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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