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Mental Health
Child and teen grief support after a loss
Expert advice on child and teen support through grief, including honest communication, coping with loss, and when to seek additional help.
CHOC Health Hydration
Cyclospora in Kids: Symptoms, Produce Safety & Prevention Tips
Cyclospora is making headlines, but there’s no need to panic — or skip the produce aisle. A CHOC pediatric infectious disease specialist explains cyclospora symptoms…
Cooling
Stroller safety: keeping your baby cool on hot summer days
A few simple habits can keep your little one safe and comfortable every time you head outside.
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Research & Innovation
Healthcare
‘Something better’? Gene therapy’s potential to treat Hurler syndrome
Discover how Rady Children’s Health Orange County is studying gene therapy as a less burdensome treatment alternative for children with Hurler syndrome.
Artificial Intelligence
2026 Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science Conference: From insight to real-world impact
While many AI conferences exist, few focus specifically on pediatric care, developmental biology, and the long-term impact of childhood conditions across the lifespan.
Emergency
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Rammy Assaf honored for research assessing climate anxiety among adolescents
The research of Dr. Assaf and UCI Professor Jun Wu produced groundbreaking work at the intersection of climate change, mental health, and pediatric emergency medicine.
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