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Posted by: Jennifer Ladd, MD, MSc on Nov 06, 2025

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are becoming more common in kids—but early action can make a big difference. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand risk factors, and support your child through healthy lifestyle changes and medical care.

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Organ Donation: The Gift of Life
In the face of loss, organ donation can turn grief into hope. Learn how donation after circulatory death (DCD) allows families to give the gift of life, bringing comfort and meaning to a loved one’s final moments.
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Yoga for Period Pain
Menstrual pain doesn’t have to stop you—discover gentle yoga poses that can help relieve cramps and support your cycle.
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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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What Parents Need to Know About the Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

Apr 05, 2018

So far, 94 cases have been reported in 17 states and two people have died from bleeding from the use of synthetic cannabinoids. Read More

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Bone Fractures in Children: When Should Parents Be Concerned?

Apr 04, 2018

Most childhood fractures are not cause for concern, but some may need to be fixed by an orthopedic specialist to improve bone alignment. Read More

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Autism Awareness Day: A Time for Acceptance and Action

Apr 02, 2018

April 2 marks the 11th annual World Autism Awareness Day – a day to recognize people living with autism. Read More

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Service Dogs: Supporting Patients and Their Needs

Mar 23, 2018

Service dogs were created to provide people with disabilities opportunities to fully participate in everyday life with the least amount of restrictions. Read More

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Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Injury Healing Through Nutrition

Mar 21, 2018

When an athlete is injured, they suddenly lose control of many aspects of their plan of care. Resting and following doctors’ orders can be very difficult for athletes. The good news is that nutrition is a part of the injury treatment plan athletes are able to influence. Read More

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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend

Mar 15, 2018

If you are the parent of a middle or high school student, you know there’s a new trend every month, if not more often. Recently, JUULs (pronounced like jewels) and JUULing have become all the rage. Read More

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The Importance of Activity for Kids with Physical Disabilities

Mar 13, 2018

Cheering fans and screaming athletes are familiar sounds in gymnasiums and fields across the country. From little league baseball to track and field, over 70 percent of children 6 to 12 years old participated in an individual or team sport in 2016. Read More

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Kidney Health: How the Kidneys Contribute to Strong Bones

Mar 08, 2018

The kidneys are very busy organs. They are responsible for the body’s fluids, red blood cells and for clearing out waste products. They also help keep minerals and nutrients in working order, especially calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D. Read More