The Nemours Foundation
About Us
KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 — and has been accessed by about half a billion visitors. On a typical weekday, more than 500,000 visitors access KidsHealth's reliable information.
Articles by The Nemours Foundation
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Breastfeeding Doesn't Increase Kids' Risk of Cavities
Regularly putting babies to bed with a bottle or letting little ones walk around with sugary drinks all day are...
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FDA Officially Nixes Cough and Cold Meds for Babies and Toddlers
Amid the annual sniffling and sneezing of the cold and flu season, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally...
Topics: Childhood Infections -
With Many Kids Not Getting the Right Care, Parents Can Be Advocates for Kids' Health
The increasing complexities of the health care system — from co-pays to referrals to crowded waiting rooms — make...
Topics: Childhood Physical Health -
Some Toddlers at Greater Risk for Iron Deficiency
As toddlers progress from babies to big kids, they tend to drink more milk and become ever more finicky about what they...
Topics: Nutrition -
Picky Eating May Be Inherited From Parents
You spent an hour whipping up a feast you're convinced your little one will love, only to have the meal met with a...
Topics: Nutrition -
AAP Urges Autism Screening for All Kids Under 2
Calling autism an "urgent public health issue," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in early...
Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorders -
USDA Provides Personalized Nutrition Tool for Expectant and Nursing Moms
When you're trying to nurture not just your own body but also your growing baby's, navigating your way through...
Topics: Nutrition -
Are Too Many Babies Taking Antireflux Medications?
Spitting up is a common, albeit messy, part of being a baby. But some little ones have a harder time keeping their...
Topics: Baby Feeding & Nutrition -
Is My Daughter Too Concerned With Her Looks?
My 14-year-old daughter seems to be obsessed about her appearance all of a sudden. She spends hours in the bathroom and...
Topics: Body Image Defined -
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Kids and Self-Image We all spend time in front of the mirror — dressing, grooming, or checking our appearance. This...
Topics: Body Image Defined
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