Catholic Health News & Stories

These tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and National Institutes of Health can help you keep your family safe and warm.

Spitting up resolves in most babies by 9 to 12 months of age.

You should always feel free to call your pediatrician’s office even if it’s for minor things like sleep problems, a cold or parenting advice.

The stomach flu, common in children, is highly contagious and can quickly cause your household to feel under the weather.

Cradle cap is very common and not harmful.

Parents have many questions about the use of antibiotics to treat their sick baby or older child.

Knowing the symptoms and when to seek care can help prevent croup from worsening.

Advances in cardiac care for children give more treatment options to explore.

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children.

The most significant misconception about scoliosis is what causes it.

Try these helpful tips to make exercise fun for your children.

Quality sleep is vital for everything from physical growth and development to the ability to concentrate and perform well at school. 

Within the first year of life, most babies have up to seven colds. 

Use these tips to help your shot-reluctant kids overcome their concerns about immunization.

School lunches and after-school snacks are a great place to start making healthy food choices.

Helpful tips to ease some of the stress and make the flight smoother for everyone.

Talking to Your Kids about Healthy Food and Weight.

Successful breastfeeding is a combination of 10 percent making milk and 90 percent confidence.

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a bacterial, respiratory infection that cause intense coughing fits.

What parents need to know about mental health issues during adolescence.

You often can tell if your baby is warmer than usual by feeling their forehead but only a thermometer can tell how high the temperature.

Know when to get the right care for swimmer's ear or an ear infection.

A baby’s skin is more delicate and thinner than an adult’s and burns and irritates more easily.

Stress fractures are common in children and teens.

Parents can take many steps to reduce their baby's risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.

The greatest risk from arsenic exposure is during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood.

Reading regularly with young children, including babies, has been shown to exert a positive effect on their developing brain. 

Children are the most common victims of dog bites and are the most likely to be severely injured.

Caring for your baby’s skin is easy if you remember to be gentle and basic.

In athletics, there’s a big difference between being soreness and sustaining an injury.

Contact your pediatrician if your child is experiencing asthma symptoms.

Anyone can get the flu but infection rates are highest among children.

The arrival of a new baby brings a wide range of feelings.

Getting the measles vaccine remains the best way to prevent measles.

Every year, millions of calls are made to Poison Control Centers and half involve children under the age of 5. These tips can help you protect your child from this preventable danger.   

Babies often meet milestones at different paces. But what is normal?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that fruit juice not be given to babies in the first year of life.

If treated, most cases of strep throat are mild.

Now is the time to make a plan for getting your flu vaccine.

Here are some ­reasons why your baby may cry and what you can try to meet that need.

Exceeding recommended caffeine limits can lead to a range of unpleasant and potentially harmful side effects for teens.

Mononucleosis occurs most commonly in teenagers and young adults.

Insights into the power of music to improve children’s health and wellness.

Using these tips can help keep your family safe during the holidays.

Tips to help your family relax and enjoy the holiday season.

Each year, more than 70 000 children visit emergency rooms as a result of accidental medication overdoses.

Keep your celebrations healthier and safe with more treats than tricks.

Babies usually achieve the skills needed to eat solid foods around six months of age. How will you know when your baby is ready?

Children and adolescents are most at risk for enlarged tonsils and adenoids.

As the weather gets cooler, you may wonder how many blankets to use, if a baby can overheat and other common concerns.