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Posted by: Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD on Jan 12, 2026

From common cold to cancer treatment: discover the promising research behind viral therapy and its potential to improve outcomes.

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Childhood Cancer: Treating the Whole Family
Childhood cancer affects more than just the patient—it impacts the entire family. Learn how comprehensive care addresses emotional, social, and practical needs to support families through treatment and beyond.
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Every day, millions of children are exposed to secondhand smoke. Kids are also often exposed to “thirdhand” smoke, which comes from toxins that build up over time on surfaces exposed to smoke.

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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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Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer

Aug 28, 2015

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents commonly ask, “Does this put my other kids at higher risk for developing cancer as well?” Most of the time, the answer to this question is “no”. Read More