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Cold-weather running tips for young athletes

Although the weather is colder, it doesn't mean your kid has to give up on outdoor running and exercising. Many ...

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Does my child have winter allergies or a cold?

Telling the difference between cold symptoms and allergy symptoms can be tricky — even in the winter. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, MD ...

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Could the air in my home be making my child sick?

Just as you consider pollutants and the quality of the air outside, you should think about things indoors that could ...

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Judy Bentley and Missouri State Senator Lincoln Hough Receive 2023 Advocacy Awards

Judy Bentley, BSN, MA, and Missouri State Senator Lincoln Hough have dedicated their personal time and professional talents toward improving ...

Patient Stories

Seeking Answers for Rare and Unknown Diseases

Two siblings diagnosed with the same rare disease work with a team of Washington University specialists to move pediatric medicine ...

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Getting Your Family Through the 2024 Flu Season

It’s that time of year – flu season. We are seeing many cases of Influenza at St. Louis Children’s Hospital ...

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Is My Child Old Enough to Take Cold Medicine?

We are deep into cold and flu season, and parents often ask us when they can give their children cough ...

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Common Wrestling Skin Infections in Teen Athletes

It is high school wrestling season. As a sports medicine doctor, we often get the job of doing “skin checks” ...

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Wishes for the New Year

As we reach the end of this year, hear a few wishes for the new year from the St. Louis ...