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Condition Center: Pediatrics

A dash of this and a pinch of that work for cooking, but not medications. But even using teaspoons and tablespoons may not be precise enough for...

The safest way for infants to sleep is on their backs on a separate sleeping surface, clear of all blankets, pillows and other objects. Other...

A concussion can bring about a wide variety of symptoms. These symptoms may affect any combination of physical, emotional, basic mental...

Children and teens are spending less time participating in physical activities and more time indoors in front of screens. New research shows what...

Public health awareness campaigns often focus on reducing cigarette smoking, but other smoking risks exist as well. In addition to cigars, hookahs...

One of the scariest moments for a parent can be seeing their child hit their head, especially if that hit is hard. If they sustain a concussion...

With new technology, there often comes new challenges, and the case is no different for cell phone texting. One challenge is addressing "sexting"...

Mosquito and tick bites are more than a nuisance — they carry serious diseases. A few steps can help protect children from these bug bites.

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Mother Goose. Clifford the Big Red Dog. Dr. Seuss. Franklin the Turtle. Such favorite characters delight children, and they may also teach them to...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that a certain oral pain reliever should not be used to treat infants and children with...

There are guidelines for treating children 4 years of age and older for ADHD, but no such guidelines exist for younger children. That lack of...

A concussion can be unsettling, especially if the symptoms are severe. But severe symptoms do not necessarily mean a longer recovery.

Most parents using out-of-home childcare are familiar with the list of illnesses that mean they can't bring their child to daycare that day. Yet...

The risk of skin cancer for those who are exposed to the sun without adequate protection is well established. But what about exposure to tanning...

There has been a debate about ADHD and whether it's overdiagnosed. To date, there has not been an objective way to diagnose the condition, but new...

Being physically fit is healthy for the body and mind, regardless of age. New research suggests that physical fitness also may give a boost to...

As with so many other things in life, teamwork can lead to better outcomes in medical care. This can be especially true with chronic conditions.

When caffeine hits the body, blood pressure increases and heart rate decreases, past research has found. But the effects differ in males and...