pediatricians

‘Toddler milks’ pushed on TikTok offer no ‘nutritional advantage,’ pediatricians say

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‘Toddler milks’ pushed on TikTok offer no ‘nutritional advantage,’ pediatricians say

Powdered drink mixes that are widely promoted as “toddler milks” for older babies and children up to age 3 are unregulated, unnecessary and “nutritionally incomplete,” the American Academy of Pediatrics warned Friday. The drinks, which are touted to parents on TikTok, in television ads and on other sites, often contain added sugar and salt. The … Read more

CDC warning parents, pediatricians about dangers of Enterovirus D68

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CDC warning parents, pediatricians about dangers of Enterovirus D68

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The CDC is asking pediatricians to look for a rare, but serious respiratory infection in children. It’s not the flu or covid-19. It’s called Enterovirus D68, which can lead to a condition that causes paralysis. It’s tricky to diagnose because its symptoms mirror the common cold, with afflictions like runny nose, cough, … Read more