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Cooling
Stroller safety: keeping your baby cool on hot summer days
A few simple habits can keep your little one safe and comfortable every time you head outside.
CHOC Health Dermatology
The scoop on sun protection: Understanding UV safety
From trips to the playground to family beach days, kids are exposed to UV rays during many everyday activities. Learn where UV exposure happens, how…
Culinary Medicine
Rainbow gummy bears recipe: A fun DIY treat for the entire family
While whole fruit remains the best choice for everyday snacking, providing fiber along with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, these gummies offer a creative way to explore…
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Research & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
2026 Pediatric and Lifespan Data Science Conference: From insight to real-world impact
While many AI conferences exist, few focus specifically on pediatric care, developmental biology, and the long-term impact of childhood conditions across the lifespan.
Emergency
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Rammy Assaf honored for research assessing climate anxiety among adolescents
The research of Dr. Assaf and UCI Professor Jun Wu produced groundbreaking work at the intersection of climate change, mental health, and pediatric emergency medicine.
Artificial Intelligence
Pediatric & Lifespan Data Science Conference 2026 to address the challenges of AI in translational research while driving real-world social impact
The program will feature several keynote addresses, panels exploring the role of AI and AI agents, a hackathon focused on developing cutting-edge applications to address…
CHOC News
CHOC Pediatrica