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Health
Navigating Peptides, Body Image, and Muscle Development with Dr. Kornswiet
From muscle-building promises to rapid weight-loss claims, peptides are increasingly being marketed to teens on social media. But what are they, and what should parents…
CHOC Health Mental Health
Why is mental health wellness essential for academic excellence?
Discover why mental health is essential to achieving academic excellence and how emotional well-being supports focus, resilience, and student success.
Safety
What are the best ways to prevent window falls at home?
Window falls are a leading cause of childhood injury. Discover practical ways families can reduce risks and create safer homes.
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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…
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