Medical Mythbuster: Does Sugar Make Kids Hyperactive?
Although anyone who has ever attended a birthday party for a five-year old will swear by it, there is no scientific evidence that sugar causes hyperactivity in children. In …
Reliant Kids & Why They Love Their Doctors
We talked to some kids recently to find out what they like about their Reliant doctor and their answers were great. Check out the adorable video below: If …
Bicycle Safety Tips for Kids
Bike riding is fun and great exercise, but it can also be dangerous. Bike accidents are a major cause of emergency room visits for children. That’s why it’s important …
What You Need to Know About Measles Vaccination
Measles, a disease once thought to have been eliminated in the United States, is making headlines again this winter. Most of the recent cases have been linked to an …
Medical Minute: Flu Shots for Children
Dr. Samant, a pediatrician from our Neponset St. site, sat down to talk to us about influenza and why it’s so important for your child to have a flu shot …
Medical Minute: Breastfeeding Benefits for Mom and Baby
Dr. Kristen Newsom, a family practice physician at our Holden location, sat down for a “Medical Minute” video to discuss the numerous benefits that breastfeeding has for both moms and babies. Check …
Medical Minute: Enterovirus D68- What Parents Need to Know
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus affecting children, in the news recently. An unusually high amount of cases have been reported throughout the …
How to Build a Healthy Lunch
It is that time of the year again, back to school! As your children go back to school, are you asking yourself what you should pack for their lunch? …