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Posted by: Marc P. Michalsky, MD on Mar 23, 2026

First published September 2013 Updated March 2026 The vast attention on the obesity epidemic in the U.S. is nothing less than staggering. Obesity and its related illnesses (including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, liver problems and impaired quality of life to name a few) – is

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Every Day Is Autism Acceptance Day
First published April 2014 Updated March 2026 April is Autism Acceptance Month, and April 2 is World Autism Day. These designations are nearly twenty years old and have received widespread attention, in no small part to the rapidly increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders over the past
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When a Seizure Isn’t Epilepsy
When a child falls down and starts jerking their body, most people assume that the child is having an epileptic seizure. But sometimes this is not the case. Children can have events that look like seizures but actually are non-epileptic events.

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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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Recognizing Congenital Muscular Torticollis in Your Newborn

Jul 24, 2024

If an infant consistently holds his or her head turned or tilted to one side more than the other, however it could be a sign of a condition called congenital muscular torticollis. Read More

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The Poison Plants of Summer: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Jul 18, 2024

Summer is in full swing. You know the signs. Dad fires up the grill, mom finds her green thumb, your kids fetch their ball in the weeds…and the whole family comes down with an itchy rash. That’s right, the poison plants are back. Read More

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How to Deal With Adolescent Depression

Mar 13, 2024

Depression is different from a regular down mood, because it lasts longer and feels stronger or different from typical sadness. Sometimes it is a feeling of emptiness, lack of feeling or being irritable, cranky and easily angered. Read More

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Treating Your Child's Dry Skin This Winter

Feb 09, 2024

Although these techniques work year-round, they are especially important during the winter months (especially since we can’t get away to warmer weather year-round). Read More

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Migraine: More Than “Just a Headache”

Jan 30, 2024

Migraines are one of the leading causes of disability and missed school in children. So when is your child’s head pain more than just a headache? And when should you see your pediatrician? Read More

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Radon: Keeping Your Family Safe

Jan 22, 2024

Radon is a gas that occurs naturally from the breakdown of a substance called uranium. Radon can get into your homes through cracks in your foundation, gaps in floors or around pipes, construction joints and even the water supply. Read More

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Cough Talk: What Does All That Hacking Mean?

Nov 01, 2023

Coughs are often associated with the common cold and there’s little you can do, other than try to ease the symptoms. However, a lot of coughing, especially in babies under four months old, could be a sign of a serious illness. Read More

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RSV: A Common Virus Causing Severe Respiratory Infection in infants and Young Children – And Prevention is Now Here!

Nov 01, 2023

Most pediatricians and those of us who study and treat respiratory viruses in children often say that respiratory syncytial virus is the most common illness that no one knows about. Called RSV for short, the virus infects almost every child at least once before the age of 2. Why, then, haven’t you heard of it? Read More