700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

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Pediatric News You Can Use From America’s Largest Pediatric Hospital and Research Center

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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Preventing Skin Infections in Wrestling

Jun 02, 2015

Wrestlers use strength, agility and finesse to wrestle for victory against their opponent. In every practice and match, skin-to-skin contact between two players is inevitable. This environment of skin and sweat is a breeding pool for organisms such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Read More

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The Effects of Weight-related Bullying

May 18, 2015

We are all likely aware of the negative impact that excess weight can have on our kids’ physical health, but what about the impact of obesity on their emotional and psychological health? Read More

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Could Your Child Have Sleep Apnea?

May 14, 2015

Do you have a child who snores or has trouble breathing during their sleep? While it’s normal to have brief pauses in breathing during sleep, kids who go through longer periods of not breathing might have children’s sleep apnea, or pediatric sleep apnea. Read More

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Deadly Substances Teens Use to Get High

May 12, 2015

When I was teenager, parents only had a few substances to really worry about: cigarettes, alcohol and, for those whose children were a little more daring, maybe marijuana. But times have changed. Read More

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How to Read Food Labels

May 06, 2015

Do you ever find yourself standing in the aisle of the grocery store pondering which products to choose? With so many options, it’s hard to know which foods are the most nutritious. Read More

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How to Get Rid of Head Lice

May 01, 2015

“Mommy, my head itches!” Not the words you want to hear from your child, because it usually means one thing- head lice. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a statement that children with head lice do not need to be kept home from school which understandably has many Read More

A New, More Convenient Way to Treat Allergies

Apr 30, 2015

Spring is finally here – and so are the allergies! Allergies happen when the body’s immune system overreacts to something that’s usually harmless, like dust, pollen, pets with fur or foods. Read More

Transitioning to Adult Care

Apr 29, 2015

Transition is a hot topic in the medical field, especially when working with teens. So why is that? And what does that even mean? The teen years are a time of multiple transitions: from child to adult, learner to teacher, dependence to independence. Read More