Lead poisoning is a serious threat to children’s health. Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead than adults and lead exposure can leave lasting damage to a child’s developing nervous system and other organs.
By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00
We asked Dr. Lincoln Sakiara Miyasaka, a family medicine doctor at Shanghai United Family Hospital for advice on how to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet this summer.
By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00
Food safety is one of the top concerns of parents in Shanghai. One way to take control of food safety is learning how to properly wash your fruits and vegetables.
By Urban Family, May 20, 2014 14:00
Whether you are an experienced yogi or have never done a downward dog, a family yoga practice can help parents and children unwind and connect.
By Urban Family, May 14, 2014 12:50
Asthma comes in different forms and levels. While Western medicine merely controls attacks, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can cure the root of the asthma. Even in the most severe cases, a reduction in symptoms can usually be achieved.
By Urban Family, May 14, 2014 12:30
Fluoride is an essential part of children’s dental health, helping to make your kids’ teeth stronger, which prevents decay. Nothing makes a parent prouder than hearing their child come from the dentist’s office flashing their pearly whites declaring, “No
By Urban Family, Apr 17, 2014 10:50