Infants and Toddlers
Secondary Drowning
Secondary drowning is a rare problem that can occur when someone inhales water that gets into their lungs and causes…
Babies and Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers
Thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers satisfy a baby’s natural need to suck. Learn about their pros and cons.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory processing disorder is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information: things you see, hear, smell, taste,…
Kids and Teens
Family Health PSAs
These familydoctor.org public service announcements can help you get the information you need for your family's health and safety.
Video: How to Help Your Kids Deal With Bullies
Bullies use power, strength or popularity to hurt others, emotionally or physically. And while you can’t be with your child all the time, there are ways you can help. If your child encounters a bully, tell them to get to a safe place, and
Video: Keeping Your Family Healthy During Flu Season
Flu season may not be here yet, but there are preventive measures you can take now. Always wash your hands with soap and water; cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands; eat well and get plenty of rest. And most important, before
Men
Lung Function and IPF
To understand idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) better, it’s important to understand how your lungs work.
What Is IPF?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare and serious irreversible lung disease. Diagnosing IPF can be a long and difficult…
Sports and Exercise at Every Age
A lifelong exercise program helps us live and thrive into old age. There is a place for exercise at every…
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy: Making Choices
You’ll have many choices once you find out you’re pregnant. Learn common questions you may have and how you can…
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a rare condition that women can get when pregnant. It occurs when a woman has high blood pressure…
Ending a Pregnancy
Abortion means ending a pregnancy early. When a woman chooses to end her pregnancy, it is called induced abortion.
Seniors
Lung Function and IPF
To understand idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) better, it’s important to understand how your lungs work.
What Is IPF?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare and serious irreversible lung disease. Diagnosing IPF can be a long and difficult…
Sports and Exercise at Every Age
A lifelong exercise program helps us live and thrive into old age. There is a place for exercise at every…
Women
Lung Function and IPF
To understand idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) better, it’s important to understand how your lungs work.
What Is IPF?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare and serious irreversible lung disease. Diagnosing IPF can be a long and difficult…
Sports and Exercise at Every Age
A lifelong exercise program helps us live and thrive into old age. There is a place for exercise at every…
