700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Myeshia Harmon on Nov 20, 2025

For years, many clinical studies didn’t reflect the rich diversity of the people they’re meant to help. Learn how including people of different ages, races, ethnicities and sexes in research leads to more accurate results, safer treatments and better health outcomes for everyone.

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FPIES: What Is It?
FPIES is a rare type of food allergy that doesn’t cause hives or swelling but can lead to severe vomiting and lethargy hours after eating. Learn how it presents in infants, why it’s tricky to diagnose, and why most children eventually outgrow it.
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The FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know
College costs can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Discover how completing the free FAFSA, knowing key deadlines, and gathering a few simple documents can open more options for your student after high school.
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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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Poison Centers: Here for the Ages

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National Poison Prevention Week is observed every year during the third week of March and is dedicated to raising awareness about the work of poison control centers and the availability of the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222). Read More

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Emoji Drug Code: Parents, Beware!

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Laundry Packets: A Deadly Danger

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The new laundry packets are here, and they are convenient, colorful, and popular. However, in the hands of a young child they can be fatal. Read More

Preventing Teen Opioid Abuse and Misuse

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In the US, the annual number of opioid prescriptions written per year declined from 2012 to 2020, but the average remains above 142 million prescriptions written per year. There are ongoing efforts to look at how this problem is affecting both adults and children in our country. Read More

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Following these simple tips can help your child avoid getting sick this summer. Read More

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Healthy School Lunch Ideas

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When packing lunches, it is important to always include 3-5 of the food groups, which are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Read More

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New U.S. School Lunch Standards Include Reductions on Added Sugar and Sodium

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School meals are the main source of nutrition for more than half of American children. For the first time in U.S. history, added sugars will be limited in school meals nationwide. Read More