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Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on Jul 24, 2026

Head lice are common, frustrating, and completely treatable. Learn how to recognize an active infestation, choose the right treatment, clean your home without overdoing it, and know when it's time to contact your child's healthcare provider.

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What Kind of Stuff Clears up a Stuffy Nose?
A stuffy nose can make kids miserable, but there are simple ways to help them breathe easier. Learn which home remedies really work, why over-the-counter cold medicines aren’t recommended for young children, and when ongoing congestion could be a sign of allergies or another condition.
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Could Your Child Have Sleep Apnea?
Snoring isn’t always harmless. Learn the signs of pediatric sleep apnea, what causes blocked breathing during sleep, and how treatment can improve your child’s sleep, behavior, learning, and overall health.

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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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Enterovirus Infections in Children

Jun 19, 2026

First published September 2014 Updated June 2026 If your child comes down with a fever, runny nose, sore throat, rash, or upset stomach during the summer or fall, an enterovirus may be the cause. Read More

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Transitioning to Adult Care

May 28, 2026

The teen years are full of transitions—and for teens with chronic medical conditions, learning to manage their own health care is an important part of becoming independent. Learn what transition education includes, why it matters, and how families can help teens prepare for lifelong adult medical care. Read More

Homemade Baby Food: The Danger of Botulism

May 27, 2026

Botulism is a disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria produces a substance called botulinum toxin, which works at the cellular level, causing muscle paralysis. Read More

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Noisy Breathing in Kids

May 18, 2026

Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it. Read More

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Common Misconceptions of Life After Heart Surgery

May 11, 2026

Heart surgery can be a very scary experience for both parents and children. You most likely have questions about how surgery will affect your child’s everyday life. Here are some of the most common misconceptions – and truths – about heart surgery. Read More

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Should Parents with Diabetes Breastfeed?

Apr 13, 2026

Parents who have diabetes of any kind are similar to other new parents in many ways. But according to a study here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, they are less likely to breastfeed their newborn baby in the hospital and continue breastfeeding for at least two months. Read More

Every Day Is Autism Acceptance Day

Mar 23, 2026

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 Read More

Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery for Teens Is Not a Quick Fix

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 Read More