Holiday visits, even with vaccines, are a balancing act for families
Nov 18, 2021
How should you handle family get-togethers this year? The answer will differ for everyone, experts say, but it's still possible to have a healthy holiday.
Children's Health News
Plaque-lined arteries put future health of young American Indians at risk
Nov 11, 2021
Young American Indians with early signs of atherosclerosis may be especially vulnerable to cardiovascular events later in life, according to new research that calls for earlier interventions.
Two heart operations in her first 8 months of life
Nov 4, 2021
Four-year-old Molly Tittsworth of Wichita, Kansas, has already had two heart surgeries and faces more in the future. But today she is thriving, and big brother, McCoy, is her biggest fan.
What parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
Nov 4, 2021
Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is available for younger children, here are answers to common questions on parents' minds.
A growing phenomenon, youth caregivers need recognition, support
Nov 3, 2021
Millions of young people nationwide provide care for a family member, a situation exacerbated by the rise in single-parent households resulting in part from the opioid crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. The physical and mental effects are far-reaching.
'Balance' is the key word in new dietary guidance for heart health
Nov 2, 2021
The American Heart Association's new dietary guidance for improving cardiovascular health emphasizes broad eating patterns instead of narrowly focusing on any single food or nutrient.
A heart patient as a child, he's now a resident caring for heart patients
Oct 19, 2021
Matt Lum had open-heart surgery at 8 1/2 months old. Regular cardiologist appointments growing up inspired him to pursue medicine.
A guide for what doctors and parents can do as Kawasaki disease kids grow up
Oct 11, 2021
Kawasaki disease has long-term health implications, but the transition from pediatric to adult care needs to be handled better, a new report says.
Pioneering Hispanic health study keeps uncovering trove of info
Oct 8, 2021
The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos and its additional study in youth have provided important insights into a fast-growing, diverse population.
3-year-old with Down syndrome is already a model and heart ambassador
Oct 7, 2021
When Ariel Hernandez was 2, she had groundbreaking heart surgery. A year later, she's putting a face on an otherwise scary diagnosis.