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It happens in a blink of an eye. You look over at your child and realize he is choking. He can’t cough, cry, speak or breathe. His face is bright red, and tears are streaming down his face. ...

Learn more about Liby Peterson's journey to find a heart transplant with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Leslie Grigg Garvin developed a friendship with Dr. Ralph Feigin after Grigg had a cardiac arrest and lapsed into a coma. Learn more about their stories. ...

Children with severe pulmonary hypertension (PH) who have failed medical therapy have limited treatment options and often die from right heart failure. A surgical procedure known as a Potts shunt is an old technique that is showing promise as an alternative therapy for treating children ...

Don’t let freezing temperatures stop you in your tracks. Frost, ice and snow don’t have to stop you, your child or your family from staying active. Whether children are athletes competing in winter sports or they love to play outside, parents can help them acclimate ...

Are your kids curious about the upcoming election? Learn important tips to talk to your kids about this important U.S. tradition. ...

It’s that time of year again when everyone -- including your kids -- seems to be sneezing and sniffling. You want to find the treatment that gets them back to health as quickly as possible, but how can you tell if it’s a common cold ...

It’s summer, and many parents are anticipating sending their child off for a few weeks of swimming, hiking and arts and crafts fun at summer camp. However, this excitement is often mixed with the anxiety of the child going off to camp – perhaps for ...

Poison ivy usually affects the hands and any area the hands may touch after coming into contact with the plant. Areas shaped like streaks or patches occur 1 to 2 weeks after exposure the first time a child gets poison ivy. ...

Stomach Flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is the most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea. It is always miserable, highly contagious, and downright disgusting. ...