Consider safety when holiday shopping for kids
The holiday season usually means cold weather, time with family and, for many, gift giving that leads to a host of new toys for little
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In case you missed it: treating pediatric AIDS in Papua New Guinea, Google Glass & surgery and more
We hope you have recuperated after last week’s brief holiday break. Catch up on news from Baylor College of Medicine and other headlines related to
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Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative at Texas Children’s Hospital expands to Papua New Guinea
Yesterday, jointly with Texas Children’s Hospital, the Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric AIDS Initiative announced their efforts to improve global health have expanded with a new
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Parents should be cautious when treating kids for coughs and colds
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every 151 2-year-olds is treated for unintentional medication overdose and 1/3 of emergency room visits
Read MoreCamp experience revitalizes cancer patients, caregivers
Thirty years ago, Dr. ZoAnn Dreyer participated in the inaugural Camp Periwinkle, a summer camp for patients at the Texas Children’s Cancer Center and their
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When to get vaccinated? Expert provides vaccine reminders
For many, August is a month of starting anew – starting a new year at school, getting rid of old school supplies and getting new
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Do kids need sports drinks?
Although children may request sports drinks, they offer little advantage over cool water, say nutritionists at Baylor College of Medicine and the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition
Read MoreTips for exposing kids to new foods
Children taste different flavors in foods than adults do and according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, exposing children to various foods early
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