Poor oral health in kids could be quietly setting the stage for heart disease

Oral health in children may matter far more than most parents realize, and a new study out of the University of Copenhagen is drawing attention to a connection that has long been overlooked. Children who struggle with frequent cavities or severe gum disease appear to face a meaningfully higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease as […]
The real impact of screen time on kids before age 5

Parents of young children now have new government-backed guidance to consider: children under the age of 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time per day, according to a report from the Department of Education. For children under 2, the recommendation goes even further, advising that screens be avoided entirely except when […]