Have you heard of rotavirus? It’s a fairly common disease that causes diarrhea and vomiting. Most people who get rotavirus report symptoms during the months of January through May. Adults with strong immune systems who get rotavirus may not even notice that they have the disease. But in young children, rotavirus can be deadly. Every … Continue reading “Rotavirus Vaccine Dramatically Reduces Hospitalization and ER Visits”
Infants and toddlers are picky eaters, and parents are often concerned that their little one isn’t getting enough to eat. But according to a study published in Pediatrics, pressuring children to eat might actually make them eat less. The studied involved 62 mothers and their children from birth to two years. The study found that … Continue reading “Pressuring Children to Eat: Winning the Battle, Losing the War”
It is hard enough to get the whole family together in one room at the same time, let alone eat dinner together, but researchers at the University of Minnesota are saying that this time together is very important to our children in a variety of ways. Better nutrition: Serving up a well-balanced meal increases the … Continue reading “Want to Make Your Children Happier, Healthier, Smarter and More Well-Adjusted? Eat Dinner With Them!”
Will running around outside help your child do better on her upcoming test? A growing field of research is saying that it will. Studies are showing that students who engage in physical activity do better in school. “It’s not only Johnny’s getting fat, and heart disease down the road — all that’s true. But it’s … Continue reading “Studies Link Physical Activity with Better Academic Performance”
Pentacel is a new combination vaccine that combines DTaP, Hib, and IPV. Pentacel will reduce the number of needle sticks children will experience during their 2, 4, 6 and 15/18 month visits. This vaccine takes the same vaccines that normally would be given separately during these visits and combines them into one vaccine or shot. … Continue reading “A New Combination Vaccine”
During pregnancy, there are many things you can do to ensure the health of your baby and your own comfort and well-being. Ideally you should seek advice from your doctor or obstetrician before you become pregnant. They can perform examinations and tests to make sure you can achieve a healthy pregnancy and address any questions … Continue reading “Having a Healthy Pregnancy”
Visit our website to find a variety of resources to help you know what to expect as your child develops. These resources will give you a general idea of how your child should be developing, but it is important to remember that every child is different and you should not be worried if your child … Continue reading “Find Resources on Developmental Milestones on the Utah Valley Pediatrics Website”
A new study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association says that the majority of teens do not get enough physical activity. Inactivity increases a teen’s risk for heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. The study followed about 1,000 children of various ages from 2000 to 2006. Starting at age nine, … Continue reading “Teens’ Health at Risk From Inactivity”
Dr. Phil Freestone and his wife have returned from a three-year church mission in Puebla, Mexico. Dr. Freestone started seeing patients on July 7th after reopening his practice in our Orem Cherry Tree Office. He is excited to be back in Orem and plans to continue practicing medicine in the area well into the future. … Continue reading “Dr. Phil Freestone Returns to His Practice After Serving a Mission in Mexico”
A recent study by the National Toxicology Program (download PDF) has shown that a chemical called BPA (bisphenol A) that is used in many plastic products may interfere with normal neural and behavioral development in fetuses and infants. A spokesman for the FDA (read full article in Reuters) claims that exposure levels from products like … Continue reading “BPA Warning: Problem Plastics”
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