Health

by Bryan Pugh As the weather warms, we are venturing outdoors more and more toward sports fields, bike paths and the open road. With our...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to rethink, rework and reprioritize the way we go about our lives, raising questions such as “which...

We all know that feeling: Uh-oh, my child has a cavity. Was it too much candy? Not enough time spent brushing? Should we have...

Getting hurt is a part of childhood, but it’s essential to prevent serious injuries in children. Parents can take several steps — in the...

KidsPeace, an organization that serves the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communities through residential treatment programs, educational services and foster...

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia opened a second hospital in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, called the Middleman Family Pavilion, today. The new hospital gives local...

While head lice can spread at any time of the year, it’s particularly important to be on the lookout for signs of lice in...

Approximately 150,000 babies (one in 33) are born with a birth defect in the United States each year. Birth defects are a leading cause...

First, the good news: Mental illness in children and adolescents is often treatable and preventable. Unfortunately, the mental health of our country’s youth is in...