Claire, a CHOC patient who recently started college, offers advice to other Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) patients.
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Remedies for Constipation in Children
A pediatric gastroenterologist at CHOC discusses signs of constipation in children, and what parents can do at home to help.
CHOC Expands Plastic Surgery Services
A pediatric plastic surgeon specializing in reconstructive plastic surgery including clefts and craniofacial anomalies has joined CHOC.
Is Your Teen Sweating Too Much?
Sweating is a natural part of puberty, but teens experiencing excessive sweating may suffer from a condition called hyperhidrosis
Know the Risks of Pectus Excavatum (Sunken Chest)
Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) is a chest wall abnormality in kids. CHOC surgeons treat it with the Nuss Procedure.
Healthy Eating Tips for the School Year
As your family falls into a routine for the new school year, be sure to follow these healthy eating tips to ensure good nutrition habits.
Living with Scoliosis: Jessica’s Story
Dr. Afshin Aminian and the CHOC Orthopaedic Institute helped correct a nearly 70 degree curve in Jessica’s spine.
Does My Child Have a Sleep Disorder?
A CHOC pediatric sleep specialist and a pediatric psychologist discuss medical and behavior sleep problems, and how sleep affects health.
Brighter Futures for Families with PKU
Clinical dietitians discuss Phenylketonuria, a rare genetically-inherited disorder that occurs in one in 10,000 newborns in the U.S.