Pediatric Medicine

Melatonin CDC Study

Reports of melatonin ingestion in children have risen significantly in recent years

Children's Health

Penn, CHOP researchers receive $1.05 million grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to study childhood obesity

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Children's Health

Rutgers' dedicated pediatric multiple sclerosis program only one in New Jersey

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Children's Health

Philly-area father-daughter duo raising funds and awareness for pediatric headaches

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Children's Health

CHOP to open pediatric urgent care center in Bryn Mawr

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Children's Health

These are the pediatrician-backed tips for preventing food allergies in children

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Children's Health

Defending a parent’s right to withhold vaccines when they want to

Children's Health

New policy for pediatricians encourages affirmative treatment of trans and gender diverse youth

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Children's Health

My toddler stopped walking and it was terrifying: educating parents on a toxic synovitis diagnosis

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CHOP taking part in $14.8 million research effort into link between birth defects, childhood cancer

Teething trouble: Fussiness, sleepless nights and (worst of all) a baby in pain

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CHOP unveils $50 million effort for pediatric genetics research

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Six Philadelphia hospitals join study to treat deadly epileptic seizures

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Sleep Apnea Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

Amelia Fletcher Little Library 2

Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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