Dr. Axe

Children’s Health

Children’s health, or pediatrics, concerns the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. Our children’s health articles discuss common diseases, issues and news related to improving children’s health in all ways.

Autism Natural Treatment, Including the Right Foods & Supplements

Autism is a developmental disorder that initially occurs in early childhood. It ...

Weight Loss in Children: How to Lose Weight for Kids

Nearly two-thirds of this U.S. group are overweight. In fact, 17 percent are ...

How to Maintain Normal Troponin Levels

Healthy adults — those with no recent history of heart damage, kidney ...

Study Finds Daily Multivitamin Can Protect Cognition

There are many reasons to take a high-quality daily multivitamin — from ...

Mitochondria: 10 Ways to Boost the Powerhouse of Your Cells

What are mitochondria, and how do they help us? Mitochondria are specialized ...

H. Pylori: What It Is + 9 Natural Treatments

Do you know what’s been called “the most successful pathogen in human ...

Investing in Your Grandkids’ Future? It Starts in the Kitchen

Grandchildren are some of life’s greatest treasures. Martha and I have 14 ...

The Harmful Effects of Climate Change on Children’s Health

We know that burning fossil fuels is one of the leading contributors ...

Benefits of Aunts: Why Aunts May Be Just as Important as Moms

It’s no surprise that having a positive female role model is extremely ...

School Lunch: What Schools Are Getting Wrong and What to Do About It

People like to say, “You are what you eat.” We like to ...

Concerned About Your Children’s Growth? 5 Nutrition Remedies

In my 50-plus years of pediatric practice, I have consulted with thousands ...

New Study Shows Family Connection Associated With Greater Prevalence of Flourishing for Adolescents

What happens when an adolescent feels cared for, safe and supported at ...

BPA Linked to Asthma in School-Age Girls

A recent CNN headline read: “BPA linked to asthma in school-age girls, ...

Infant Formula Recall Includes Similac, Alimentum and EleCare Products

Last month, powdered infant formulas produced in Abbott Nutrition’s facility in Sturgis, ...

Talcum Powder Risks: 5 Reasons to Never Put Baby Powder on Your Skin Again

Talcum powder. It seems innocent enough, but did you know scientists have ...

PFAS Contamination: Congress Introduces Legislation to Help Clean Up ‘Forever Chemical’ Mess

Turns out America’s drinking water woes expand far beyond lead. A class ...