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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Baby’s Head Shape: Should You Be Concerned?

Jan 17, 2024

Bringing a baby home from the hospital can be a scary time for a parent as they navigate the first few months as an expanded family. The list of things to worry about as a child develops can seem endless, and baby’s head shape is a common item on that list. Read More

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Snoring: When To Be Concerned

Jan 12, 2024

If your child is snoring, there may be treatments to help address the problem. The most common reasons for snoring in children are enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Read More

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Autistic Youth and Social Media

Jan 11, 2024

The digital landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for autistic youth and their families. Families are encouraged to consider the following when navigating social media with their child with autism. Read More

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Tax Season: File Free in 2024

Jan 09, 2024

If income tax filing season stresses you out, Nationwide Children’s Hospital can help. That’s right. A children’s hospital can help you file your income taxes completely free of charge! Read More

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Fetal Teratomas: Frequently Asked Questions

Jan 04, 2024

A teratoma is a kind of tumor or mass called a germ cell tumor. It is made up different types of tissue, like muscle, bone or hair. A fetal teratoma is diagnosed before birth. Read More

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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2023

Dec 29, 2023

We can’t say “goodbye” to 2023 without our annual wrap-up of the Top 10 blog posts on 700 Children’s! So, before we say “hello” to 2024, here are our 10 most popular blog posts for this past year. Read More

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What Is Proton Therapy?

Dec 27, 2023

Proton therapy is an advanced type of radiation treatment that uses protons instead of X-rays to kill cancer cells. Read More

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Children’s Speech Development: What Is Typical and What Is Not?

Dec 21, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered if your child’s early speech development is on track, you are not alone. It can be difficult to know what is typical for a child’s age and when to be concerned. Read More