Articles tagged with 'Drinking' | Checkup Newsroom

From prom to end of school celebrations, it’s party time. It may also be the time to talk to your kids about binge drinking. A study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse reports that about one in five underage people un...

The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out strong against expectant moms drinking any amount of alcohol during pregnancy, saying consumption can damage a developing fetus. In an article published in “Pediatrics,” the AAP says, “no alcohol int...

Your child has a runny nose. Again. What are the most common causes of a runny nose? How do you treat one? When should you call a pediatrician? Doc Smitty is back with the latest My Kid Minute. Watch the video to find out all the answers.  ...