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Like adults, many kids today are under more stress than ever. And it’s showing up as increased prevalence of sleep disorders in children, says Merielle Hobson, a nurse practitioner in the Sleep Lab at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. ...

Epilepsy surgery offers some children less severe symptoms or even a seizure-free life. Our team has performed hundreds of pediatric epilepsy surgeries over decades. It includes national leaders in epilepsy care, who pioneered new surgery options for children with difficult-to-treat epilepsy. ...

In March 2016, Leo Martin contracted a virus, but as a child with a history of asthma and allergies, his parents, Claire and Jason, had seen him sick before. After about a week they thought he had recovered, but this time something was different with ...

With wet diapers continually holding moisture and chemicals against the skin, it is no wonder that many babies are destined to encounter diaper rash. While some diaper rashes may not be preventable, much can be done to minimize the problem. ...

Renal failure refers to temporary or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function, and chronic renal failure progresses slowly over at least three months and can lead to permanent renal failure. ...

We perform more craniosynostosis surgeries than any other facility in Missouri. Our experienced surgeons can help your child, too. Contact St. Louis Children's Hospital at 314.454.5437. ...

View before and after photos of children who have had nasal reconstruction due to congenital birth defects or trauma at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Learn more about child plastic surgery. ...

Your child says her lip feels funny — like a tingling or burning. The next day, she wakes up with a reddish blister on her lip. She likely has a cold sore, also known as a fever blister. ...

When a dangerous viral challenge spreads on social media, it’s important to have honest conversations with your child to help them stay safe. ...

The emergency room at St. Louis Children's Hospital specializes in "ouchless" care, a way of providing emergency care to children in the least painful way possible. Learn more about how we make medicine less scary for children in emergency and trauma situations. ...