April is here, marking the return of Autism Awareness Month. …
Current Affairs
Bisphenol A: Who knew what when?
In the wake of increasing public scrutiny of the hormone-disrupting plasticizer, bisphenol A (BPA), comes disturbing news about the FDA approval of the toxin. I've written several posts about BPA, its widespread use in infant and children products (baby bottles, formula cans) and its potential …
Vaccines and Autism: The Hannah Poling Case
Last week, one of the most important medical stories of our time hit the media widely. I think we will look back on the Hannah Poling case as a key turning point in understanding autism. …
The BPA is out of the barn
A quick follow-up to my last post on plastics in baby bottles - several new developments in the BPA saga. …
The Rise of Food Allergies
Any parent with preschoolers or school-age children knows that food allergies are on the rise. What's going on? …
Dr. Richard Walls on cold medicines for kids
Good friend and colleague Dr. Richard Walls, a La Jolla pediatrician, has authored a terrific commentary on the cold medicine recall issue in Pediatric News. …
New Jersey to mandate vaccines?
The Public Health Council of New Jersey has approved a disastrous measure mandating influenza vaccines for infants and children. I think they are seriously in error and underestimate the power of the people. …
Fat Football: Obesity among high-school athletes
What is a story about childhood obesity doing in today's New York Times sports section? …
Hope in Troubled Times: The power of positivity
Thanksgiving is a time for many of us to reflect on what's good and what's right in our lives, and in our world. While this forum has often focused on what needs fixing in the world of children's health care, I thought it would be nice for today to focus on the positive. …
Bravewell Pioneers: “Ye Shoulders of Giants”
I was thrilled to attend the "Inaugural Bravewell Pioneers of Integrative Medicine Award Event" on Thursday. The Bravewell Collaborative and the Pioneers (Larry Dossey, James Gordon, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Dean Ornish, Rachel Remen, and Andrew Weil) are to be congratulated on their vision and leadership. …