Over the past decade, a controversy has been brewing over what is really a “normal” body temperature. Given that 98.6° F is one of the most widely accepted truisms in medical science,... Read more >>

I’ll never forget the first time I met Dr. Fuzz. Punky had a fever of 103 and I was frantic. When I called my pediatrician’s office, I eagerly took the first available appointment.... Read more >>

You need to drink sixty-four ounces of water every day. It’s been in the news lately that studies recently have shown that you really don’t need to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of... Read more >>

At around 9 p.m. on a Friday, your child will spike a fever, begin vomiting, or get a concussion. Assuming there aren’t actually any massive head injuries, the vomiting is the worst because the... Read more >>

“My child has been asking questions about the Swine Flu. What do I tell her? I don’t want to scare her, but I also want her to be careful. What do I do?” Talking to children about... Read more >>

I recently returned from a trip to Mexico where I contracted giardiasis. This will be my third time with the little parasitic protozoa—first time in India, second time in Peru. Another one of my... Join this chit chat >>

Fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. Although your child’s normal temperature varies slightly with time of day (lower in the morning, higher between late afternoon and early... Read more >>

It’s officially cold and flu season, that magical time of year when the whole world feels like one big puddle of snot. And the worst part? There’s not much you can do. There’s no... Read more >>

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that many points on the hands can be massaged to support healing from common health conditions, including headaches, fevers, and neck and back... Read more >>

In an effort to prevent overdoses in infants and toddlers, an FDA panel has voted to include dosing instructions for babies from six months to two years on infant acetaminophen (Tylenol)... Read more >>