
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do

Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try

What is a PSA test and how is it used?

Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes

Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions

What could be causing your blurry vision?

Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes

Claire McCarthy, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD

Child & Teen Health
Monkeypox: What parents need to know

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Polio: What parents need to know now

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A refresher on childhood asthma: What families should know and do

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Gun violence: A long-lasting toll on children and teens

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Heart-healthy habits for children and teens lengthen lives

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The formula shortage is hurting families: What parents should know and do

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Summer camp 2022: Having fun and staying safe

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Eating disorders spike among children and teens: What parents should know

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The care that transgender youth need and deserve

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The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help

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New guidance on return to youth sports and activity after COVID-19

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5 skills teens need in life — and how to encourage them

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Pandemic challenges may affect babies — possibly in long-lasting ways

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Naps: Make the most of them and know when to stop them

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Skills children need to succeed in life — and getting youngsters started

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Stuttering in children: How parents can help

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Boosting your child's immune system

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Does your child need to bathe every day?

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The sore throat checklist: What parents need to know

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Ban on harmful pesticide: What parents need to know

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Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children

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Respiratory virus cases tick upward out of season: What parents should know

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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

Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do

Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try

What is a PSA test and how is it used?

Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes

Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions

What could be causing your blurry vision?

Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes