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What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
Even though it sounds a bit ominous, Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition that causes pain and swelling below ...
Turn Up the Heat with Exercise
As the weather changes and there is less opportunity for outdoor play, make plans for more indoor exercises to keep ...
Thrower's Exercises
There are many benefits of playing sports. Kids active in sports rely on exercise to strengthen muscle and bone, lower ...
Your Most Important Summer Accessory
Wherever your family goes this summer, it’s important to be prepared in case of medical emergency. The best way to ...
Yes, Germs Can Be Good!
Jason Newland, MD, MEd, a Washington University infectious diseases physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how. ...
What to Expect After an Autism Diagnosis
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness has grown since experts began closely studying its prevalence nearly 20 years ago. More parents ...
Water or Sports Drinks?
Commercials will have you believe that there’s no healthier choice on a hot day than a sports drink. After all ...
The Right Way To Wrap
Help your baby sleep snug and sound in a safer swaddle. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents keep their ...
The Right Way to Throw Away
Teens often begin abusing opioid painkillers after they get a prescription for one. ...