Children's Health

Spread of illness at spraygrounds

Spraygrounds can harbor germs, but precautions can help prevent infections, CDC says

Children's Health

Scientists develop smartphone device that can diagnose ear infections

Smartphone Ear Infection App

Mothers who breastfeed children after their 1st birthday should be supported, AAP says

Breastfeeding stigmas

New sleep guidelines for babies say bed-sharing, inclined sleepers are unsafe

Baby sleeping guidelines

Is the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine better for young children? It's hard to say

COVID-19 vaccines young children

Children's Health

It's hot outside — and that's bad news for children's health

Heat Waves Climate Change

Short, intense workouts may be a better exercise option for teens

Teen Exercise Recommendations

Children's Health

For many low-income families, getting formula has always been a strain

Children's Health

Super antibodies from pregnant women may help scientists develop new therapies for deadly infections

Pregnant Women Antibodies

Reports of melatonin ingestion in children have risen significantly in recent years

Melatonin CDC Study

Children's Health

The lasting consequences of school shootings on the students who survive them

Children's Health

Playing the drums may be an untapped autism intervention, research suggests

Drumming as autism intervention

Emergency baby formula shipment to arrive in Pennsylvania amid nationwide shortage

Children's Health

More children with hearing difficulties could benefit from cochlear implants, but they remain an 'overlooked' treatment

Cochlear implants

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in young children, data shows

Child care programs often don't provide enough physical activity, scientists say

Physical activity day care

Baby formula supplies may improve in coming weeks, FDA indicates

infant formula shortage

Children ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID-19 booster dose, FDA says

Parents play an important role in teaching children how to manage anxiety

Child experiencing anxiety

Children's Health

New SIDS research offers intriguing finding, but it's not a breakthrough, scientists stress

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Children's Health

Why was South Philly's night sky purple on Thursday? For a young girl and the rare condition that took her life

Philly Pink Sky Mila

Children's Health

Obesity's link to type 1 diabetes may be stronger than previously believed

Childhood obesity and type 1 diabetes

A vegetarian diet can be safe for children, but it must be properly planned

Children vegetarian diet

Children's Health

Pfizer asks FDA to approve COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 through 11

COVID-vaccines for children

Children's Health

FDA approves remdesivir as first COVID-19 treatment for young children

FDA approval of remdesivir for young children

Children's Health

Babies die as congenital syphilis continues a decade-long surge across the U.S.

Baby in Hospital

Childhood health can predict risk of heart attack, stroke later in life

Making healthy lifestyle changes

Children's Health

New research hub to address Philly's childhood asthma, lead poisoning rates

Philly environmental health

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

Melatonin Sleep Children

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective in young children

Why your kid won't put down the smartphone – it's not your fault

Smartphone Addiction Teens

Children's mental health has been getting worse over the last five years, study finds

Children Mental Health

Children's Health

It's OK if some families aren't ready to go maskless, CHOP doctor says

COVID-19 mask children

Infants need lots of active movement and play – and there are simple ways to help them get it

Baby Tummy Time

Children's Health

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine less effective among children ages 5-11, study finds

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Children's Health

Having certain health conditions as a teen may accelerate aging as an adult

Smoking and aging

Children's Health

Even head impacts that don't result in concussions can impair brain function

Head impact in youth football

An influx of adolescent girls have sought emergency treatment for mental health conditions during COVID, CDC finds

Emergency Department

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