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
Starting your baby on solids? Here are three new things I tell parents to do
Pediatric health
Lead poisoning: What everyone needs to know
Claire McCarthy, MD
What parents need to know about pain in newborns
Pediatric health
Teens and medicines that cause birth defects: Do doctors drop the ball?
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
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
