Children’s Center - October 2018 Archives

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious childhood illness that commonly affects kids ages 5 or under. However, anyone can become sickened – especially ...

Halloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The consequences can ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Want to stay hydrated? Drink before you're thirsty Did you know you're already dehydrated when you start to feel thirsty? And that ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been reporting a dramatic increase in cases of acute flaccid myelitis since August 2014. To ...

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is ...

Marlis O'Brien relied on numerous organizations for guidance after her young son was diagnosed with a rare disease. That experience inspired her to volunteer and ...

Beverage choices affect calorie intake and quality of your daily diet. And according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 2-month-old granddaughter’s belly button is very large and sticks out well beyond her tummy. What might cause this? Should we be ...

Three out of 4 child car seats are not installed properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kim Lombard, an injury prevention ...

An uptick in cases of acute flaccid myelitis has been reported since August 2014, according to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC). To date, the CDC has ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At her most recent well-child checkup, my 13-year-old daughter was given a questionnaire about depression, even though she doesn’t have any symptoms ...

If your children are running off to school without sitting down for breakfast, try these make-ahead whole-wheat pumpkin pancakes or banana oatmeal pancakes. Freeze individual ...