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

Group Of Pre School Children Answering Question In Classroom

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

Quieter Classrooms May Help Calm Kids, Study Shows

I. Edwards

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

I. Edwards

Mar 02, 2025

2 min read

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

I. Edwards

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

Kids' Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?

Ernie Mundell

Nov 21, 2024

4 min read

portrait of Asian mother nursery feeding bottle of formula milk to newborn baby in bed suffering from post natal depression. Health care single mom motherhood stressful concept.

Lisa Mahoney, MD, Attending Physician, Div. of Gastroenterology, Boston Children's Hospital

Milk Protein Allergy: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Nov 14, 2024

4 min read

Unhealthy teen girl child complaining of sore throat to mother, mom holding mobile phone touching forehead of schoolgirl checking fever by hand, parent leaving sick kid at home. Influenza in children

Katie Snow, MD, MPH, Attending Physician, Hospital Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital

Fevers in Children: Causes, Treatments and When to be Concerned

Nov 14, 2024

3 min read

Consumer News

Close to 150,000 Pounds of Ready-to-eat Bologna Recalled Due to Mislabeling

Denise Mann

Jun 30, 2025

2 min read

Colorful processed foods arranged on white surface, showcasing modern dietary habits and the impact of convenience on nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Allergies (health-news)

Nestle, Other Food Companies Vow to Ban Artificial Colors

Denise Mann

Jun 30, 2025

3 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.

Mental Health

Exercise Helps Kids' Mood Disorders, Can Serve As Alternative To Meds, Review Finds

Jun 30, 2025

2 min read

Allergies (health-news)

Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions

Jun 27, 2025

3 min read

Children sitting on windowsill, playing online games on mobile phones and ignoring each other

Online Videos For Kids Rife With Junk Food Messaging

Jun 26, 2025

2 min read

Education Suffers After Even A Single Brush With Childhood Trauma

Jun 26, 2025

2 min read

Top 3 Medical Emergencies At School

14 hours ago

1 min read

Childhood Obesity in the U.S. Continues to Rise

Jul 01, 2025

1 min read

Regular Exercise Helps Ease Kids’ Depression and Anxiety

Jun 30, 2025

1 min read

General Health

Nearly 20% of Packaged Foods Sold in the U.S. Contain Synthetic Dyes

Jun 25, 2025

1 min read

Cardiovascular Diseases

Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens

Jun 13, 2025

2 min read

Happy Family Life Linked to Better Sleep for Kids

Jun 10, 2025

1 min read

FDA Will Now Require Labeling of ADHD Medication to Indicate Weight Loss Risk

Stephanie Brown

9 hours ago

1 min read

2011 to 2023 Saw Increase in Prevalence of Obesity Among Children

16 hours ago

1 min read

AAP Offers Guidance for Genetic Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Jun 30, 2025

1 min read

Genetic Testing for Developmental Disabilities Low Among Children Enrolled in Medicaid

Lori Solomon

Jun 27, 2025

1 min read

Paternal Mental Distress Linked to Poorer Offspring Development

Jun 25, 2025

1 min read

Deep Sleep, Daytime Control Key to Nocturnal Enuresis Management