When pediatric heart surgeon faced a rare case, he sought advice from a trusted mentor. His dad.
Jun 16, 2021
The bond between son and father, Drs. John and David Cleveland, is quite extraordinary. AHA CEO Nancy Brown shares their story.
Children's Health News
As the pandemic wanes, get kids on the road to good health this summer
Jun 7, 2021
The pandemic may have engendered unhealthy habits for kids and their parents, but this summer presents the chance to start fixing that. Here are some tips.
Deep disparities persist in who gets exposed to secondhand smoke
May 27, 2021
Secondhand smoke remains more widespread than most people think, experts say, with serious health ramifications for nonsmokers, especially children, Black adults and people living below the poverty line.
Kids with sleep apnea into teen years could develop high blood pressure
May 21, 2021
Children who don't outgrow obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as adolescents, a long-term study says.
A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity
May 20, 2021
A new study of microbes in a baby's gut suggests levels of some bacteria may predict whether a child will develop overweight or obesity.
What to tell your young teen about their shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
May 13, 2021
With a COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids as young as 12, it's a good time for parents to listen to their children's concerns – and talk about safety, social media and more.
Preterm deliveries may pose long-term stroke risk for mothers
May 10, 2021
A new study encompassing more than 2 million women over 40 years suggests women who deliver babies prematurely face an increased risk of stroke for decades to come.
Prenatal stress can program a child's brain for later health issues
May 6, 2021
How we respond to stress as adults may be influenced by the stress our mothers experienced during pregnancy.
5 things to know this Earth Day about how the environment affects health
Apr 14, 2021
The environment and your health are closely linked. Learn the connection between air pollution, climate change and you.
Instructed in CPR by 911 dispatcher, Nebraska couple saves 13-day-old son
Apr 12, 2021
When their baby stopped breathing, Lincoln, Nebraska, news anchor Bill Schammert and his wife, Kym, saved his life using CPR. They credit the 911 dispatcher for guiding them through it.