Measles FAQ: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Avoid It
Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD
March 4, 2025
Following the development of the measles vaccine and efforts to routinely vaccinate children, cases of the disease dramatically decreased across the United States. Over the past decade, however, cases and outbreaks of measles...
Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are very common, especially in children. The lining inside the nose has many small blood vessels close to the surface. When they become irritated, injured or damaged, they can break open...
Gentle Parenting: What It Is, How It Can Help, and Possible Drawbacks
Laura H. Dawson, MD
March 6, 2025
While parenting can be described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences, it is also one of the hardest. It feels vitally important to nail it, to get it just right. What is the secret to parenting well? Do you mimic your...
Chest Pain in Children and Teens: Should You Be Concerned?
Thomas J. Seery, MD
February 20, 2025
It is common for children and teenagers to occasionally feel sharp chest pains. These pains are typically brief, but at times they can be quite intense and scary. For this reason, and because chest pain is a well-recognized...
