Vicky McEvoy, M.D., Harvard Medical School
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February 18, 2008 01:22 PM EST --
All the parents I talk to want their children to have the very best chance to succeed in every way possible. It's only natural—it's definitely what I want for my kids and grandkids! Reading . . .
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March 31, 2008 09:34 AM EDT --
Being a pediatrician is more than just knowing the science behind keeping kids healthy and treating them when they are sick. A lot of my time is spent building relationships with my patients and their . . .
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June 16, 2008 02:54 PM EDT --
If you have a toddler or a baby who is just starting to walk, you may notice that his feet turn in a little. Often that is because most infants and toddlers do not have a developed arch in their foot. . . .
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July 07, 2008 03:10 PM EDT --
Disclaimer: I am an unabashed, devoted animal lover. Do pets and babies mix? Absolutely! Of course, it depends on the pet. Pythons and llamas would not be on my recommended list of household pets.
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July 14, 2008 11:30 AM EDT --
"Do as I say, not as I do!" As much as we all would wish this saying worked with our offspring, the reality is that your actions do determine your children's behavior more than your . . .
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March 03, 2008 10:52 AM EST --
Vaccinations are an important part of "well baby" visits in a baby's first and second year. As your child gets older, there will be booster vaccines as well as a few new ones, but the bulk . . .
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March 17, 2008 04:45 PM EDT --
In recent years, I've seen more and more kids with peanut allergies. A recent study in the journal Pediatrics backs up my anecdotal evidence. In that study, researchers found that the number of . . .
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March 24, 2008 11:02 AM EDT --
When I go to the toy store to shop for my grandchildren, I focus mostly on what I think each of them will delight in playing with. But there are important health and safety issues to think about when . . .
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April 14, 2008 09:32 AM EDT --
When I see mothers for the first time after they've given birth, most of them are sleep deprived and more than a little overwhelmed. I try to answer their questions and reassure them that the first . . .
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May 19, 2008 01:42 PM EDT --
If your child has eczema, you know what a constant day in, day out war it is to keep his or her skin hydrated. Eczema is a condition where the skin can get dry and irritated, and it's something we . . .
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May 27, 2008 09:53 AM EDT --
Around 6-9 months, even a very social baby may become stranger-shy. Suddenly, only Mom or Dad or another familiar face can hold the baby. This separation anxiety, while sometimes inconvenient, is a normal . . .
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June 09, 2008 05:46 PM EDT --
Some of you may remember being in funny shoes or braces when you were a baby to correct intoeing. Intoeing is a condition seen frequently in babies and toddlers. As the baby learns to walk his feet point . . .
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July 01, 2008 11:02 AM EDT --
"Baby fat," "thunder thighs," "chubby cheeks" — are these euphemisms for "fat baby"? Is there such a thing as a fat baby? There was a time when pediatricians . . .
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September 22, 2008 01:36 PM EDT --
The umbilical cord is the connection between baby and mother while the baby is in the uterus. Specifically, it connects the baby to the placenta, which is attached to the wall of the mother’s uterus . . .
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October 20, 2008 11:36 AM EDT --
Tiny little nails on tiny little fingers — these cute little accessories can quickly become weapons. Often I will see a newborn baby with a nasty scratch across her face. Many times a parent may wonder . . .
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October 27, 2008 03:28 PM EDT --
Is that cute, little baby overtly defying you? There will come a time when your baby will begin testing you. Usually this starts in the second year — suddenly your baby has opinions! It may start by . . .
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November 03, 2008 04:01 PM EST --
Who is that writhing creature on the living room floor? Surely, that is not the little angel whom I vowed to adore until my dying days?
If the writhing creature is two years old or approaching the . . .
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June 15, 2009 01:55 PM EDT --
Parents are often distressed when the full head of hair on their cute newborn suddenly melts away. In fact, many babies begin to look like their dads! A study done several years ago showed that many . . .
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June 29, 2009 11:09 AM EDT --
I often get asked whether parents need to use baby shampoo or baby soap to clean their baby. New parents also ask whether it is all right to mix their baby’s clothes in with the regular wash. . . .
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May 05, 2008 01:44 PM EDT --
It is not unusual for newborn babies to be slightly yellow or jaundiced in the first few days of life. Jaundice peaks around day four. Since newborns are discharged fairly early in life, we like to see . . .
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