Pediatrics

"Mom, my stomach hurts": How to know when it is temporary pain and when a check-up is needed

Abdominal pain is the leading reason for emergency room visits among children aged 5 and older. A doctor explains when an examination is necessary and what you can do at home.

Abdominal pain is the leading reason for emergency room visits among children aged 5 and older
AWO AND Sumaya from Somaliland with Israeli volunteer Ella in the middle.

Medical ties linked Israel and Somaliland years before formal recognition

Small Patients, Big Emergencies

Small patients, big emergencies

The 65th charter flight organized by Nefesh B’Nefesh in partnership with the Aliyah Ministry and the Jewish Agency. arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport with 225 new immigrants to Israel, August 20, 2025.

Israel needs doctors: New immigrants step in where the system falls short


Alarm sounded on overuse sports injuries

Hpokins pediatric sports medicine expert says at least half of 100 injuries she sees per month caused by repetitive use.

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With no firm science, sleep standards are slipping

It's true kids aren't getting as much sack time now as they were in the late 1800s, but that doesn't mean experts weren't worried then.

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What to do when a child refuses to go to school

Health Scan: 'Comfort women' are still suffering from PTSD 60 years after the end of the War.

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Breast-feeding should be encouraged

By promoting formula instead of natural mother’s milk, hospitals are making money at expense of newborns’ health.

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World's tiniest preemies growing up, doing fine

US's smallest, 2nd smallest surviving babies, born at Loyola Uni. Medical Center, have normal motor, language development.

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