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Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on 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.

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Noisy Breathing in Kids
Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it.
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Common Misconceptions of Life After Heart Surgery
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.

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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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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

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When a Seizure Isn’t Epilepsy

Mar 13, 2026

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. Read More

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Celiac Disease: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Mar 02, 2026

First published May 2017 Updated March 2026 Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that occurs in some people when they ingest the proteins found in wheat, barley and rye – collectively known as gluten. Read More

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7 Myths and Facts about Celiac Disease

Feb 27, 2026

Here are some common misconceptions about celiac disease and the facts behind this often misunderstood diagnosis. Read More

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Surviving the Stomach Bug: Parent Edition

Feb 26, 2026

The “stomach flu” can make for a long few days for kids and caregivers alike. Learn simple, practical tips to keep your child hydrated, comfortable and on the road to recovery—plus when it’s time to call the doctor. Read More

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Why We Talk about Poop for a Peeing Problem

Feb 20, 2026

Is your child urgently running to the bathroom and having urinary accidents? Is your child experiencing urinary tract infections (UTIs) or pain with urination? Urinary problems and UTIs occur in many children and can affect family, social and school life. Read More