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From Near-Fatal Brain Bleed to High School Graduation – A Survivor’s Story
Pediatric neurosurgeons at UH Rainbow help a high school senior recover from a life-threatening brain hemorrhage and look forward to the future.
Keep Kids Safe This Summer
Many summertime activities carry health risks for children. Help them avoid these hazards with some simple precautions.
Toddler Thrives After Receiving Kidney Transplant at UH Rainbow
After receiving a kidney transplant at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, one-and-a-half-year-old Josiah “Jojo” Jones is full of energy and doing great.
When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Room for Gastrointestinal Illness
Recently, some doctors have seen an increase in children presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. But when does your child’s stomach illness require emergency care?
Why Do Children Tend to Fight off COVID-19 Better Than Adults?
Though kids can get COVID-19 just as easily as adults, most infected children experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Why is this?
Spring Forward for Kids and Teens: Adjusting to the Time Change
With daylight saving time, we spring ahead – but losing an hour of sleep can cause problems for both parents and children. Learn how you can help ease the transition.
Mental Health Problems for Kids on the Rise with COVID Pandemic
The U.S. surgeon general recently sounded an alarm about a mental health crisis gripping the nation’s children and adolescents. Symptoms of depression and anxiety have spiked, as have emergency room visits for mental health issues.
Why You Should Skip Cold Medicine for Young Kids
Children catch as many as six to eight colds per year. But before you reach for the over-the counter cold medicines, learn about their potential risks.