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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Hemangiomas: Suzanne's Story
The first one appeared when Anna was just a few days old. I thought it was a diaper rash at first. As a first-time mom,...
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Getting Kids to Give: Lynda's Story
Like many parents, Lynda wanted to instill in her kids a desire to perform good deeds in the community — and beyond....
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Study: Thimerosal in Vaccines Doesn't Negatively Affect the Brain
A decade ago, most moms and dads probably didn't know what was in their kids' vaccines. But one particular ingredient,...
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Health Officials Urge Flu Shots for All Kids Who Need Them
The flu comes around every year, bringing the dreadful illness to the masses — up to 20% of the population, in fact,...
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The Importance of Protecting Kids From Secondhand Smoke
Smoking sections are becoming ancient history as businesses, restaurants, airlines, and many states have realized that...
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Keeping Kids' Asthma in Check This Fall
From the common cold to mold, the respiratory viruses and allergens regularly swirling around the classrooms can send...
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Teen Girls Who Feel Less Accepted at School More Likely to Gain Excess Pounds
Craving acceptance and popularity is as much a part of being a teen as wanting to get behind the wheel or hoping to...
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Just Two Cups of Coffee a Day Can Double Miscarriage Risk, Says Study
It's not news that downing a ton of caffeine-filled beverages while you're expecting isn't a good idea. But doctors...
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Eczema Rise in Kids Worldwide:
Scientists know that the environment — from pollution to pollen — can affect kids' health, making asthma and...
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Parents' Perceptions About Kids' Weight Often Off
As moms and dads, it's perfectly natural to want to see your kids in the best — and absolutely healthiest — light....
Topics: Childhood Obesity
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