CHILDREN'S HEALTH
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New Exercise Guidelines Include Kids as Young as Age 3
Recently updated physical activity guidelines from federal health officials are aiming at even younger Americans than ever before. What parents need to know.
Self-Harm Rising Among Younger Children, Study Finds
Emergency room visits for deliberate self-harm among 10- and 11-year-olds have nearly doubled, according to national data analyzed by UH Rainbow physician-researchers.
Is It Strep Throat? How to Tell
Your child is saying that his or her throat hurts, but how do you know if it's something more serious, like strep throat? Check out our symptom guide.
How to Know If Your Child Has Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Your child is irritable, has a fever and isn’t eating well – again. Before you assume it’s just another cold or flu, watch for other symptoms. Your young one may have hand, foot and mouth disease.
9 Tips to Keep Your Kids Germ-Free at School
Some things spread like wildfire in a school – including the latest germs. Share these tips with your kids to keep them as healthy as possible.
Incomparable Care For the Tiniest Patients
When Heather Catanese was 22 weeks pregnant with her third son, Lorenzo, she underwent a routine prenatal anatomy scan. The test showed that blood was flowing in the wrong direction through Lorenzo’s heart.
What to Do When Your Child is Afraid of Getting a Shot
Many children have a fear of needles. Learn how to ease your child’s anxiety.
Sibling Struggles: When Conflict Turns into Bullying
Squabbling with siblings is part of growing up – but there is a point when it can go too far.