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No, children don't magically 'grow out' of flat feet. Treatment is key to avoid long-term pain

No, children don't magically 'grow out' of flat feet. Treatment is key to avoid long-term pain

by Steven Edwards,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEvery day, parents around the world are told their child's flat feet are normal and they will grow out of it.This isn't true—t

No, children don't magically 'grow out' of flat feet. Treatment is key to avoid long-term pain

by Steven Edwards,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageEvery day, parents around the world are told their child's flat feet are normal and they will grow out of it.This isn't true—t
Disney princesses can be good for a child's self-image, researchers suggest

Disney princesses can be good for a child's self-image, researchers suggest

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have loved Disney princesses since "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premiered in theaters in 1937. While this adorati

Disney princesses can be good for a child's self-image, researchers suggest

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have loved Disney princesses since "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premiered in theaters in 1937. While this adorati
How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?Managing the Ear Infection in ChildrenByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on March 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDChildren with swimm

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?Managing the Ear Infection in ChildrenByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on March 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDChildren with swimm
Ask the Pediatrician: What can new moms do about low milk supply?

Ask the Pediatrician: What can new moms do about low milk supply?

by Dr. Hailey NelsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned that I'm not producing enough milk for my baby. Is there anything I can do about this?A: Navigating concerns for low breas

Ask the Pediatrician: What can new moms do about low milk supply?

by Dr. Hailey NelsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned that I'm not producing enough milk for my baby. Is there anything I can do about this?A: Navigating concerns for low breas
Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre
Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that children's digital screen time has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in poten

Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that children's digital screen time has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in poten
New research reveals that most child victims of gun violence are innocent bystanders

New research reveals that most child victims of gun violence are innocent bystanders

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher examining the circumstances behind pediatric firearm assaults found that most chi

New research reveals that most child victims of gun violence are innocent bystanders

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher examining the circumstances behind pediatric firearm assaults found that most chi
Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma
Omicron reveals a new manifestation of COVID-19: Croup in young children

Omicron reveals a new manifestation of COVID-19: Croup in young children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Omicron surge has led to a previously unrecognized complication of COVID-19 in young children: croup. In the first peer-revie

Omicron reveals a new manifestation of COVID-19: Croup in young children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Omicron surge has led to a previously unrecognized complication of COVID-19 in young children: croup. In the first peer-revie
First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainNirsevimab showed 74.5 percent efficacy agai

First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainNirsevimab showed 74.5 percent efficacy agai
What to know before giving your child melatonin

What to know before giving your child melatonin

by Amanda Turner,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep plays a big role in your child's physical and mental well-being. If your kid is struggling with falling and staying asle

What to know before giving your child melatonin

by Amanda Turner,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep plays a big role in your child's physical and mental well-being. If your kid is struggling with falling and staying asle
Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies—vaccination is the best defense

Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies—vaccination is the best defense

by Phoebe Williams, Archana Koirala, Katie Louise Flanagan and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSo far in 2024 there have been more than17,000 casesof

Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies—vaccination is the best defense

by Phoebe Williams, Archana Koirala, Katie Louise Flanagan and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSo far in 2024 there have been more than17,000 casesof