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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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...
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Kids Who Don't Get Enough Sleep More Likely to Get Hurt
Kids need different amounts of sleep as they grow to help both their brains and their bodies function at their best....
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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...
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Older Kids Riding as Passengers Dying Far Too Often
Most parents know that a child safety seat in the back seat is the only safe place for babies and toddlers when they...
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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...
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CPSC Cautions Parents About Crib Safety
You lay your baby down to sleep in the crib, looking at that peaceful little face and thinking your infant is perfectly...
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Measles Outbreak Traced Back to Just One Boy
A time-honored tradition for young athletes, the Little League World Series had an unexpected guest last year —...
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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...
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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...
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Internet Predators "Usually Look for Teens Instead of Kids"
When you hear about online child molesters you probably envision pedophiles pretending to be kids and scouring the Net...
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