Children's Health

Back to school: After-school snacks that won’t spoil their dinner

Children's Health

Study: Body image issues begin as early as age 8

Child Body Image

CHOP’s new Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care set to open

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Study: Smoking near toddlers likely as bad as smoking while pregnant

Second Hand Smoke

Devon Still, daughter Leah present CHOP with donation

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CHOP falls to No. 2 on 'Best Children's Hospitals' list

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Children's Health

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles visit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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A smarter approach to snacking in schools

Children Diets

Omega-3 fatty acids may help boys with ADHD improve their concentration

CHOP studies seek clues to complications after heart surgery

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Advocating for your child when doctors doubt the diagnosis

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Devon Still's daughter receives encouraging news in battle with cancer

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Drexel study: Heavier kids may be more susceptible to eating disorders

Anorexia

'Really, really big news’ for kids with cancer

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CDC survey: 17% of high-school students contemplated suicide

Penn Staters dance to fight childhood cancer

Dancers

Screaming to sleep, Part One: The moral imperative to end 'cry it out'

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Hope 220 Homeless Shelter

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Yawning could help cool down the brain and strengthen social bonds

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