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Balanced Eating and Nutrition: What’s Best for Our Health?

With so much nutrition advice out there, it can be hard to know what’s truly healthy for your child. Learn the basics of balanced eating—how to build meals with all five food groups, pair protein and fiber to keep kids full, choose better beverages, and spot fad diets or “quick fixes” that may do more harm than good.

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Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery in Children: A Recent Study
Hearing your child needs gallbladder surgery can be scary—but knowing the options helps. Discover how traditional laparoscopic surgery and newer robotic-assisted surgery stack up in urgent cases, why both are safe and effective, and how robotic techniques may offer smaller scars and added precision for the surgical team.
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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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Turn It Down: Ear Buds and Hearing Loss

Jul 23, 2024

Listen up! The exposure and use of mobile devices has increased significantly over the last decade and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. On average, children receive their first phone around 11 years of age, but their exposure to a device can come as early as their first year. Read More

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Sodium in Kids’ Diets: What’s the Big Deal?

Jul 22, 2024

Too much or too little salt can be a cause for concern. High intake of salt over time can lead to certain health issues including cardiovascular disease, water retention (edema), and high blood pressure. However, too little salt can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and confusion.  Read More

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DIY? Homemade Sunscreen May Not Be as Safe as Parents Think

Jul 19, 2024

When it comes to sunscreen, many parents want to use natural, organic, vegan or homemade products. But, when it comes to protecting your kids’ skin, it’s important to use regulated, commercially available sunscreen. Read More

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The Poison Plants of Summer: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Jul 18, 2024

Summer is in full swing. You know the signs. Dad fires up the grill, mom finds her green thumb, your kids fetch their ball in the weeds…and the whole family comes down with an itchy rash. That’s right, the poison plants are back. Read More

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Ovarian Torsion: What Parents Need to Know

Jul 18, 2024

Ovarian torsion needs to be considered in any girl or young women who complains of sudden onset abdominal pain, particularly when the pain comes with nausea and/or vomiting. Read More

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EpiPens: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

Jul 17, 2024

Emergency epinephrine is THE treatment you need for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a potentially severe life-threatening allergic reaction. Epinephrine reverses the reaction and can save a life. Read More

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Staying Safe During a Power Outage

Jul 15, 2024

The best thing we can do in situations like power outages is to be prepared. Preparation helps us manage these situations safely and effectively. Read More

Ovary Preservation: A Practice in Preserving Your Future

Jul 12, 2024

Nationwide Children’s multi-team algorithm helps us work together to minimize unnecessary removal of ovaries in the absence of concern for cancer as well as make sure the correct surgery is done to spare ovarian function. Read More