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Parents choose juice boxes, gummy vitamins and bottled water with their kids' health in mind, but it could lead to more cavities, warns Dr. Rachel A. Maher.
The FDA last week approved Palforzia, which was shown to lessen kids' allergic reaction to peanuts during clinical trials, including at CHOP.
"One daily cup of coffee won’t harm kids over the age of 12 – as long as they avoid all other sources of caffeine" which include soda, iced tea chocolate, energy drinks and some over-the-counter drugs, like Excedrin.
The symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, but the risk of contracting here is low at the moment, a Penn State professor says.
Sports drinks, brownies, cookies and cakes are fun snacks, but kids end up taking in more calories than they burned off and consuming more sugar than they should get for the whole day.
Has the power of media over modern life been overstated? Probably not, but no one knows, because there is a severe lack of knowledge about what people are actually seeing and doing on their screens.
Black children age 5–11 had the highest rate of death by suicide in 2016 and 2018.
The proposal, which would reverse rules advocated by Michelle Obama, would reduce food waste and allow for more "appetizing" meals, the USDA says.
Both have experienced more depression, self-harm and suicide at the same time their use of smartphones and social media has increased. But it's worse in girls. Why?
He is the first child in Pennsylvania to die from flu this season. Type B flu is more common among children.
Kids can be healthy on a plant-based diet if you plan meals carefully and make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need to help them grow.
Two Penn State professors explain how to keep your gut healthy, from probiotic foods to exercise.
Poorly fitting shoes can cause foot problems down the road. Learn what to look for in children's shoes.
Six people have died from a vaping-related lung illness that has afflicted more than 450 people, including a Delaware County teenager. The call for teens and others to stop using e-cigarettes has been growing, with American Medical Association on Monday joining…
A first tooth is a big milestone in a baby’s life. Unfortunately, it might soon be followed by a first cavity.
A little stress can help kids prepare for adulthood, but how much anxiety is too much, and what can you do to take the pressure off?
Girl athletes are more susceptible to certain injuries, an orthopedic surgeon from Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia explains.
If preeclampsia develops early in a pregnancy it can put the life of the mother and baby at risk. Hear one local mom's story.
There is a big difference between being allergic to a food and having an intolerance or sensitivity to it. A true allergic reaction can affect multiple parts of the body and can be life threatening. A food intolerance tends to affect only the digestive system. Getting…
The FDA is asking sunscreen makers to determine if the chemicals that are absorbed into the blood are dangerous.
Parents of children with autism, ADHD and other special needs have turned to gravity blankets as a sleep aid. A pediatrician urges caution.
It is important to know all of your options before committing to a dental plan. Here are some ways to help you save money when it comes to keeping your teeth clean.
Is a fever a reason to keep a child home from school? Or a cough? Or rash? How can you tell the flu from a cold?
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