Recent Blog Articles
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15477/conversions/59f61b05-2e23-463a-a0f7-b8aef6addd73-micro.jpg)
Testosterone-blocking drugs boost heart disease risk when given in combination
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15472/conversions/9f706d6e-3ba5-441f-a1ce-d93af96cdb5d-micro.jpg)
Parenting isn't easy: Two important skills can help
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14937/conversions/fcff561e-5fc9-4fbd-aac0-b9ea3778052b-micro.jpg)
Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15415/conversions/2acee670-1e43-413e-a07b-437512d22803-micro.jpg)
Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14051/conversions/dea50ed5-99ea-4779-aa5b-56fae11aaa92-micro.jpg)
Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15405/conversions/f22b5f3d-fd64-479d-b10a-b2409347f160-micro.jpg)
Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15404/conversions/ccd2e44a-96c4-492f-a05c-c2706549efc0-micro.jpg)
What is Lewy body dementia?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15083/conversions/2fa8315b-f48e-43fb-8b56-d681a1715343-micro.jpg)
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15386/conversions/33679f9f-8065-4e13-a188-2ca67472b36f-micro.jpg)
Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14810/conversions/778f3d8c-0b73-420c-8d03-e8542d49660d-micro.jpg)
Shining light on night blindness
![photo of Claire McCarthy, MD](https://d2icykjy7h7x7e.cloudfront.net/authors/mvCBqecmOmDXOhy74hH3DviJmMAprZqhFgGbhTJL.jpg)
Claire McCarthy, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
![Why parents should save their baby's cord blood — and give it away featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11119/conversions/0067e295-aca0-4fff-9c6c-541a14d0dd63-thumb.jpg)
Diseases & Conditions
Why parents should save their baby's cord blood — and give it away
![What parents should know — and do — about young children and mobile devices featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9285/conversions/kid-on-cellphone-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
What parents should know — and do — about young children and mobile devices
![The best thing you can do to keep your child safe from bullying featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9280/conversions/iStock-536248773-e1508183761801-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
The best thing you can do to keep your child safe from bullying
![Talking to children about tragedies and scary headlines in the news featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9275/conversions/iStock-674675472-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
Talking to children about tragedies and scary headlines in the news
![Why parents should use responsive feeding with their babies featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9269/conversions/iStock-642056768-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
Why parents should use responsive feeding with their babies
![4 ways to help your child get enough sleep featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9264/conversions/iStock-522853026-thumb.jpg)
Staying Healthy
4 ways to help your child get enough sleep
![What parents should know about tattoos featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9260/conversions/iStock-509115236-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
What parents should know about tattoos
![App helps parents track and encourage their child's development featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9301/conversions/iStock-646393378-thumb.jpg)
Claire McCarthy, MD
App helps parents track and encourage their child's development
![How smart are you about car seats? featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9255/conversions/iStock-483427094-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
How smart are you about car seats?
![10 things parents should know about flu shots featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9249/conversions/No-more-flumist-post-thumb.jpg)
Diseases & Conditions
10 things parents should know about flu shots
![3 things parents should know about complementary and alternative medicine featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9245/conversions/iStock-638490868-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
3 things parents should know about complementary and alternative medicine
![How we can all help protect babies with immunizations featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9239/conversions/vaccination-key-thumb.jpg)
Claire McCarthy, MD
How we can all help protect babies with immunizations
![7 tips to help your child start school for the first time featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9234/conversions/iStock-139867807-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
7 tips to help your child start school for the first time
![When to worry about your child's fever featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9213/conversions/iStock-639527792-thumb.jpg)
Claire McCarthy, MD
When to worry about your child's fever
![6 ways to keep your child safe this summer featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9208/conversions/iStock-481761080-Copy-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
6 ways to keep your child safe this summer
![Think your child has a penicillin allergy? Maybe not. featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9203/conversions/iStock-514716570-1-thumb.jpg)
Staying Healthy
Think your child has a penicillin allergy? Maybe not.
![4 ways to avoid mistakes with liquid medicines featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9193/conversions/giving-kids-medicine-blog-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
4 ways to avoid mistakes with liquid medicines
![Asking saves lives: A simple question can keep children safe from gun injury featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9183/conversions/iStock-95712968-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
Asking saves lives: A simple question can keep children safe from gun injury
![Resilience: A skill your child really needs to learn (and what you can do to help) featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9176/conversions/resilience-thumb.jpg)
Claire McCarthy, MD
Resilience: A skill your child really needs to learn (and what you can do to help)
![Room sharing with your baby may help prevent SIDS, but it means everyone gets less sleep featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11130/conversions/3cdbbfa9-af30-49ad-a817-72ce247e8d80-thumb.jpg)
Claire McCarthy, MD
Room sharing with your baby may help prevent SIDS, but it means everyone gets less sleep
![New recommendation: No fruit juice for children under a year featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9163/conversions/iStock-495215551-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
New recommendation: No fruit juice for children under a year
![8 things to watch for when your child has a headache featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9157/conversions/iStock-529590085-thumb.jpg)
Diseases & Conditions
8 things to watch for when your child has a headache
![Don’t let the screens take over: 8 tips for families featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9152/conversions/iStock-524171150-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
Don’t let the screens take over: 8 tips for families
![5 things to tell your child about 13 Reasons Why featured image](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9145/conversions/iStock-497187024-thumb.jpg)
Child & Teen Health
5 things to tell your child about 13 Reasons Why
Recent Blog Articles
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15477/conversions/59f61b05-2e23-463a-a0f7-b8aef6addd73-micro.jpg)
Testosterone-blocking drugs boost heart disease risk when given in combination
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15472/conversions/9f706d6e-3ba5-441f-a1ce-d93af96cdb5d-micro.jpg)
Parenting isn't easy: Two important skills can help
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14937/conversions/fcff561e-5fc9-4fbd-aac0-b9ea3778052b-micro.jpg)
Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15415/conversions/2acee670-1e43-413e-a07b-437512d22803-micro.jpg)
Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14051/conversions/dea50ed5-99ea-4779-aa5b-56fae11aaa92-micro.jpg)
Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15405/conversions/f22b5f3d-fd64-479d-b10a-b2409347f160-micro.jpg)
Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15404/conversions/ccd2e44a-96c4-492f-a05c-c2706549efc0-micro.jpg)
What is Lewy body dementia?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15083/conversions/2fa8315b-f48e-43fb-8b56-d681a1715343-micro.jpg)
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15386/conversions/33679f9f-8065-4e13-a188-2ca67472b36f-micro.jpg)
Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14810/conversions/778f3d8c-0b73-420c-8d03-e8542d49660d-micro.jpg)
Shining light on night blindness