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Posted by: Irene Mikhail, MD on Mar 03, 2026

Wondering if your child needs food allergy testing “just to be sure”? Learn the difference between allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, what tests can and can’t tell you, and when an allergist evaluation is most helpful.

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Liver Transplant for Children with Metabolic Disorders
Liver transplant can offer children with complex metabolic disorders a safer, more stable future. From reducing life‑threatening metabolic crises to easing strict dietary restrictions, families may find new hope and predictability through specialized care. Learn how our multidisciplinary team supports children with conditions like urea cycle disorders, MSUD, organic acidemias and glycogen storage diseases—every step of the way.
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Understanding Orthorexia: When "Healthy Eating" Becomes Harmful
Orthorexia is a term used to describe an intense fixation to only eating foods considered “healthy” or “clean.” Unlike other eating disorders that focus on how much food is eaten, orthorexia centers on food quality and perfecting nutritional intake.
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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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