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Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

Antibiotics May Lead to Permanent Alterations in Metabolism

According to recent research, infants given antibiotics have an increased risk of obesity later on in life due to this early alteration of their gut flora.

Cannabis And Kids? A Look At Marijuana In Pediatric Medicine

When you talk to some people about cannabis’s medical potential and the scientific research going on behind it, they mig...

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list.

Why Indoor Air Pollutants Might be Making You Sick

Few, if any people realize that indoor air pollutants might be the reason they immediately seem to catch a case of the sniffles when they get home or arrive at work.

How to Keep a Child From Spitting Out Medicine

Few things in life are as frustrating and worrisome as watching your child spit out the medicine you gave her to help lower her fever, stop her terrible cough and just make her better. Most parents have been in the same situation, and it never ceases to worry any of them. You know that with this medication, you can help your child feel better, feel...

Why do parents refuse to believe their child has learning disabilities, speech impediments, or...

I've been diagnosed with ADHD late in life, but I'm starting to remember a few things.Some teachers did notice that I had issues with concentration and attention. I was tested, but let into gifted classes instead. My parents only focused on the "gifted label", and ignore the difficulty paying...

This Is the Most Important Question to Ask When Heading to a Plastic Surgeon

When it comes to plastic surgery, a good rule of thumb for anyone thinking about going under the knife might be, don't go overboard. That is, according to Cary Deuber. And you might want to heed that advice from The Real Housewives of Dallas 'Wife, who is a registered nurse with an aesthetic injectable practice, and works as an operative assistant at her husband's plastic surgery practice.

The Great War and the evolution of plastic and reconstructive surgery

The early growth of plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the influence of WWI military tactics on the development of the specialty, are discussed.

My Advice for Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Tiffany McCormack, a board-certified surgeon in Reno, provides Advice for Choosing a Plastic Surgeon in her latest blog entry. Read it here.

Cosmetic surgery: Protecting the right to choose

Jeffrey M. Kenkel, a medical doctor and the president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, responds to The Times' Jan. 4 Op-Ed article, " Is it time to ban cosmetic surgery? " If you would like to write a full-length response to a recent Times article, editorial or Op-Ed, here are our FAQs and submission policyOver the last several weeks, the media have…

4 Plastic Surgeries You've Probably Never Heard Of

The world of plastic surgery is constantly advancing, and surgeons are discovering new procedures to offer patients. There are some lesser-known plastic surgeries you probably never anticipated. Consult our Philadelphia plastic surgeon to see if any of these procedures could work for you.

Tips for choosing a facelift surgeon

A facelift can restore the contours of your face, take years off of your appearance and nicely complement other cosmetic procedures you may be considering.

Startup aims to give back surgery a helping hand

Ireland-based Intelligent Implants is well on its way to its goal of using technology to improve the outcomes of a surgery common for chronic back pain.

Before Plastic Surgery: What Needs to Get Checked

Plastic Surgery Enhances Your Appearance but has Its Limits

Plastic surgeon explains what can and can't be achieved through aesthetic procedures

Study: No Increase in Complications of Breast Reconstruction After Age 65

Older women don't have an increased overall risk of complications from breast reconstruction after mastectomy, a new study shows. That said, risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) was significantly higher for older women. The findings appear in the February 2015 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®.