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Give the gift of healthy eating this holiday season. The holiday season brings parties, family gatherings and other festivities that present opportunities for unhealthy eating. Unplanned desserts, snacks and appetizers can quickly add calories to everyone’s diet. “No one has to put on extra pounds ...

Parents with children diagnosed with differences of sex development often have many questions about their child’s diagnosis and treatment. The DSD team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers answers to many common questions. ...

Virtually every child looks forward to summertime. School is out, the weather is great, and many get together for fun in the sun by playing in and around water. ...

The main goal is to keep the tooth in an environment that is as similar as possible to the human body. The tooth should stay in this environment from the time it is knocked out to the time you arrive at a dentist’s office for ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital nurses’ names are in bold. Book Chapters Ellis, M.,Justice, L., Mann, J., & Moellinger, A. (2023). Respiratory management. In M. Rummell and D. Beke (Eds.), Advanced practice provider curriculum (2nd ed., pp. 261-274). The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society. Ellis, M.,Justice ...

Don’t we all rush to the sound of a whimper or a cry to kiss away the pain? “Mommy kiss it and make it feel better” she pleads. Instead of making it feel better we are actually introducing bacteria and germs from our mouths into ...

What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Although many people may have toxoplasma infection, very few have symptoms. This is because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. Babies who become infected before birth can be ...

Sometimes, a breastfed baby will gain weight more slowly than he or she should. This could be because the mother isn't making enough milk, the baby can't get enough milk out of the breast, or the baby has a medical problem. Your baby's healthcare provider ...

Resilience is inner strength that helps children cope with and adapt to stressful or negative events. ...

Facts about lead exposure Here are facts that can help you keep your children safe: Lead poisoning is a totally preventable disease. Lead exposure can harm young children and babies—even before they are born. Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead ...