Recent Articles
Autism: The challenges and opportunities of an adult diagnosis
Hospice care: Overview of a compassionate approach to end-of-life care
Foot pain: A look at why your feet might hurt
Matcha: A look at possible health benefits
Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
Forearm workouts: Strengthening grip for everyday function
Depression symptoms: Recognizing common and lesser-known symptoms
Medication side effects: What are your options?
Independent living with home care assistance: Balancing autonomy and support
Dialysis: What to expect from this life-changing — and lifesaving — treatment
Claire McCarthy, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
Child & Teen Health
Sexually transmitted infections: What parents need to be sure their teens know
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Concussion in children: What to know and do
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When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
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What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know
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Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?
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Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know
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Navigating middle school is tough: How parents can help
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The new RSV shot for babies: What parents need to know
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Chronic stomach pain in children: What's the most common cause?
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Tourette syndrome: Understanding the basics
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Ringworm: What to know and do
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Play helps children practice key skills and build their strengths
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Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
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Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do
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Helping children make friends: What parents can do
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Does your child need to gain weight?
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Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
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New pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens
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Curbing nearsightedness in children: Can outdoor time help?
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Sibling rivalry is normal — but is it helpful or harmful?
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Concerned about your child's development?
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How to help your preschooler sleep alone
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New advice on melatonin use in children
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Asking about guns in houses where your child plays
Recent Articles
Autism: The challenges and opportunities of an adult diagnosis
Hospice care: Overview of a compassionate approach to end-of-life care
Foot pain: A look at why your feet might hurt
Matcha: A look at possible health benefits
Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
Forearm workouts: Strengthening grip for everyday function
Depression symptoms: Recognizing common and lesser-known symptoms
Medication side effects: What are your options?
Independent living with home care assistance: Balancing autonomy and support
Dialysis: What to expect from this life-changing — and lifesaving — treatment
