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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases transmitted through sexual contact. Fifty percent of new STDs happen in people in the age range of 15 to 24 years. Protecting your adolescent from STDs The best way to prevent your ...

Mononucleosis, or mono, takes weeks to show up—and weeks to go away. But it’s not as scary as it seems. ...

Communication figures strongly in the goals the 2015-2016 chief residents have set for themselves. Their plans include broadening the resident curriculum and conferences to cover strategies for coping with the emotionally difficult situations that arise when caring for seriously ill children and their families. ...

Richard and Rita Teague had never given trauma credentials much thought until the night their sixteen-year-old daughter, Anna, was airlifted to St. Louis Children’s from the site of a devastating motor vehicle accident. ...

Ice cream and cold drinks should bring a smile to kids' faces. If your child winces instead, they may have sensitive teeth. ...

What is mosaicism? Mosaicism is when a person has 2 or more genetically different sets of cells in his or her body. Chromosomes are stick-shaped structures in the middle of each cell in the body. Each cell has 46 chromosomes grouped in 23 pairs. A ...

Here are some ideas on engaging kids of all ages in tasks that make them part of the celebration. ...

If your child is having problems with recurring running injury, be sure to see your doctor for an assessment. October 14, 2024, 2;00 P.M. One of the most important things a physical therapist can do for a runner is analyze their running form and provide ...

Sports activity is starting at younger and younger ages. Some of these sports can be highly competitive and require long hours of practice and game play. This increase in daily and weekly activity can lead to “overuse injuries.” These injuries occur because of stress on ...

From innovative surgeries to medical management, St. Louis Children's Hospital leads the way in successfully treating children with pulmonary hypertension. For a referral, call us at 314-454-KIDS (5437). ...