AAP Endorses early peanut introduction for infants
September 1, 2015 There are many difficult aspects of being a new parent. One of these is choosing what advice to listen to, especially when it comes to exposure to different foods. It has always...
Many parents aren’t shielding babies from sun’s harmful rays, says study
August 21, 2015 Many parents aren’t providing their babies with proper sun protection, according to a small study. The 2015 study, performed by University of Miami researchers, surveyed 95 parent...
New mothers report no physician advice on infant care
August 20, 2015 Many new mothers are not receiving advice from their physicians on aspects of infant care such as sleep position, breastfeeding, immunization, and pacifier use, according to a study...
Everyone ‘should take vitamin D supplements’, says government group in the UK
*Update 07/21/16: Public Health England has released similar advice for the entire UK population. Read more here. Everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplements, government experts a...
How does vitamin D help the body?
The most conclusive information about the role of vitamin D comes from evidence in bone and teeth development. Vitamin D helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to build and maintain healthy bone...
Am I at special risk for vitamin D deficiency?
Some people are more at risk of vitamin D deficiency than others. Oftentimes, there is no way to influence the factors that are putting these people at a greater risk. The National Institute of He...