Head back safely to school sports with this expert advice
Aug 15, 2023
School sports can put a student on a lifelong track for health, but parents and coaches should understand risks about heat, heart health and more.
Children's Health News
For pediatrician mom, 'back to school' starts well before first day of class
Aug 10, 2023
Pediatrician and registered dietitian Dr. Natalie Muth talks about how she applies her expertise to preparing kids and parents for the new school year.
As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping
Jul 17, 2023
E-cigarette use continues to grow, especially among young people. So does evidence of adverse health effects, according to an American Heart Association report.
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk
Jul 12, 2023
Summer is a time when kids can gain unhealthy weight, and several factors put Latino children at higher risk for developing obesity.
Flu-related myocarditis is rare but can be fatal, as Ohio family learned
Jul 10, 2023
Abbie Hauler got the flu when she was 14. Her mother never expected it to kill her. She died when it led to myocarditis.
Teen with gene mutation gets rare heart operation
Jun 27, 2023
Anniston Fairbanks has a genetic mutation linked to abnormal heart rhythms. The 15-year-old recently had a rare operation to stabilize her heart.
12 days after learning about CPR and AEDs, an NFL coach used his knowledge to help save a 3-year-old
Jun 26, 2023
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris teamed with an ER doctor to revive Wyatt Stanley after he nearly drowned in a Las Vegas swimming pool.
Young girl who endured heart defect and stroke is now a healthy adult
Jun 21, 2023
Shelby Lombardo survived a congenital heart defect that doctors almost missed, followed by open-heart surgery and a stroke.
Hey, dads: You play a big and important role in your kids' health
Jun 15, 2023
Fathers influence their children's physical and mental health in unique ways. For Father's Day, here's a look at some.
Teen had cardiac arrest in a snowstorm. Communities worked together to save his life.
Jun 12, 2023
Ethan Rutherford was 14 when his heart stopped during a snowstorm. It took cooperation across cities to get him to the hospital.