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Learn about education opportunities for healthcare professionals provided by St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Facts about obesity in adolescence According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 20% of children ages 6 to 11 in the U.S. are considered overweight and 18% of teens (ages 12 to 19) are overweight. Many more people are now overweight than 15 ...

Each season brings different activities and celebrations—and with them come an increased risk for different types of burn injuries. In the summer, there are firecrackers and campfires. In the winter, there are burning fireplaces and hot cocoa. ...

When it comes to outdoor air quality, there are several health concerns to monitor, especially for children. ...

Agranulocytosis, also known as agranulosis or granulopenia, is a condition that occurs when the bone marrow (the soft tissue inside bones) fails to make enough white blood cells. This condition can cause a suppressed immune response to bacteria and other infections because white blood cells ...

St. Louis Children's Hospital discusses how safe it is for your child to use TikTok and four tips for parents to make their child safer on TikTok. ...

Is your child not screaming for ice cream? He might have a problem with dairy. ...

What is sunburn? Sunburn is a red, painful skin reaction after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. The skin absorbs UV light from sunlight as well as artificial sources of light such as tanning beds. UV rays can also cause invisible damage to the skin. Excessive ...

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth. It is inherited when a child has two sickle cell genes, one from each parent. Children with sickle cell disease make an abnormal type of hemoglobin. ...

The Center For Foot Disorder uses two distinct stretches for your child’s clubbed foot, the ankle dorsiflexion, and the ankle inversion and eversion. ...