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Eating disorders vs disordered eating: Differences & dangers
Podcast: Sanford psychologist shares how to identify and address unhealthy relationships with food
The rise in sober and ‘sober curious’ living
Podcast: Beyond Dry January and Sober October, sober curiosity has health benefits
Research screenings give rare disease families hope
Podcast: Biomarkers help researchers learn more about debilitating brain disease in children
Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly
Podcast: Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously
The transition from postpartum to parenting
Podcast: Sanford Health doctors explain how they provide whole-person support for parents and newborns
Importance of getting the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Dr. Brooke Jensen discusses HPV vaccine's role in preventing certain cancers
Researchers targeting autoimmune diseases
Podcast: PLEDGE study aims to predict risk of developing celiac disease, type 1 diabetes
How to enroll in type 1 diabetes prediction study
Podcast: Newborns up to age 5 and children 9-16 can enroll during primary care visit
Supporting children during adult cancer diagnosis
Podcast: Through CLIMB program, children are given early tools and emotional support to cope
How to encourage good sleep habits in children
Podcast: Establishing good sleep hygiene can start as early as six months old, pediatric sleep expert says
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First babies born at Sanford Health in 2018
The new year brings a lot of firsts. One of the most exciting each year is the first babies born at Sanford Health. Take a look at the newest tiny patients in each region: Bemidji We were still waiting on the first baby of the new year in Bemidji at the time this article was posted. […]
Couple’s twin boys end up having top names of the year
BISMARCK, N.D. — Ben and Mandy Houdek, of Bismarck, proved to be good predictors of boy names when their identical twins were born in January 2016. “The beauty about having twins is that my husband and I each got to pick a name,” said Mandy Houdek. “My husband picked Greyson and I picked Jaxon.” Like many parents, […]
A guide to fun, safe gift giving for kids
With the holidays here, parents and gift givers are racing to stores to find a gift for everyone on the list. Before rushing to buy any gift for the child on your list, remember to consider if the gift you are buying is safe and appropriate. Check the age range Jody Jordet, a community life […]
Top 2017 Sanford Health baby names: Emma; Jackson or Jaxon
Parents of babies born at Sanford Health hospitals in 2017 chose Emma for girls and Jackson or Jaxon for boys more than any other names. Emma was third in 2016, while Jackson or its variations didn’t rank in the top five last year, when William and Harper topped the list. The top five Sanford Health […]
Chickenpox can be dangerous to the very young and old
Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease, usually occurring during childhood and experienced by 9 in 10 Americans by the time they reach adulthood. However, since the introduction of a chickenpox vaccine in 1995, incidences have declined in all ages, particularly in children age 1 to 4. Two doses of the vaccine are recommended for children, […]
Food allergies increasingly common in children
Food allergies in children continue to increase, with nearly 5 percent of children under the age of 5 years old having a food allergy. These allergies are the body’s negative immune reaction to food, occurring generally after the second time eating a particular item. Though similar symptoms may develop, food allergies are different than food […]
Miss America visits Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. — Three-year-old Hancee Feller smiled shyly as Miss America 2018 Cara Mund stepped off the elevators at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. It didn’t take long for that shy smile to turn into a full grin when Cara walked over to her and greeted her. Hancee spent her first 56 days of life […]
A healthy child gets ample sleep, nutrition and activity
You can develop a healthy lifestyle for your child from day one
Teaching program keeps kids learning while hospitalized
FARGO, N.D. — Five-year-old Lillian Boyko grins from ear to ear as she grabs the set of cards from the table inside Cully’s Kids Cabin at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. Her card with nine dots was greater than her opponent’s card with five dots, so she wins the round. While it seems like a […]
Joy and satisfaction found raising a baby with Down syndrome
When you think about raising a child with Down syndrome, what first comes to mind? If the thought startles you, it’s safe to say you’re not the only one. How many times have you heard a pregnant woman say she doesn’t care if she has a boy or girl, as long as the baby is […]
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