As a new study shows human papillomavirus (HPV) has increased dramatically over the past 20 years — especially among men — doctors are stressing the importance of having their children vaccinated. HPV is a very common virus; nearly 80 million people in the U.S. — about one in four —currently are infected. According to the…
Making healthy food and drink choices can be tough. Especially when sugary drinks and fast food dominate much of the advertising aimed at young people. Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness helps youth explore what they eat and drink — and why — by examining the power of advertising. Eat right and stay active To stay…
You have heard plenty of people ask why the chicken crossed the road, but no one asks “how?” The scary part is, if the chicken had learned to cross the road from humans, he would be looking at a phone or have buds in his ears. Fatalities for pedestrians under age 19 was on a…
It was March 1890 when the worst tornado to ever strike Louisville killed 76 people and injured at least 200 more. The immediate need to treat a large number of injured children led to a call for care. Today we celebrate the result of that call: Norton Children’s Hospital and its 125 years of serving…
Believe it or not, one of the top reasons parents bring their children to a Norton Children’s emergency department is constipation. It’s also the No. 1 cause of stomachaches. “The children that come to the emergency department often have sharp pain,” said John T. Stutts, M.D., pediatric gastroenterologist at Norton Children’s Hospital and University…
Get ready for some unhappy kids. It’s time to start getting the yearly flu vaccine, and the FluMist is being tossed aside. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics stopped recommending the nasal spray, saying it was barely effective at preventing the virus. Experts are doubling down on that stance by telling families to stay…
The teen years come with a lot of pressure and decision-making. Teens are slowly finding their own way and making decisions about health and wellness. You can support your teen and encourage healthy behavior. Nutrition, physical activity and stress relief are especially important. The Healthy Living Workshop is a six-session series for families with teens…
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’d probably agree you wouldn’t wish one on anyone, much less a child. However, migraines in kids are real and you can learn how to recognize them and help your child through the pain. “About 5 percent of all children experience migraine and this increases to 10 percent during…
Does your back-to-school shopping list include a fidget spinner? If so, you may want to check with your child’s school — the gadgets are being banned from some classrooms because they are becoming a distraction. Why are fidget spinners so popular? Manufacturers claim they help children with attention deficit and autism spectrum disorders to focus….
Here are the facts. This year alone, we’ve lost 23 kids nationwide to heat stroke from being left in hot cars. How dangerous is it? We’re about to find out live. This Saturday, July 22, Jesse Rasmussen, co-host of Jesse and MJ on 106.9 Play, will see how long he can stay in a hot…
Need to know Check out the latest CDC immunization schedule for children and teens. Find out more Is your teen is up-to-date on their vaccines? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. According to a recent poll, more than one-third of teens’ parents don’t know when their child’s next vaccine is due. Even more troubling,…
When you have a baby, more than likely you are constantly worrying if you are doing everything “right.” The endless amount of “expert” information is overwhelming. Something as basic as what to feed your baby and when can be a daunting task when you look to Dr. Google. Especially when you consider that recommendations change…