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Children’s Health Stories

July 15, 2026

A pediatric cardiologist’s battle with heart failure and how it transformed her approach to care

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: July 15, 2026
As a nationally recognized pediatric cardiologist, Holly D. Bauser-Heaton, MD, PhD, built a career treating children with complex heart conditions. But after she was rushed into emergency surgery with end-stage heart failure, she gained a new perspective on how to deliver care.
July 14, 2026

Eat the rainbow: Nutritional benefits of colorful food

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: July 14, 2026
Colorful fruits and vegetables provide essential nutrients, antioxidants, and health benefits. Discover how they work together to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, improve vision, and prevent chronic disease.
June 18, 2026

The powerful impact of playful dads

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: June 18, 2026
Celebrate dad's way of playing. Whether it’s building blanket forts, tossing a ball in the backyard, wrestling, tumbling, or tackling, the rough-and-tumble style of most dads can have lifelong impacts. Engaged and playful fathers strengthen children's emotional, social, academic, and physical development.
June 18, 2026

How to create a screen-free summer for kids

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: June 18, 2026
Summer offers children a chance to unplug, explore, and grow. Spending more time outdoors, being physically active, and engaging in creative, screen-free activities can support healthy development, better sleep, and stronger family connections.
June 10, 2026

From World Cup dreams to healthy kids: The benefits of youth soccer

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: June 10, 2026
Soccer fever may be sweeping the globe, but for kids, the biggest wins happen long before the final whistle. Behind every kick, sprint, and goal is an opportunity to build stronger hearts, healthier bones, greater confidence, and healthy habits that can carry them through life.
June 8, 2026

Parent’s guide to children’s eye health

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: June 8, 2026
Children don’t always know when their vision is blurry and simply adapt. Learn when to schedule eye exams, what symptoms to watch for, and how early care supports children’s eye health.
May 4, 2026

Electric bike and e-scooter injuries are rising: Safety risks and prevention tips

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: May 4, 2026
Electric bikes and scooters are increasingly popular, but so are the injuries they cause. Learn the medical risks, common injuries, and safety tips from our UT Physicians healthcare expert.
April 28, 2026

Supporting children with autism: A guide for families

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: April 28, 2026
Autism Awareness Month has evolved past awareness and is now shaping the support and care children receive. Learn how UT Physicians experts at the Dan L Duncan Children’s Neurodevelopmental Clinic at the Children’s Learning Institute help families with early diagnosis, evidence-based therapies, and compassionate care.
February 9, 2026

New Mission Control Therapy serves pediatric movement disorders patients

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: February 9, 2026
Pediatric movement disorders patients can access a new therapy space targeting short-term intensive programs. This fills a gap enabling patients to stay local.
January 26, 2026

Warning signs parents can’t afford to miss: Rise of suicide in preteens

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: January 26, 2026
The upward trend of suicide among preteens presents an important opportunity for early intervention. A UT Physicians psychiatrist shares how to recognize the red flags.

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