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Medical Animation: Bronchitis

During normal respiration, air travels through the nose, down the trachea, and into smaller and smaller airways called bronchi. The ...

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Medical Animation: Allergic Rhinitis

An allergy occurs when the body reacts to substances it can't tolerate. The substances, like tree pollen or dust mites ...

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Medical Animation: Valvular Regurgitation

The heart is a beating muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Inside the heart, four valves open and shut ...

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Medical Animation: Prenatal Heart Circulation

The heart and circulatory system of a fetus begin to form soon after conception. By the end of the fifth ...

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Childcare Options | How to Decide for Your Child

When it comes to choosing childcare, there is a wide range of options out there. A babysitter, nanny, in-home daycare ...

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4-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Celebrates After Taking First Independent Steps

Maya shared her first steps after her SDR surgery with the world! We're so proud of you, Maya - keep ...

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Watch Maya as She Takes Her First Steps

4-year-old Maya has Cerebral Palsy and has never been able to walk on her own, but watch as she takes ...

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Teen Continues His Remarkable Recovery After Nearly Losing His Leg in a Boating Accident

A boat accident badly sliced the leg and wrist of Ashton during a family outing in 2017. Ashton’s amazing recovery ...

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St. Louis Children's Hospital Aquariums Make Kids Smile

St. Louis Children's Hospital aquariums make kids smile and keep workers up to their gills in fun! ...