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Claire McCarthy, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
Claire McCarthy, MD
Protecting children from the dangers of virtual violence
Children's Health
When hot gets too hot: keeping children safe in the heat
Children's Health
Fewer allergies: A possible upside of thumb sucking and nail biting
Children's Health
The right reasons to choose a sunscreen—and the right way to use it
Children's Health
Good — and bad — news about today’s teens
Children's Health
A bummer for kids: Nasal flu vaccine not effective
Children's Health
Can super-sizing start with baby bottles?
Claire McCarthy, MD
When treating stomach bugs, the best solution may be the simplest one
Claire McCarthy, MD
3 reasons your child should not go gluten-free (unless your doctor says so)
Children's Health
New study says that it’s okay to let babies cry at night
Claire McCarthy, MD
Should you swaddle your baby?
Claire McCarthy, MD
Why pregnant women should avoid artificially sweetened beverages
Children's Health
The latest dangerous “addiction” parents need to worry about: Mobile devices
Children's Health
Preventing playground injuries: The fine line between safe and overprotective
Children's Health
Why the American Academy of Pediatrics opposes North Carolina’s transgender “bathroom law”
Children's Health
How much should teens weigh to prevent heart disease as adults?
Children's Health
4 “must dos” for kids with seasonal allergies
Staying Healthy
4 "must dos" for kids with seasonal allergies
Children's Health
FDA warns parents about arsenic in rice cereal
Children's Health
We should be ashamed if we don’t pass Tobacco 21 laws
Children's Health
The inconvenient truth of vaccine refusal
Children's Health
3 reasons the 2016 campaign can be good for kids (parents, it’s up to you!)
Children's Health
The latest on a simple way to help prevent food allergies in kids
Children's Health
