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RSV on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know

RSV can be spread easily when a person has close contact with someone who has the infection, touches a surface that has the virus on it, or comes in contact with droplets from a cough or sneeze. According to the … See more

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Physical Activity: A Key Ingredient to Keeping Kids at a

WEBa better outlook on life. Healthy, active kids are also more likely to do better in school. And physical competence builds self-esteem at every age. Additionally, regular …

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Leading Organizations Advocate for Better Care for Mothers and …

WEBAdvocates and clinicians from Nemours Children’s spoke with congressional leaders from Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania to underscore the need …

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Advocating for Maternal and Child Health – Why It’s Essential

WEBRates of mental health concerns among adolescents, including depression and suicidal thoughts, have risen substantially in recent years. Studies have also shown …

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Covid-19: 5 Reasons Not to Let Your Guard Down Now

WEBIn most states, the COVID-19 vaccine is now available to people age 16 and over. But studies are still ongoing in children under the age of 16. They likely will not be …

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"Whole Child" Health: Integrative Medicine Helps Heal Kids Inside …

WEBIntegrative medicine is an approach to care that puts your child at the center. It addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and …

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Nemours Children’s Health Celebrates Five Years of the Healthy …

WEBSince 2018, Nemours Children’s Health has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help states create healthier early care and …

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Positively Delicious: Having Healthy Conversations About Food

WEBPositively Delicious: Having Healthy Conversations About Food. 3 min read Published July 17, 2020. Melanie Franklin, PhD, Psychology Fellow, contributed to this …

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What You Could Miss If You Skip Your Child’s Well Visit

WEBWhat You Could Be Missing by Skipping Your Child’s Well Visit. Physical Exam: A regular physical exam can help your doctor pick up hard-to-detect issues like …

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Meet the Resident: Haleigh McCahon

WEB2 min read Published January 30, 2024. Meet Haleigh McCahon, a second-year categorical pediatrics resident at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. Haleigh …

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Panel at Nemours Children’s Hospital Discusses Teen Mental …

WEBMaxine and Vivian joined psychologists from Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware in a recent panel discussion on teen mental health and social media. …

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Vitamin D: An Important Role in Teen Health

WEBToo much Vitamin D (more than 4,000 units a day) can lead to too much calcium being absorbed into the body, which can cause problems such as vomiting, …

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PICU Basics and Preventing Post Intensive Care Syndrome

WEBRates of mental health concerns among adolescents, including depression and suicidal thoughts, have risen substantially in recent years. Studies have also shown …

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Which Cereals and Bars are Best for Kids

WEBHealthy Cereals for Kids: Barbara’s Bakery ® Multigrain Spoonfuls: 120 calories, 3 gm protein, 1.5 gm fat, 5 gm sugar, 4 gm fiber. Kashi ® 7 Whole Grain Puffs: …

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The Pioneering Women Behind Fentanyl-Related Syndrome …

WEBYou may have seen in the news recently—in stories airing on NBC, and published in The Philadelphia Inquirer[PA1] and USA Today—, the extraordinary study …

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Innovation in Pediatric Care: Meghan’s Story

WEBMeghan’s treatments at Nemours included a sacral neuromodulation procedure by Dr. Hagerty, the only physician in the region who does this procedure. …

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Compassionate Care: Cruz’s Story

WEBRates of mental health concerns among adolescents, including depression and suicidal thoughts, have risen substantially in recent years. Studies have also shown …

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Let’s Rethink How We Talk to Teens about Their Weight

WEBPerhaps we need to rethink how we talk to our teenagers who have a weight issue. At the Nemours Children’s Health Eating Disorders Evaluation and Management …

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Period Poverty & Top Myths about Periods

WEBThe length of a menstrual cycle can range from 21 to 35 days, and many people will have an irregular cycle, especially when they first start menstruating. The …

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From Pitch to Progress: Jarnum’s Story

WEBIn the world of sports, injuries are often seen as setbacks, hurdles that athletes must overcome to get back to doing what they love. For Jarnum, a 15-year-old elite …

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