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Childrens Health

Pa. father walks marathon carrying 65 pounds for cystic fibrosis

  • Aug 26
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Kindergarten vaccination rates inch down yet again

  • Aug 19

What's in baby diapers? CA bill would require ingredients disclosure

  • Aug 14

CHOP celebrates milestone of 500 fetal Spina Bifida surgeries

  • Aug 14

Nurse honored for dedicating career to healing children

  • Aug 12

Pediatrician weighs in following executive order on childhood vaccines

  • Aug 11

Trump order changes childhood vaccine schedule

  • Aug 10

Parents speak out after baby undergoes groundbreaking in-utero surgery

  • Aug 9

Latest Videos

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Pediatrician weighs in following executive order on childhood vaccines

  • Aug 11
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Trump order changes childhood vaccine schedule

  • Aug 11
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'Get off your phones': Surgeon general advisory calls on kids to cut screen time

  • May 22
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12-year-old cancer survivor dreams of becoming Flyers goaltender

  • Apr 30
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Experts weigh stakes of youth gambling in America

  • Mar 27
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Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

  • Dec 11, 2025
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Phillies legend Ryan Howard visits Nemours Children's Hospital

  • Sep 26, 2025
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Camp Jeremy returns to Montgomery County

  • Aug 19, 2025

Latest Stories

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Dad shares warning for parents after son dies suddenly on summer vacation

Justin Vu was on a family trip to Oregon when he first began showing symptoms.

  • Jul 30
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What are caffeine pouches and why are schools banning them?

Caffeine pouches or energy pouches are rising in popularity, and children and teenagers are increasingly showing interest in the small sachets.

  • May 25

'Get off your phones': Surgeon general advisory calls on kids to cut screen time

The advisory was released amid a growing debate over cellphone usage and its impact on youth.

  • May 22

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

New evidence shows that kids need pauses between concentrated bouts of learning so the brain can hold and store the information. Researchers also say recess gives kids a chance to navigate relationships and build confidence, which is just as important for older kids as younger ones.

  • May 11

'Public health crisis': Experts weigh the stakes of youth gambling in America

An ABC News examination of the rise in youth gambling, fueled by a new form of online wagering, indicates a troubling trend of gambling addictions among young people.

  • Mar 28