Publisher: CNN


What passing gas can say about your health

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Just as everybody poops, everybody has gas. But the reasons why you break wind can vary, and sometimes it can be cause for concern. “As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I get asked about this all the time,” said Dr. Mark Corkins, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “There are… Read More


It’s not OK to let kids drink coffee – so why do we do it?

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Because children are usually smaller in body size, it takes less caffeine to impair their functioning. An insignificant amount for an adult could be overwhelming for a small child. Too much caffeine can cause increase heart rate and blood pressure, contribute to acid reflux, and cause anxiety and sleep disturbances in children. In very high… Read More


Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options, report says

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Making baby food at home with store-bought produce isn’t going to reduce the amount of toxic heavy metals in the food your baby eats, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN. What’s a parent or caregiver to do? Feed baby with as many different types of foods as possible, said pediatrician Dr. Mark Corkins,… Read More


New Breakthrough Cases Show Risk in Variant; Lag in Vaccines (Video)

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As children return to summer camps and sports, getting them vaccinated it critical, says Dr. Jason Yaun, a representative of the Tennessee chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “We stand behind the science…Vaccines are safe. Vaccines are effective. Vaccines save lives.”    


UTHSC May 30 Graduation Photo on CNN

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Friends Jennifer Morton, Jaclyn Strand and Mary VanDeven take a photo Friday, May 30, as they wait to receive their doctorate degrees at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennesse