Child Health

Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, Chief of Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital

Newborn Screening: What It Is, What It Covers and Why It’s Important

May 13, 2024

3 min read

Dee Shaligram, MD, Attending Psychiatrist, Boston Children’s Hospital

Aggression in Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Apr 17, 2024

4 min read

Meghan Gibson, MD, Attending Physician, Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital

Unexplained Vomiting in a Child: A Doctor Offers Guidance

Sep 19, 2023

4 min read

Pulmonology

What Is Croup? Its Symptoms and Treatment

Kelly Quinn, MD, Fellow, Pulmonary Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital

Oct 16, 2023

3 min read

Infectious Disease

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Sadaf Hussain, MD, Attending Physician, Dermatology, Boston Children’s Hospital

Oct 16, 2023

3 min read

Consumer News

U.S. Justice Department Subpoenas Health Records of Young Transgender Patients

Carole Tanzer Miller

Aug 26, 2025

3 min read

Sleepy kids in pajama lying in bed and struggling to sleep in the evening, healthy sleeping, invest in rest concept

Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins

Aug 17, 2025

2 min read

Cute little Asian 18 months / 1 year old baby boy child sitting on sofa watching a video from smart phone. Kids playing with smartphone. leisure & children & technology & internet addiction concept

Screen Time May Slow Learning Skills, Study Finds

Jul 06, 2025

2 min read

Group Of Pre School Children Answering Question In Classroom

Quieter Classrooms May Help Calm Kids, Study Shows

Jeffrey Lo, MD, Attending Physician, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department, Boston Children's Hospital

May 25, 2025

2 min read

Little boy holidng head, headache, COVID, Long COVID

Neurology

Child Concussion: What To Know If Your Child Takes a Blow To the Head

Apr 20, 2025

3 min read

Cancer

How To Talk to Your Child About a Cancer Diagnosis

Mar 02, 2025

2 min read

Wintertime Is Prime Time for Head Lice: What Parents Need to Know

Dec 14, 2024

2 min read

Carolyn Rogers-Vizena, MD, Attending Physician, Department of Plastic & Oral Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital

Cleft Palate: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Dec 09, 2024

4 min read

An allergist or dermatologist examines red spots on a childâs face. The boy suffers from a rash, hives and itching. Food Allergy, Insect Bite, Measles or Chicken Pox

Infectious Disease

Child in Los Angeles Dies of Rare Brain Disorder Caused by Measles

19 hours ago

2 min read

medicine, healthcare and vaccination concept - female pediatrician doctor or nurse with syringe making injection of vaccine for baby girl patient at clinic or hospital

Even Healthy Babies At Risk For Severe RSV Infection

Sep 12, 2025

3 min read

Parent-Focused Prevention Programs For Childhood Obesity A Bust, Evidence Says

Sep 11, 2025

3 min read

Allergies

How To Help Your Back-To-School Kid With Their Allergies

Sep 11, 2025

3 min read

Environmental Health

Household Items Tied to Sharp Increase in Self-Harm Cases in Teens

Sep 10, 2025

2 min read

Kids play football on outdoor stadium field. Children score a goal during soccer game. Little boy kicking ball. School sports club. Training for young player.

Inactive Parents Tend To Have Couch Potato Kids

Sep 10, 2025

2 min read

GLP-1 Medications in Kids: Promising Health Results, Ongoing Safety Concerns

19 hours ago

1 min read

Allergies (HealthDay TV)

Fall Allergy Survival Guide for Families

Sep 10, 2025

4 min read

High Blood Pressure in Kids Linked to Serious Heart Risks Later in Life

Sep 08, 2025

1 min read

Neurology

Researchers Urge Caution: Popular Autism Therapies Lack Solid Proof

Aug 29, 2025

1 min read

Annual Mental Health Screenings Recommended for Children and Teens

Aug 25, 2025

1 min read

Neurology

ADHD Meds Linked To Lower Risk Of Harmful, Life-Threatening Behaviors

Aug 14, 2025

1 min read

No Adverse Neurodevelopmental Effects Seen From Inhaled Anesthesia in Children Under 2

Sep 11, 2025

1 min read

bladder cystitis urethritis urinary incontinence

Childhood GI Disorders May Be Predictive for Interstitial Cystitis

Sep 11, 2025

1 min read

Prevalence of Diaper Insecurity 41 Percent in Urban Health Centers

Sep 09, 2025

1 min read

2000 to 2023 Saw Rise in Pediatric Exposure to Medications, Supplements

Sep 08, 2025

1 min read

Psychology Test for Children - Toddler Doing Logic Test with Numbers

Many Preschoolers Receive ADHD Medications Within 30 Days of Diagnosis

Sep 05, 2025

1 min read