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Posted by: Taylor White, MD on May 19, 2026

Riding a bicycle is a popular way for children and adults to exercise. Bicycles are also a more easily accessible mode of transportation. E-bikes (electric bikes) are quickly gaining popularity among people of all ages.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Hantavirus: Viral Facts for Families

May 22, 2026

Hantaviruses are a family of different viruses which are spread mainly by rodents. There are many types of hantaviruses which can be found in different rodent species across the world. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of Hantavirus.  Read More

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Ouch! Straddle Injuries: Diagnosis and Care

May 22, 2026

Warm weather means more time at the playground, family bike rides, and trips to the pool. These activities are super fun but accidents can happen, and falls might result in injuries to the genitals. Read More

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Antibiotics: When They Help and When They Hurt

May 21, 2026

Imagine you are at the doctor’s office and your child is miserable with a fever, stuffy nose and sore throat. After the exam, the doctor suggests that the illness is most likely viral. Should you ask for an antibiotic anyway? Read More

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Should Every Child Be Screened?

May 20, 2026

First published November 2015 Updated May 2026 For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t Read More

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Noisy Breathing in Kids

May 18, 2026

Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it. Read More

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Common Causes of Nausea

May 15, 2026

I don’t know about you, but there are few things that send chills down my spine like hearing my kids say, "I think I'm going to throw up.” Nausea is a very uncomfortable feeling that no one enjoys, so why does it happen? Read More

Antibiotic Resistance: What Parents Need to Know About Overuse

May 15, 2026

First published March 2017 Updated May 2026 Runny nose, cough and congestion are very common in the winter and spring, and parents often ask if their child would recover faster with antibiotics. Read More

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PediDOSE: Faster Help for Children with Seizures

May 13, 2026

The Pediatric Dose Optimization for Seizures in EMS (PediDOSE) trial evaluates whether an age-based, calculation-free method of quickly giving the right midazolam dose improves outcomes in children. Read More