Health Columns - Albuquerque Journal

Health Columns - Albuquerque Journal

It's important to keep an eye on added sugar

Q: I am trying to limit sugar in my son's diet. Is it safe to use artificial sweeteners?

Published: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 at 12:15AM

Understanding stool colors key to newborns' health

Stool color is an important marker for various conditions, so we need to be aware of the changes and what they mean.

Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, March 5th, 2023 at 12:15AM

Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives

Q: My daughter is going to start kindergarten in the fall and I was told she is required by New Mexi ...

Published: Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at 12:15AM

Cutting out caffeine: Doctors say there is no safe level of consumption in children

Q: My pediatrician told my 8-year-old daughter to not consume any caffeine. Is there a problem in co ...

Published: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 12:02AM

Viral infections and antibiotics are not a good mix

There have been huge increases in viral infections from respiratory viruses causing the common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and the seemingly always present COVID.

Published: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at 12:02AM

The term colitis is often used very loosely

Q: Doctor, my mother has colitis. Can my child develop it?A: ...

Published: Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 12:02AM

October brings awareness to the birth defect spina bifida

Genetic and environmental factors, maternal health conditions and other issues have been linked to the development of sping bifida

Published: Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Baby formula varies based on protein, carbohydrate and caloric content

Q: Is there a better formula for my baby?A: ...

Published: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at 12:02AM

Watching for rhinovirus

Q: I know a number of children sick with rhinovirus. What is this virus and why is it such a big pla ...

Published: Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Vaccination key to stopping poliovirus in its tracks

In the 1950s there were more than 15,000 cases of paralytic polio annually.

Published: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 at 12:02AM