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Preteens can benefit from strength training, including lifting weights, but only if they use proper technique. By age 7 or 8, most children are mature and coordinated enough to participate in strength training, if they wish, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. There are ...

Even with safety improvements, "typical" cheerleading injuries can still occur. ...

Are you questioning whether a newborn's appearance in normal? Use the St. Louis Children's Hospital symptom checker to determine what is normal and if you should call the doctor. ...

Having a baby can be stressful enough for a new mom. But when complications occur leading to a separation between mom and baby, it can make things even more overwhelming. ...

What is shingles? Is shingles contagious? Can it be prevented? Can my child get shingles? These are just a few of the questions I’ve received from concerned parents. ...

Lice can be spread from child to child very easily, and they can be hard to get rid of. Here are some things to remember if lice enter your home. ...

Is it soreness or something more? Learn what parents should watch for, when kids need more rest, and when to see the doctor. ...

Sophia suffered from epilepsy that for years, but after receiving a groundbreaking procedure from the pediatric neurology team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, she is now seizure free. ...

The Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Program (EGID) Program provides care for pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and other EGIDs. ...

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Heart/Lung Transplant Program draws on the seamless collaboration of a closely-knit healthcare team of experts from our Heart Transplant and Lung Transplant Programs. ...