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Are sunscreen SPF ratings a ‘gimmick’?

Many sunscreens carry SPF ratings that experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous.

05/20/13 :: comment ::

Cancer patients want to talk about the cost of care with their doctors, but only a minority actually do.

05/18/13 :: comment ::

Up to 20 percent of U.S. kids experience a mental illness, at a total annual cost of $247 billion.

05/16/13 :: comment ::

More women such as Angelina Jolie are deciding to have their breasts removed to reduce cancer risk.

05/15/13 :: comment ::

Kids who pre-order their lunch make healthier choices than those picking in the cafeteria.

05/13/13 :: comment ::

Circumcision usually a beneficial step for newborn boys
Dr. Bob Wiskind has practiced general pediatrics in Atlanta for more than 20 years. He was a longtime board member of Kids Health First, a pediatric IPA, and currently serves as president of the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. For thousands of years male infants have been circumcised for religious reasons. (The [...]
Managing concussions in children and adolescents
Dr. Bob Wiskind has practiced general pediatrics in Atlanta for more than 20 years. He was a longtime board member of Kids Health First, a pediatric IPA, and currently serves as president of the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Concussions can happen at any age if a person falls or is struck [...]
Controlling mosquitoes and preventing West Nile virus
Dr. Mark Kishel is a pediatrician and an executive with more than 30 years of health care experience. He currently serves as managing medical director for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia.
Prevention of flu much better than treatment
Dr. Bob Wiskind has practiced general pediatrics in Atlanta for more than 20 years. He was a longtime board member of Kids Health First, a pediatric IPA, and currently serves as president of the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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