New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
What are somatic workouts?
How to curb your stress eating
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
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
Child & Teen Health
Monkeypox: What parents need to know
Child & Teen Health
Polio: What parents need to know now
Child & Teen Health
A refresher on childhood asthma: What families should know and do
Child & Teen Health
Gun violence: A long-lasting toll on children and teens
Child & Teen Health
Heart-healthy habits for children and teens lengthen lives
Child & Teen Health
The formula shortage is hurting families: What parents should know and do
Child & Teen Health
Summer camp 2022: Having fun and staying safe
Child & Teen Health
Eating disorders spike among children and teens: What parents should know
Child & Teen Health
The care that transgender youth need and deserve
Claire McCarthy, MD
The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help
Child & Teen Health
New guidance on return to youth sports and activity after COVID-19
Child & Teen Health
Pandemic challenges may affect babies — possibly in long-lasting ways
Child & Teen Health
Naps: Make the most of them and know when to stop them
Child & Teen Health
Skills children need to succeed in life — and getting youngsters started
Child & Teen Health
Stuttering in children: How parents can help
Child & Teen Health
Boosting your child's immune system
Child & Teen Health
Does your child need to bathe every day?
Child & Teen Health
The sore throat checklist: What parents need to know
Child & Teen Health
Ban on harmful pesticide: What parents need to know
Child & Teen Health
Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children
Child & Teen Health
Respiratory virus cases tick upward out of season: What parents should know
Child & Teen Health
Preventing sudden heart death in children and teens: 4 questions can help
Child & Teen Health
New information for parents on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines
Child & Teen Health
Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do
New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
What are somatic workouts?
How to curb your stress eating
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
