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• From PCOS to PMOS: What You Need to Know

  PCOS has been renamed PMOS. Learn what the renaming means, key symptoms to watch for and how early diagnosis protects your child's long-term health.

• Angel’s Story: An Arizona Family’s Journey to Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Care

  When Diana learned her son Angel would be born with spina bifida, she feared the worst. Discover how fetal surgery at Lurie Children's gave her family hope — and changed Angel's life before he was even born.

• Protecting Your Child from Poor Air Quality

  Children are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality due to their developing lungs and higher exposure. Our expert explains how to recognize symptoms and protect children, especially those with asthma or immune conditions.

• The Seroka Sisters: How One Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency (OTC) Diagnosis Changed a Family

  What began as a little girl’s search for answers became a diagnosis that helped protect and guide an entire family. Read the Seroka family's remarkable journey.

• How to Prevent Hot Car Deaths in Children

  Find out a few easy steps you can take to prevent hot vehicle-related injury or even death.

• Pediatric Fractures: A Parental Guide

  When a child breaks a bone, it may raise many concerns and questions for caregivers. Learn more in our guide on pediatric fractures for parents.

• Can I Be a Living Organ Donor? What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

  Living organ donation offers a powerful way to give someone a second chance at life. For parents and caregivers, the decision comes with unique considerations and our experts break down the facts, risks and possibilities so you can make an informed choice.

• 1 in 25,000: Blaire’s Strength through a Rare Journey

  When a routine scan revealed their daughter had a rare lung condition, Nicole and Jeremy turned to Lurie Children's for answers. Her family is now participating in The Walk for Lurie Children's to raise awareness and honor the care that brought Blaire home.

• AI and Parenting: How Parents and Children Are Using Artificial Intelligence

  Lurie Children’s report explores how parents and children are using artificial intelligence in 2026, including key benefits, usage trends, and top concerns.

• Is Your Child Dehydrated? Here's What Every Parent Should Know

  Dehydration can look a bit different for everyone. We take a closer look at some common questions people may ask about dehydration. 

• Probiotics for Kids

  Curious about probiotics for your child? Our expert dietitian breaks down what probiotics are, how they work and if they're safe for kids of all ages. 

• Supporting Siblings of Children with Medical Conditions

  The whole family feels the impact of a medical diagnosis. Certified Child Life Specialist Anna Batz shares guidance on how to support the siblings of children facing serious illness and hospitalization.  

• GLP-1 Medications for Obesity: A Parent's Guide

  Our experts offer a parent's guide to GLP-1 obesity medications for adolescents and teens, which covers FDA-approved options, safety data, side effects, nutrition tips and questions to ask your doctor.

• Could Your Child Be at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Warning Signs Every Parent Should Know

  No parent wants to imagine sudden cardiac arrest affecting their child. Learn the warning signs, risk factors and prevention steps that could save your child's life.

• When to Worry: Red Flags for GI Problems in Kids

  When is stomach pain serious? Lurie Children's gastroenterologists explain warning signs of GI problems in kids—from growth issues to blood in stool.

• “Super Ellie” and the Power of Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction

  A rare heart condition threatened 3-year-old Ellie's life. Discover her miraculous pulmonary artery reconstruction story and superhero strength.