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
Monkeypox: What parents need to know
Pediatric health
Polio: What parents need to know now
Pediatric health
A refresher on childhood asthma: What families should know and do
Pediatric health
Gun violence: A long-lasting toll on children and teens
Pediatric health
Heart-healthy habits for children and teens lengthen lives
Pediatric health
The formula shortage is hurting families: What parents should know and do
Pediatric health
Summer camp 2022: Having fun and staying safe
Pediatric health
Eating disorders spike among children and teens: What parents should know
Pediatric health
The care that transgender youth need and deserve
Pediatric health
The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help
Pediatric health
New guidance on return to youth sports and activity after COVID-19
Pediatric health
Pandemic challenges may affect babies — possibly in long-lasting ways
Pediatric health
Naps: Make the most of them and know when to stop them
Pediatric health
Skills children need to succeed in life — and getting youngsters started
Pediatric health
Stuttering in children: How parents can help
Pediatric health
Boosting your child's immune system
Pediatric health
Does your child need to bathe every day?
Pediatric health
The sore throat checklist: What parents need to know
Pediatric health
Ban on harmful pesticide: What parents need to know
Pediatric health
Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children
Pediatric health
Respiratory virus cases tick upward out of season: What parents should know
Pediatric health
Preventing sudden heart death in children and teens: 4 questions can help
Pediatric health
New information for parents on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines
Pediatric health
Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do
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
