Health Columns - Albuquerque Journal

Health Columns - Albuquerque Journal

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

Avoiding JUNCS key in helping avoid obesity

JUNCS is an acronym for: junk food; ultra-processed foods; nutritionally inappropriate foods; caffeinated/colored/carbonated foods/beverages; and sugar-sweetened beverages.

Published: Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 at 12:02AM

COVID vaccine recommended for pregnant women

Q : What are the risks of getting COVID while pregnant?A: ...

Published: Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Keeping an eye on child obesity

In the last column we discussed what is BMI and how is it calculated. We also discussed that the ran ...

Published: Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at 12:02AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 at 12:02AM