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Pumping Iron for Babies and the Rest of Us

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Humans need iron. Babies triple their size in the first 12 months, and when the body gets bigger, the blood supply must get bigger. Iron is a critical mineral to build red blood cells. Without red blood cells, the body … Continue reading →

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Eliminating Foods in Food Allergy

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Food Allergy Research and Education has the information you need if you want to better understand the difference between food allergies and intolerance, or if your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy and you need to eliminate specific foods … Continue reading →

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How Do I Protect my Baby and Child from Measles?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Babies have some protective antibodies that cross the placenta from their mother if she was immunized or had measles. These antibodies wear off over time and can’t always be depended upon. A person with measles can be contagious 4 days … Continue reading →

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What Color is your Snot?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

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Humidifier

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Humidifier or Vaporizer? Humidifier, hands-down. A cool mist humidifier is what you want to sooth irritated airways. Vaporizers heat water into steam and they can burn or scald children who are naturally curious and active. It’s unclear whether adding anything … Continue reading →

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Enterovirus D68 Information & Prevention

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

FAQ from the CDC are here.

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Vaccine Information Statements

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Vaccine Information Statements provide information on the immunizations given to babies, children, teens and young adults. Each shot has its own Vaccine Information Statement or VIS. The VIS explains: why get vaccinated information about the specific vaccine who shouldn’t get vaccinated with … Continue reading →

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Why Doesn’t Cough Medicine Work?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

This video explains why cough medicines don’t work. It explains mucociliary clearance, which is like the mini Rumba that cleans your lungs. Cilia are the tiny hair-like projections that line the lungs and airways. They beat together in waves to … Continue reading →

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Stop Trying to Sell Vegetables

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Eat your vegetables, they’re good for you! How many times did we hear this as kids, and how many times have we told our own kids? A recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Research may teach us all an … Continue reading →

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School Physicals

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Schools require a medical physical before a child enters. See what’s this check up involves here. For more back to school health health tips, read the Consumer’s Report article here. Some insurance companies allow one physical examination every 365 … Continue reading →

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