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Posted by: Steven Cuff on Jul 25, 2025

While some performance enhancing drugs (PED) do increase performance for athletes, it’s usually at a costly price. The side effects often outweigh the benefits and can affect various body systems including the liver, heart, reproductive tract, and skin. PEDs can also have a major impact on mental health.

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Silver Diamine Fluoride: Is It Right for Your Child?

Dental cavities (caries) affect many children. Cavities can sometimes be hard to fix, but an anti-cavity medicine called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can be one useful tool to help address them.

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Choosing Toys for Children with Differing Needs and Abilities

Selecting a toy for a child with differing needs and abilities involves more than just looking at the age label on the box. With thoughtful choices, toys can support skill-building, encourage creativity and provide meaningful play.

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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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Laundry Packets: A Deadly Danger

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The new laundry packets are here, and they are convenient, colorful, and popular. However, in the hands of a young child they can be fatal. Read More

Preventing Teen Opioid Abuse and Misuse

Aug 21, 2024

In the US, the annual number of opioid prescriptions written per year declined from 2012 to 2020, but the average remains above 142 million prescriptions written per year. There are ongoing efforts to look at how this problem is affecting both adults and children in our country. Read More

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Avoiding Swimming Pool Germs

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Following these simple tips can help your child avoid getting sick this summer. Read More

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NPO: What Can Kids Eat and Drink Before Surgery?

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Learn more about what your child can eat and drink before surgery. Read More

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Healthy School Lunch Ideas

Aug 19, 2024

When packing lunches, it is important to always include 3-5 of the food groups, which are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Read More

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New U.S. School Lunch Standards Include Reductions on Added Sugar and Sodium

Aug 16, 2024

School meals are the main source of nutrition for more than half of American children. For the first time in U.S. history, added sugars will be limited in school meals nationwide. Read More

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The Dangers of Water Beads

Aug 15, 2024

Water beads can be appealing to children and adults because they’re colorful and look fun. But they can be dangerous around young children and people with developmental delays. Read More

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Recreational Cannabis (Marijuana): How Does This Impact My Children?

Aug 13, 2024

In 2024, Ohio is on track to see a 49% increase in edible marijuana exposures in children from 2023. This is a significant increase, but one that was expected given the legalization of recreational cannabis in Ohio. Read More