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When Does Newborn Jaundice Require the NICU? Signs, Treatment and Recovery

Bringing home a new baby is an exciting time, but learning that your newborn has jaundice can understandably raise many questions and concerns. Most babies with newborn jaundice do not need care in a hospital’s neonatal...

September 14, 2026

8 min read

A girl snacking on a carrot stick in school, following a healthy habit.

Children’s Health

7 Family Habits for a Healthy School Year

When parents and guardians model healthy habits and self-control, such as nutritious eating, healthy technology habits and good sleep hygiene, they create a positive environment that encourages children to adopt these...

September 8, 2026

6 min read

A woman holding her newborn baby, who is laying on her chest, in a hospital bed.

Children’s Health Women's Health

A Midwife’s Guide to Creating a Birth Plan: What to Include and How to Prepare

Creating a birth plan is a helpful way to prepare for one of the most important days of your life. It gives you the opportunity to think about your preferences, learn about your options and share what matters most to...

September 4, 2026

9 min read

Sleeping newborn in hands of his mother.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health

Hydrocephalus (Water on the Brain): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and New Research

Hydrocephalus, often called “water on the brain,” is a serious neurological condition where fluid builds up inside the brain and can cause dangerous pressure. Doctors traditionally believed this happened because the...

September 2, 2026

5 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

What You Need to Know About West Nile Virus: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Prevention

A confirmed case of West Nile virus in New York City may raise questions about what the virus means for you. If you’ve seen the headlines, here’s what you need to know: Most people infected with West Nile...

August 21, 2026

6 min read

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Children’s Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Football Injury Prevention for Kids: How to Keep Young Athletes Safe this Season 

Back-to-school means football season is here. For many families, that means practices, games  and time spent cheering from the sidelines. Football is a great way for kids to stay active, build confidence and learn about...

August 21, 2026

5 min read

A teenage boy having his blood pressure checked by his pediatrician in a medical office.

Children’s Health Heart and Vascular Health

Can a Sports Physical Help Detect Heart Problems? What Parents Should Know

When news breaks about a young athlete collapsing during a game, it’s natural for parents to wonder, Could this happen to my child? While these tragedies are heartbreaking, sudden cardiac death in young athletes...

August 17, 2026

4 min read

A young boy being consoled by his father while looking anxious.

Behavioral Health Children’s Health Mental Health

Navigating the “Sunday Scaries”: Helping Your Child Manage School Anxiety 

Many families notice the same pattern every week. The weekend is going well, but by Sunday evening, everything changes. A child who seemed happy all weekend may suddenly become quiet, tearful, irritable, or complain of...

August 14, 2026

5 min read

A young boy wearing a red coat and sipping from a red soda can.

Children’s Health Heart and Vascular Health

Kids and Caffeine: Is Coffee or an Energy Drink Safe for Children? 

Your child asks for a sip of your coffee. Your middle schooler wants an energy drink before a game. Your teenager grabs a cold brew on the way to school.  These moments are becoming more common, leaving many...

August 5, 2026

5 min read

Topic: Children’s Health

When Does Newborn Jaundice Require the NICU? Signs, Treatment and Recovery

7 Family Habits for a Healthy School Year

A Midwife’s Guide to Creating a Birth Plan: What to Include and How to Prepare

Hydrocephalus (Water on the Brain): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and New Research

What You Need to Know About West Nile Virus: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Prevention

Football Injury Prevention for Kids: How to Keep Young Athletes Safe this Season

Can a Sports Physical Help Detect Heart Problems? What Parents Should Know

Navigating the “Sunday Scaries”: Helping Your Child Manage School Anxiety

Kids and Caffeine: Is Coffee or an Energy Drink Safe for Children?

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