Author name: Le Hung

Each June, Men’s Health Month encourages conversations surrounding the physical and mental well-being of boys and men. While the observance often focuses on adult preventive care and chronic disease awareness, many health experts emphasize an important reality: attitudes toward healthcare and wellness frequently begin developing much earlier in life. The habits boys build during childhood […]

A recent social media trend promoting intentional tanning and pronounced tan lines has prompted growing concern among pediatric and dermatology experts. Videos with aspiring influencers are circulating online, encouraging prolonged sun exposure – tanning without sun protection. For many teenagers, these trends may appear harmless or aesthetic, but medical experts continue to emphasize that tanning

Every year on June 5, families around the world recognize World Environment Day, a global observance focused on environmental awareness and caring for the natural spaces we share. For children home during summer break, this day can be a fun reminder that protecting the environment does not have to involve complicated projects or major lifestyle

Every year on June 5, countries around the world recognize World Environment Day, a global observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental challenges and encourage action to protect natural resources. First celebrated in 1973, World Environment Day has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental awareness initiatives, involving governments, schools,

As temperatures rise and families head outdoors for pool days, beach trips, lake vacations, and backyard water play, pediatric providers often see increased conversations surrounding water safety. While swimming and water recreation provide important opportunities for exercise, confidence building, and family connection, they also carry risks that deserve careful attention. Drowning remains one of the

Head injuries often rise during bike and scooter season, but many of these injuries are preventable. As warmer weather brings children outdoors to ride bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and other wheeled recreational equipment, pediatric providers commonly see an increase in accident-related injuries. While outdoor play is an important part of childhood development and physical

Dear Colleagues, The Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands firmly with the American Academy of Pediatrics in opposing the recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that promote false information suggesting vaccines cause autism. We find these changes to be unsubstantiated, reckless, and deeply misleading to the families

November is National Healthy Skin Month — a timely reminder for parents in Sandy Springs, GA, and the surrounding metro Atlanta suburbs to focus on children’s skin health, sun safety and the role of pediatric care in identifying and treating skin-related issues early. Children commonly experience skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), contact dermatitis,

In November, observances like Lung Cancer Awareness Month, COPD Awareness Month, and World Pneumonia Day highlight lung health — and while those conditions often affect adults, children in Sandy Springs, GA and the greater metro Atlanta region are directly impacted by respiratory health issues too. For pediatricians in Sandy Springs, November is an ideal time