People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Naturally gluten-free foods
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
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
Claire McCarthy, MD
Why your wheezing baby may need TLC, not medication
Pediatric health
Four new recommendations for adolescent health
Pediatric health
Beyond the 2-hour screen rule: 10 tips for parenting in the digital age
Pediatric health
Teaching gratitude this holiday season – and all year long
Pediatric health
Many babies and toddlers use mobile devices every day
Pediatric health
Is it ADHD—or Autism?
Claire McCarthy, MD
Experts say no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy
Claire McCarthy, MD
Heads up, parents: New study with important information about the online life of teens
Claire McCarthy, MD
Kids and flu shots: Two common myths
Pediatric health
Why some parents don’t follow the “safe sleep” recommendations for babies
Claire McCarthy, MD
Why Public Schools Should Require the HPV Vaccine
Pediatric health
Looking for Autism
Claire McCarthy, MD
Number of babies born in withdrawal from prescription painkillers is on the rise
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Naturally gluten-free foods
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
