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The 'Dry Drowning' Myth: What Parents Need to Know
It’s more useful to think in terms of fatal or non-fatal drowning – and imperative for parents to recognize the signs of respiratory injury after their child has been under water.
Inhaled Insulin: A New Option for Kids With Diabetes
For the first time, the U.S. FDA approved the use of inhaled insulin for children and teens with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Learn more.
Autism on the Rise: More Diagnoses, More Awareness or Both?
Autism and neurodivergence are being redefined by a new generation as more young people use social media to discuss diagnoses. What does it mean for awareness, proper diagnosis and identity?
A Narcolepsy Story
A bright, driven teenager wanted to participate in activities but instead spent much of her time sleeping. After failed experiences with other specialists, Autumn received a correct diagnosis from sleep specialists at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s.
What the Research Says About Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Recent research and updated medical guidelines advise women against using marijuana during pregnancy.
6 Tips to Get Your Kids to Go to Bed
Sleep plays a key role in mental, physical and emotional health, from infancy through the teen years and beyond. Here’s how to maximize it.
Declining Vitamin K Shots Put Infants at Risk for Dangerous Bleeding
It’s a treatment with a long safety record and strong evidence, but a growing number of parents are declining it.
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Baby
This checklist shares the essentials for baby, mom and her support person – including what the hospital provides so you can pack less and feel more prepared.