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What parents should know about artificial food dyes this Halloween and natural alternatives to try
Learn what parents should know about artificial food dyes this Halloween, plus natural alternatives, healthy treat ideas and fun kitchen science activities.
CHOC Health Mental Health
¿Cómo pueden las redes sociales afectar el estado de ánimo de los adolescentes?
Aprenda cómo las redes sociales pueden afectar el estado de ánimo de los adolescentes, desde los cambios emocionales y las comparaciones con otras personas hasta…
Autism
What should I expect when bringing my child with autism or another neurodevelopmental disorder to the emergency department?
Visiting the emergency department with a child with autism? Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and how care teams support neurodiverse children.
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Research & Innovation
Ears, Nose, Throat / Otolaryngology
Rady Children’s Health OC otolaryngologists and researchers present at AAO-HNSF
Rady Children’s Health OC otolaryngologists and research team explore how intracapsular tonsillectomies may reduce operating room time, improve efficiency for clinical teams and create valuable…
Healthcare
Dr. Rachel Pearson presents on identifying barriers to early diagnosis of stroke
An October 2026 presentation at the Child Neurology Society’s Annual will highlight how Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly called CHOC, is at the forefront…
Healthcare
Study supports tailored temperature management for preventing neurological injuries in congenital heart surgery
A Rady Children’s Health Orange County study found that tailoring temperature management during congenital heart surgery may improve neurological outcomes.
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