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The FDA wants to ban trans fats.
On November 7, 2013 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would like to ban trans fats in food.
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Talking to Teens about Sex
As an adolescent medicine specialist caring for youth at a time of life when first crushes, first dates, and first loves (and for some youth, the first time) happen, I cannot help but notice the obvious lack of communication between parents and teens about sexuality, and quite frankly, sex. For many parents, sex in the teenage years is something to be feared and forbidden and is often a source of family conflict. Many parents cringe at the idea of talking about sex with teens. And when they do talk to teens, conversations usually focus just on the dangers of sex and romance -- STDs, pregnancy and heartbreak.
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Remembering the ones we've lost
Every year Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital each hold a remembrance ceremony commemorating the children and babies who have died.
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Are you cleaning your child’s ear with cotton swabs?
Earwax. It’s sticky, gooey and a terrible shade of yellow, certainly not something you want to see on your baby or young child. And when we do see that yellow goo, many of us manage it by what seems to be a very logical course of action- we take a cotton swab (often referred to by the brand name Q-tip) and clean out our kids’ ears. It seems as much a common sense act of caring for our child as brushing their teeth or washing their hair.
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Nutritional Considerations for Vegetarian Teens
Does your teen want to become a vegetarian or is he or she already one? More and more teenagers are choosing to eliminate meat, poultry, fish, or even dairy and eggs from their diet. Some reasons are due to religion, animal rights, improved health, or maintaining a healthy weight. Many teenagers feel the pressure from family and friends about their diet choice, especially if they are unsure if their nutritional needs are being met.
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Heater / Cooler Device Information
For patients or parents who have questions about the heater/cooler device used during open-heart surgery, please call our help line at 321.843.7200 or visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information.
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Arnold Palmer Hospital Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” in 5 Specialties
Orlando, FL (June 27, 2017) – U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in its 2017-2018 Best
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Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology, or ear, nose, and throat Surgery, is a specialty dedicated to the care of disorders above the clavicles.
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Oncofertility Program
Many pediatric cancer survivors wish to start families and have children of their own one day. But some cancer treatments can affect a child's fertility (ability to have future children). This is why it is important to think about your child's fertility before cancer treatment starts.
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Healthy Lifestyles Program
The Healthy Lifestyles Program offers individualized plans to help children who are at risk for obesity or have an elevated BMI.
