Treatment Brings Hope to Children Facing Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a...
Neurologists can treat spinal muscular atrophy with a new and powerful drug.
Children's Health, Neurology, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
Category: Pediatric Medicine
How Food Additives Can Harm Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents against added ingredients that can harm children’s development. A UNC pediatrician weighs in.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About the HPV Vaccine
An expert in adolescent health and vaccines answers questions about this cancer-preventing immunization.
Adolescent Health, Children's Health, Pediatric Medicine, Primary Care, Sexual Health
Is My Baby Crying Too Much?
Learn how to soothe a crying baby and when it’s time to take him or her to the doctor.
Help Your Son Develop Healthy Coping Skills
Teaching Boys It’s OK to Cry.
Adolescent Health, Children's Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Pediatric Medicine
Understand ‘Dry Drowning’ and Know the Signs
You may have heard terrifying stories of children dying long after being submerged in water. Here’s how to keep your children safe.
Spotting Concussions in Babies and Toddlers
Kids and adults can talk about their symptoms, but the littlest ones can’t. Here’s how to spot brain injury.
Ask the Pediatrician: Baby Vaccines
Pediatrician Edward Pickens, MD, talks about why baby vaccines are a must.
Teenage Heart Patient Aspires to Help Others
High school senior Sam Deacon is thriving after overcoming a rare and life-threatening heart condition.
Cardiology, Children's Health, Heart Failure, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
From High-Risk Preemie to Boisterous Boy
David Cumbie was a premature baby who couldn’t breathe or make noises on his own. Now, he’s a thriving first-grader who is talking—a lot!
Children's Health, Patient Care, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
Your Child Has ADHD—Now What?
You can take steps as a parent to help your child succeed at school and at home.
Sock Monkeys and Fiberglass Cows: One Volunteer’s Commitment ...
After decades crafting sock monkeys for pediatric patients at UNC Hospitals, Nidia Scharlock was honored in November with a ceremony at the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill and the dedication of a cow named Mookie.