Pediatrics

Lungs; Pediatrics; Prevention

3 facts about whooping cough and tips to stop its spread

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

November 25, 2025

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Supporting adolescents and young adults through cancer treatment and beyond

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Healthy school lunches? A culinary medicine expert prescribes fresh, tasty strategies

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Expert advice on talking to your kids about traumatic events

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May 8, 2025

7 common causes of pediatric GI bleeding, plus treatment information

Finding blood in your child's stool is scary, especially if the child is too young to describe how they feel. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses seven common, treatable conditions that cause GI bleeding, plus treatment information.

Bradley Barth, M.D., M.P.H.

November 7, 2019

Pediatrics; Your Pregnancy Matters

6 things to expect with babies with Down syndrome

UT Southwestern discusses 6 common challenges new parents of newborns with Down syndrome face – and how to keep their babies healthy.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

April 25, 2025

Pediatrics; Your Pregnancy Matters

How often should you bathe your baby, from birth through early childhood?

How often to bathe your baby, from birth through early childhood: UT Southwestern - MedBlog

Jessica Morse, M.D.

August 23, 2021

Pediatrics; Prevention; Women's Health

Heavy periods aren’t normal in teens – and might indicate a serious concern

Heavy periods in teen girls are often brushed off as a normal part of adolescence. But it’s not normal, and it can indicate a more serious condition. Discover how the Young Women’s Blood Disorders Program offers proper diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term complications.

Ayesha Zia, M.D.

January 31, 2019

'If people who are resistant to mask wearing and getting vaccinated could see what I see every day – a hospital full of children in pain, some struggling to breathe; exhausted health care workers; parents stricken with fear and guilt – I believe most of them would change their behaviors.'

Jennifer Johnston, M.D. quoted from: More kids are being hospitalized with COVID-19 daily. As parents, we can do better.

Brain; Patient Stories; Pediatrics; Your Pregnancy Matters

Brain tumor surgery with quadruplets on the way: Katie's extra-complex pregnancy

Katie Sturm was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor while she was pregnant with quadruplets. She had surgery at UT Southwestern and later delivered her four sons during a pandemic. Read her amazing story on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.