Around age 11, children experience a major growth of neurons, or brain cells, that shifts which parts of the brain dominate behavior and decision-making. At this time, the prefrontal cortex, which controls behavior and decision-making, is growing but not yet mature, while the limbic system, which controls fear and pleasure, is becoming the most active…
Learn how to talk to your children about frightening current events and process your own fears in a healthy manner.
More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 are sidelined by sports injuries every year. But there are steps your young athlete can take to help prevent them.
Adolescent Health, Children's Health, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
Living with inflammatory bowel diseases can be especially difficult for younger patients.
Learn how health care providers help guide your child through adolescence.
With issues of sexual assault in the news, an adolescent health expert offers advice to parents on how to talk to their children.
Sitting at a red light, you notice a large plume of vapor exuding from the car next to you. A slight creme brûlée smell hits your nose. That’s when you notice that the person puffing this sweet-smelling vapor appears to be a teenager. This episode of UNC Health Talk explores vaping through the lenses…
Addiction, Adolescent Health, Health, Lung Health, Podcast, Tobacco
The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents against added ingredients that can harm children’s development. A UNC pediatrician weighs in.
What parents need to know about the health effects of video games.
You can take steps to stay happy and well and make the most of this exciting time.
An expert in adolescent health and vaccines answers questions about this cancer-preventing immunization.
Adolescent Health, Children's Health, Pediatric Medicine, Primary Care, Sexual Health
Use summer vacation to shape your child’s long-term health.
