Children's Health
Learn about the ways Duke pediatric specialists use medical and surgical advances to treat children of all ages. Read the stories of brave children being treated for a range of conditions from common injuries to rare diseases.
Kids Make Healthy Choices When Parents Model the Behavior
Kids whose moms encourage them to eat well and exercise, and model those behaviors themselves, are more likely to be active and healthy eaters, according to Du ...
Myth or Fact: It Takes Seven Years to Digest Chewing Gum
It can happen on purpose or by accident: One minute you’re chewing happily, then -- gulp! -- that flavorful wad of gum is in your stomach. And, the old adage s ...
Blood in the Urine
Your child's urine tests positive for blood during an annual physical. You're understandably anxious and concerned. Most of the time blood in the urine is not ...
The Value of Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
Jessica M. Sun, MD, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Duke Children's, explains why you might want to save your child's umbilical cord blood.