Medical

	Title	Issue
	Juvenile Arthritis: Never Too Young 300,000 American kids suffer from juvenile idiopathic arthritis, yet the condition is often misdiagnosed as growing pains. Learn to tell the difference. By Laura Lane	December 2013
	Avoiding the ER Urgent care centers and retail walk-in health centers give families alternatives to the emergency room By Emily DiCicco	September 2013
	Physical Developments: Early Puberty Girls are reaching puberty at younger ages than ever. Find out why and how to have "the puberty talk" in age-appropriate ways. By Hannah Morrison	August 2013
	Back-to-School Health Checklist and Sports Physicals MetroKids back-to-school health checklist includes immunizations, easy sports physicals, hearing and vision tests and safety checks for footwear and backpacks By Jennifer Joselin	July 2013
	Do Earbuds Cause Hearing Loss in Kids? Earbuds cause hearing impairment in children and can cause hearing loss. Learn how to safely use earbuds for kids and how to determine if sounds are too loud for children. By Ann L. Rappaport, PhD	June 2013
	10 dangers that overtired kids face Today's children are notoriously sleep-deprived. The more you know about chronic overtiredness, the better able you'll be to spot it. By Malia Jacobson	March 2013
	Teen tooth-whitening tips What parents should know before you let your tween or teeen reach for the bleach. By Malia Jacobson	February 2013
	When every moment counts Emergency room doctors offer advice for how to handle the most drastic home medical emergencies. By Mary Ann Muller	December 2012
	SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST Detection of children's heart defects and rapid response to emergencies can save lives. Lawmakers in PA, NJ and DE have taken action. By Mary Ann Muller	October 2012
	Girls' Soccer Head Injuries Rise Treatment for concussions and repetitive head injuries in youth sports are on the rise. Girls soccer ranks just behind football and boys' ice hockey. By Suzanne Koup-Larsen	August 2012