Children’s Health Articles

Epilepsy is far more common than many people realize, affecting one in 26 people during their lifetime.   In Louisiana, more than 55,000 children and adults live with epilepsy. For families, the challenges go beyond seizures. As pediatric neurologist Yash Shah, MD,...

When school takes a pause for fall break, kids are ready to rest, recharge and maybe spend a little too much time on screens. But keeping your family active is easier than you think.   Fall break is a golden opportunity to swap screens for movement, explore new...

For most of us, a salivary gland is something we never think about — until it becomes a problem. For Rohan Walvekar, MD, it’s a passion, a specialty and a calling that has brought patients from across the country to Baton Rouge in search of relief. A...

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that tends to peak in the summer and early fall. This year, however, pediatricians across the country are noticing an unusual rise in cases — and parents are seeing it too. Meaghan Flechas Smith, MD,...