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Brains react less robustly to success, rewards By Jim Dryden / Washington University School of Medicine For many children, holidays and birthdays are often linked to presents and excitement, but when a young child doesn’t seem all that enthused about getting gifts, it could be ...

Meet Joan Downey, MD, MPH
, whose decision to become a neonatologist was derived from an early experience. ...

When not properly disposed of or locked up, unused prescription opioids can lead to drug abuse and addiction. Many strong painkillers prescribed by physicians are opioids. ...

Read more about Veyda's struggle with gastroschisis and her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

Swim safety devices can help your kids enjoy the water with confidence. Summer has arrived, and your little ones cannot wait to cool off in the lake or neighborhood pool. But while water is wonderful, it can also be dangerous if not approached with caution ...

Become a Heart Safe school In partnership with Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adams Memory), St. Louis Children’s Hospital can help your school become Heart Safe. This initiative aims to improve outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest by providing schools with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), cardiopulmonary ...

Commercials will have you believe that there’s no healthier choice on a hot day than a sports drink. After all, these tasty, colorful drinks claim to replace electrolytes. ...

The holiday season is a fun time for kids. They’re seeing family, getting presents and going to school parties—all times when good manners are important. ...

Learn about the Cancer Therapy program for children with all types of cancer at St. Louis Children's Hospital. For more information, contact us at 314-454-KIDS. ...

Feeding: You have two choices for feeding your baby, breast milk or formula. Do not give your baby anything else to eat (including juice, water, or regular milk) until your pediatrician recommends it. Interested in Breastfeeding? There have been cases of women successfully breast-feeding adopted ...