What is ventricular bigeminy?
Emojis in electronic health records could be confusing
Doing different types of exercise linked to a longer life
CPR on TV may be misleading
How gum disease may raise heart disease risk
FDA approves nasal spray to treat rapid heart rhythm
Smart watch may improve detection of atrial fibrillation
Understanding food noise - and how to turn down the volume
4 keys to a heart-healthy diet
Understanding exercise heart rate zones
Claire McCarthy, MD
Former Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Claire McCarthy, MD, is a primary care pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. In addition to being a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing, Dr. McCarthy writes about health and parenting for Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston.com, and the Huffington Post.
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
Pediatric health
4 back to school tips to get your child off to a great start
Pediatric health
The 5 things parents need to know about drowning
Claire McCarthy, MD
Protecting children from the dangers of virtual violence
Pediatric health
Fewer allergies: A possible upside of thumb sucking and nail biting
Pediatric health
The right reasons to choose a sunscreen—and the right way to use it
Pediatric health
Good — and bad — news about today’s teens
Pediatric health
A bummer for kids: Nasal flu vaccine not effective
Pediatric 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)
Pediatric health
New study says that it’s okay to let babies cry at night
Healthy aging and longevity
Should you swaddle your baby?
Claire McCarthy, MD
Why pregnant women should avoid artificially sweetened beverages
Pediatric health
The latest dangerous “addiction” parents need to worry about: Mobile devices
Pediatric health
Preventing playground injuries: The fine line between safe and overprotective
Pediatric health
Why the American Academy of Pediatrics opposes North Carolina’s transgender “bathroom law”
Pediatric health
4 "must dos" for kids with seasonal allergies
Pediatric health
How much should teens weigh to prevent heart disease as adults?
Pediatric health
FDA warns parents about arsenic in rice cereal
Pediatric health
We should be ashamed if we don’t pass Tobacco 21 laws
Pediatric health
The inconvenient truth of vaccine refusal
Pediatric health
3 reasons the 2016 campaign can be good for kids (parents, it’s up to you!)
Pediatric health
The latest on a simple way to help prevent food allergies in kids
Pediatric health
10 ways to raise a healthy eater
What is ventricular bigeminy?
Emojis in electronic health records could be confusing
Doing different types of exercise linked to a longer life
CPR on TV may be misleading
How gum disease may raise heart disease risk
FDA approves nasal spray to treat rapid heart rhythm
Smart watch may improve detection of atrial fibrillation
Understanding food noise - and how to turn down the volume
4 keys to a heart-healthy diet
Understanding exercise heart rate zones
