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Pennsylvania hospital's donor breast milk process at fault for death of 3 infants

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Childhood trauma leads to poorer health as adults, CDC analysis finds

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Exposure to pollution may cause your child to have a smaller brain, study says

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More research shows benefits of bariatric surgery for obese teens with type 2 diabetes

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How many artificial sweeteners are in your child's food? It's unclear

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Gritty visits CHOP for 4-year-old birthday boy who idolizes him

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Everything you need to know about tonsil removal surgery

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Bariatric surgery found safe for teens with morbid obesity, Penn research finds

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CHOP researchers figure out how to get your picky eater to like more foods

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Chemical exposure in early pregnancy may cause brain development issues in children

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Pennsylvania ranked 17th most-vaccinated state in U.S., new survey finds

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Teens are losing sleep over social media

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Secondhand smoke exposure may harm children's developing eyesight

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Majority of U.S. baby foods test positive for potentially harmful neurotoxins, study says

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Pennsylvania youth rank among the most obese in the country

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Pennsylvania police department warns parents about THC candy after Nerds Rope drug bust

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Three babies die from infections at Pennsylvania hospital

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Men should avoid alcohol in months before conception for baby's heart health, study suggests

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High lead levels during pregnancy may increase risk of childhood obesity

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Children's Health

Scabies outbreak reported at two schools in Radnor Township

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Children's Health

Pediatricians stand by meds for ADHD – but some want therapy first

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Children's Health

CHOP breaks ground on King of Prussia inpatient facility

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Children's Health

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children receives multiple bids, including Drexel University and Tower Health

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Children 5 and younger should only drink milk and water, scientists recommend

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CDC releases new recommendations for 2019-20 flu season

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When can my daughter start using tampons?

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Children's Health

Off-label prescriptions for children on the rise, study finds

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New Jersey has the fifth-lowest rate of adult obesity in the country, study says

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CHOP's new robot sings, dances and even recognizes patients' faces

CHOP robot NAO

Children's Health

Facebook debuts new measure to halt spread of vaccine misinformation

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Children's Health

Federal health officials to pregnant women, teens: Don't use marijuana

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Children's Health

American Heart Association equips Philly School District with CPR kits

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Weight Watchers launches controversial app to help kids lose weight

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Mental health instruction will be mandatory in grades K-12 under New Jersey law

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Many day care centers continue to use recalled infant sleeper products

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