Alcohol is the most widely consumed substance by young people in the United States.

Dermatologists are seeing a huge increase in teenage tanning, as routines full of dangerous myths about “safe” tanning and sunscreen are all over the internet.

We have large studies looking at millions of children. They show without question that vaccines do not increase the risk of developing food allergies, eczema or asthma.

When choosing a milk for your child, it can help to think about safety, fat content, your child’s age, allergies or intolerances, budget, availability and whether your family typically uses cow’s milk or a plant-based milk alternative.

There’s very little research that examines the effects of creatine use in adolescents.

Drowning by definition requires breathing issues caused by water. Since oxygen is necessary for life, the body does not wait days before telling you that something is wrong. 

The people who talk about adrenal fatigue may sound convincing, but the truth is there’s no scientific proof that stress can fatigue your adrenal glands.

While room sharing and being close to a newborn and young infant are essential for their care, sharing a bed or having them on the same sleep surface as an adult can be dangerous.

When consuming energy drinks it’s important to read the nutrition label and check the serving size so you don’t overdo it.

Some companies offer MTHFR screening directly to the consumer but there are concerns with this type of testing.