Back-to-school shopping doesn’t have to break the budget. Learn how thrifting, shopping your own home first, and timing purchases can help your family save money, reduce waste, and make back-to-school shopping a fun experience for kids.
An IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control and can also help manage heavy or painful periods. Learn about the different types of IUDs, what insertion is like, and the many options available to make the procedure more comfortable.
PRP therapy uses your child’s own blood to support healing in certain sports injuries. Learn when it may be recommended, what to expect during treatment, and why it works best as part of a complete recovery plan that includes rest and physical therapy.
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UTIs are common in children and can be painful, but they’re often easy to treat when caught early. Learn the symptoms to watch for, simple habits that can help prevent infections, and when it’s time to see a pediatric urologist for further evaluation. Read More
Hepatitis A is a virus that can cause acute inflammation of the liver. It is a vaccine-preventable infection. Before the introduction of routine childhood immunization with the hepatitis A vaccine, infections most commonly occurred in school-aged children. Read More
Headache, vomiting, dizziness – sounds like the flu, right? It could be but these are also symptoms of something much more serious: carbon monoxide poisoning. Read More
According to a report of the National Survey on Children’s Health, 1 in 14 youth in the U.S. will have an incarcerated parent at some point during their childhood. This means you or your family probably know a child with an incarcerated parent. Read More
Biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver condition that affects babies in the first weeks of life. Learn the early warning signs, why prompt diagnosis is critical, how the Kasai procedure helps restore bile flow, and what families can expect from long-term care and treatment. Read More
Caffeine products are evolving rapidly, and one of the newest trends parents should know about is caffeine pouches. As these products become more widely available, it's important for families to understand what they are, the risks they pose, and how to keep children safe. Read More
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that’s especially common in the Ohio River Valley. Learn how children are exposed, which symptoms to watch for, who is at higher risk for serious illness, and when to seek medical care. Read More
Many people associate back pain with the adult and elderly population. As it turns out, back pain in children and adolescents is common, and can be a real stressor to children and parents alike. Low back pain can prevent kids and teens from important daily activities such as carrying a book bag, participating in sports, and enjoying other activities that bring them joy. Read More
