What does your baby’s smile mean to you?
Children don’t come with an instruction manual, but thankfully for them, we are hardwired to respond to infants. During the transition to parenthood, hormonal and
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pediatrics
New therapy for pediatric brain tumors could reduce long-term cognitive issues
When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the first actions usually revolve around ensuring his or her survival. However, brain tumor treatment can
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Social media: A new tool in the doctor’s bag?
When you Google your doctor’s name, have you ever considered that your doctor could be Googling yours too? A survey at a major urban medical
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How to care for the fasting child
The middle of May marks the beginning of the month of Ramadan, the time of year where Muslims around the world choose to abstain from
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Recognizing signs of child abuse, maltreatment
Whether you are a teacher or caregiver, working with children can be a rewarding experience. This daily interaction also puts you in a position to
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Growing Up Baylor: Dr. Lindy McGee
Imagine studying, training and eventually working at the same institution during the span of your career. A special group of physicians, faculty members, researchers and
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What’s the link between HPV and head and neck cancer?
As a molecular epidemiologist, I’ve been conducting research on human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers since my dissertation work in 2003. While working with the clinical faculty
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Breaking down myths and truths about autism
There have been many breakthroughs in the world of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research in recent years. However, between 2008 and 2014, the rate of
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Don’t be scared: Know the difference between a nightmare and a night terror
What’s the difference between a nightmare and a night terror? If you, as a parent, are awakened by your child’s screams in the night, either
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Recognizing juvenile arthritis
When most people think of arthritis, they picture adults with aching joints. But children can suffer from arthritis as well. Juvenile arthritis impacts approximately one
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