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The Stony Brook Medicine Health Hub provides families with a reliable resource to learn about children’s health topics, offering expert advice directly from our trusted physicians and healthcare professionals. The Hub covers a range of pediatric health concerns, offering insights into prevention, diagnosis and treatment options. It's designed to empower parents with accurate, up-to-date information, helping them make informed decisions about their child's health and wellbeing.

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Kids and Caffeine: Is Coffee or an Energy Drink Safe for Children? 

Your child asks for a sip of your coffee. Your middle schooler wants an energy drink before a game. Your teenager grabs a cold brew on the way to school.  These moments are becoming more common, leaving many parents asking the same question: Is caffeine safe for kids?  While many adults use coffee or caffeine to stay […]

Antibiotic Resistance Is Rising: What Parents Should Know

If you’ve ever brought your child to the doctor for an ear infection, strep throat or another bacterial infection, chances are they’ve been prescribed an antibiotic. But if you’ve taken them in for a bad cough or cold, you may have left wondering why they didn’t get one. Antibiotics are one of the most important […]

Sports Physical vs. Annual Checkup: Why Your Child Needs Both

Quick Answer: Does a Sports Physical Replace an Annual Checkup? No. A sports physical and an annual checkup are not the same thing. A sports physical determines whether a child or teen can safely participate in organized sports and athletic activities, while an annual checkup evaluates overall health, growth, development and preventive care. Most young […]