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Why Children Should Avoid Energy Drinks

Here is a fact all parents should know: Energy drinks have no health benefits for children.

Your nutrition labels are changing - here’s what you need to know!

One major concern is by increasing the serving size on products, it possibly could cause overeating, which in the long run could lead to health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The key is making healthy choices and monitoring portion size, especially with children. Understand that the serving size of a food or beverage is just a guide; we do not have to eat or drink that exact amount. 

How to make healthier choices at a fast food restaurant

When you are hungry and on the run, sometimes picking up fast food is the most convenient option. For kids and parents alike, fast food is quick and tasty, but it can be loaded with unwanted fat, calories, sodium, and sugar. Fast food menus can be tricky to decode, especially for the inexperienced. Finding a healthy and well-balanced meal at a fast food restaurant can be challenging, but with the right tools it can be done.

Pet turtles can make your kids really sick. Here’s how.

My kids have asked me on numerous occasions if we could get a pet turtle. We’ve found tiny turtles scurrying in the grass near the lake, big ones wandering alone in the park or sweet little creatures in the tank at pet stores. My kids wouldn’t care where they came from, but they want one, badly. I’ve said no every single time.

Safety Tips to Make Your Amusement Park Experience a Success

Spending time at an amusement park with your kids is a staple of summer fun, especially here in Orlando. But without taking the right precautions, any trip can become memorable for the wrong reasons. From dehydration to sunburn to accidents, amusement parks come with their share of risks. By preparing ahead of time, parents and caregivers can ensure that the entire family has fun and stays healthy.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

The Neurosurgery Program at Arnold Palmer Hospital provides highly specialized care to children with neurological problems.

Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Catheterization

Interventional cardiac catheterization procedures enable the physician to diagnose and treat many complex heart problems without surgery.

Teen battles rare condition and copes with art, mother becomes advocate to build awareness

See how this family learns to live with pulmonary hypertension and how they are helping others.

A survivor of childhood cancer, 25 years later: Nessa’s story

Twenty-five years ago in September of 1988, Nessa’s life was forever changed by words that weren’t talked about much back then: childhood cancer. After finding bumps on Nessa’s head and swollen lymph nodes, her mom knew something wasn’t right. After a trip to the pediatrician’s office, they were told to go to Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) to see Dr. Vincent Guisti, a pediatric oncologist, to find out what might be causing these symptoms. Since the visit required an overnight bag, Nessa’s mom, Carol, knew it wasn’t what she’d first suspected – it was something much more serious.

Receiving a heart-wrenching diagnosis

Grandparents may not be aware of current safety recommendations

Sending the kids over to Grandma and Grandpa’s house for the weekend isn’t just great for the kids, it’s a luxury for Mom and Dad, too. But, recent research indicates that grandparents may not be aware of current safety recommendations for children.