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Posted by: Kylie Russell PharmD, RPh, cSPI on Jul 10, 2025

Poison hemlock may look like a harmless wildflower, but it’s dangerously toxic. Learn how to spot this invasive plant, what symptoms to watch for, and how to protect your children and pets from accidental exposure.

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Healthy Meals and Snacks for the Busy Athlete

Busy schedules shouldn’t mean skipped meals or fast food. Learn how to fuel your young athlete with simple, nutritious meals and snacks even on the go. These time-saving tips from a registered dietitian can help your child stay energized, strong, and focused.

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E-Cigarette Dangers and Vaping Illness

E-cigarettes may seem safer than traditional smoking, but they pose serious risks, especially for children and teens. From nicotine addiction and poisoning to life-threatening lung illness, learn why vaping is dangerous and how to protect your family.

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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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Epilepsy Surgery – Who Can Benefit?

Sep 22, 2023

Epilepsy is a condition where a person has recurrent seizures, or abnormal surges in brain electrical activity, from an irreversible cause. About 1 in every 26 people will have epilepsy at some point in their lives. Read More

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Kidney Abnormalities: How They Develop and Where They Are Located

Sep 20, 2023

There can be many differences in how the kidneys develop and where they are located. There are two main groups of kidney abnormalities: how the kidney develops within the womb and differences in shape and location. Read More

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10 Things You Should Know About Sickle Cell Disease

Sep 19, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States. Learn 10 things you should know about sickle cell disease. Read More

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The One Chip Challenge: Too Hot to Handle

Sep 18, 2023

While it may seem harmless to eat a single chip, these contain two of the hottest peppers in the world. The immediate effects felt after eating the chip come from the presence of capsaicin and can lead to dangerous side effects. Read More

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Oral Phenylephrine Doesn’t Work and the FDA Finally Recognized It

Sep 15, 2023

We’ve all seen the over-the-counter oral cough & cold and allergy medicines that contain phenylephrine. This ingredient is in many of these medications have been around since the early 1970s and has been touted to be effective at helping our stuffy noses when we get sick with a cold.  Read More

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If You See Abuse Follow the 3 Rs

Sep 14, 2023

You can do your part as an active bystander by responding appropriately to abuse. No matter the situation or who is involved, there are many resources available to victims and bystanders. Read More

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What Running Distances Are Safe for Children?

Sep 12, 2023

The American Academy of Pediatrics supports running and gives some helpful recommendations for families considering whether to have their children compete in longer distances, such as a 5K race or longer. Read More

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Achalasia: Treatment Is Easier to Swallow

Sep 07, 2023

Achalasia is a rare disorder where the esophagus does not squeeze food down to the stomach properly. Procedures and surgeries aim to make the tight sphincter at the bottom of the esophagus more open, to let food pass into the stomach. Read More