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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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Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome: What Is It?

Aug 03, 2023

Receiving a Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome diagnosis can be overwhelming, but with Nationwide Children's Hospital's expertise and support, families can navigate this difficult situation with confidence and care. Read More

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Advancements Research in the Pipeline

Aug 02, 2023

Researchers in the Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s are leading the way in developing new treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by participating in studies happening around the world. They also lead studies at Nationwide Children’s that are not happening anywhere else. Read More

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Dental Care During Pregnancy

Aug 01, 2023

Your body changes during pregnancy – and so will your mouth! Most oral changes are common, caused by increased blood flow and circulating hormones, and will resolve once your baby arrives, but some dental problems can and should be addressed during pregnancy. Read More

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Are You Worried About Your Child's Height?

Jul 26, 2023

Short stature, or shorter height, is a common reason for a visit to a pediatric endocrinologist, a specialist in growth and hormones, but it does not always mean that there is an underlying health concern. Read More

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Amblyopia: Diagnosing and Treating "Lazy Eye"

Jul 25, 2023

Many eye conditions and diseases can affect children’s vision. It is important that children receive good eye care even at an early age, because that is when many vision problems begin. The leading cause of vision impairment in children is amblyopia. Read More

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Teaching School-Life Balance to Children

Jul 20, 2023

Teaching balance to children from an early age provides them with a skill they will use their entire life, to make a better, happier life for themselves. Not only does this prepare them for adulthood, but it also teaches them skills they can apply right now. Read More

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Children's MRI Questions, Answered!

Jul 18, 2023

The news that your child needs an MRI for the first time can sometimes make them feel nervous or scared. Explaining as much as we can to them, in an age-appropriate way, can give them a little more confidence ahead of their appointment. Read More

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Belly Button 101: Umbilical Care in Newborns

Jul 13, 2023

The umbilical cord has an important job prior to the birth of your baby. Learn proper newborn umbilical care from our experts. Read More