Children's Health

From newborn to adulthood, your children count on you to keep them healthy, strong and thriving. Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital experts help you stay in-the-know while your kids are on-the-grow.

Soda pop with that burger? Not a good idea

Experts explain how high-sugar drinks, when combined with protein, trigger extra fat storage.

Meds and grapefruit don’t always mix

This could be a dangerous combination, depending on the drug.

Hope for the newborn heart

Spectrum Health Innovations, a pediatric cardiologist and Michigan Tech students team up to design a stent for babies with heart malformation.

Stop the cycle of bullying

Learn the telltale signs of harassment — and what to do about it — with these 3 big questions.

The scoop on avoiding ‘brain freeze’

Pain occurs when cold food touches the back of the palate.

Patient Story

‘We are so excited’

A boatload of toys motored up to Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital to brighten patients' days.

In every game, there’s risk

Parents should know that athlete safety is less about choice of sport and more about a child's training.

Many Americans unaware of this year’s heavy tick season

But most understand the dangers of being bitten by the disease-carrying parasites.

Patient Story

Holy guacamole, that hurts!

Avoid ‘avocado hand’ injuries by following these 5 chef-approved steps to properly pit and cut your wonder fruit.

How to dodge summertime threats

Stings, bites, outdoor cooking and even fireworks keep poison control centers hopping.

Patient Story

A very green, very Spartan day

MSU basketball stars take on slam-dunk event at children's hospital: 'Just the greatest feeling.'

Soft contact lenses safe for kids and teens

Infection rates no higher than for adults, and actually lowest for younger kids.