Autism Rates: Understanding the Rise
Autism diagnoses are on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says in a new report.…
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Why newborns need a vitamin K shot
With ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes, a newborn infant seems perfectly made. But the one thing a…
The Flu–When to Go From R&R to the ER
There are steps you can take to avoid the flu coming into your house. While there’s no guaranteed way…
Taking Life Lessons from Crohn’s Disease
Contributed by Darcy Galnor, whose daughter is a patient of Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville. The morning our daughter…
After 27 Years With Type 1 Diabetes, Here’s What I’ve Learned
I celebrated my first National Diabetes Awareness Month in 1990. I was twelve years old, had just started seventh…
New Blood Pressure Guideline for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new blood pressure assessment guidelines for children, endorsed by the American College…
