For years my patients have heard me say it. My advice has been helping patient families for years. Finally, a scientific study shows that I was on the right track! The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced that parents should give their children foods containing peanuts. The process should begin early and […]
It’s a dirty job. It comes in a range of colors and consistencies. It can put fear in the hearts of parents. Easily 25% of new parents’ questions revolve around this subject. Here I am to clarify what’s normal, what’s not, what matters, what doesn’t about your baby’s poop. Your baby’s first poops should be […]
“Dr. Lightman: I’ve brought in my baby for his 2-month well visit and you’re asking me to complete a survey about me. Why am I on the radar screen for today’s visit?” Mothers – We care about you. We love you. You are the mainstay of our lives and homes. And we know that what […]
I advise and encourage my patients to have the flu vaccine. It is not perfect and there have been many cases of flu this season even after being vaccinated. The flu vaccine is made of dead flu viruses. Since they’re dead, you can’t catch the flu from them. Also, when you get a vaccine, it […]
The news that the United States abandoned Israel during the United Nations’ vote this past Friday afternoon made me stop and look at the calendar. It was practically Erev Chanukkah yet it seemed like Tisha B’Av was not so far away. I was dizzy from disbelief. Nonetheless, I plodded on, reminding myself that Hashem runs […]
Little competes with the beauty that radiates from the dancing flames of the Hanukkah lights. It is a joyous time and let’s try to keep it that way. We can avoid the fires that result from candles being lit in an unsafe manner by noting several factors. Following these safety instructions can prevent a disaster. […]
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Dr. Hylton I. Lightman is a senior statesman amongst pediatricians, an internationally-recognized authority and diagnostician, a public speaker, expert witness and go-to resource for health issues in the Orthodox Jewish community.