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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.

January 20, 2026

UTHealth Houston earns national recognition for rare NBIA disorders care

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: January 20, 2026

A UTHealth Houston pediatric program earned a Center of Excellence designation for its comprehensive approach to patient care for children with a rare genetic condition.

December 9, 2025

RSV facts you need to know: What to expect during its winter peak

Written By: Shelley Vanker, UT Physicians | Updated: December 9, 2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) peaks in the winter months, primarily affecting children younger than 5. Learn more about symptoms, treatments, and RSV facts with this guide from a UT Physicians pediatric specialist.

August 19, 2025

What growth charts say about your child’s health

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: August 19, 2025

Growth charts can be confusing for parents. A UT Physicians pediatrician explains why they focus on your child’s overall health and not just the numbers.

July 22, 2025

Ready for takeoff: Tips for flying with kids

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: July 22, 2025

Flying with kids doesn't have to be overwhelming. A UT Physicians pediatrician provides expert guidance on how to navigate airplane travel, ear pressure pain, and other common challenges.

July 9, 2025

Expert advice: Speaking with children about Central Texas flooding

Written By: Shelley Vanker | Updated: July 9, 2025

Help your child cope, process, and express their feelings following the devastating flash flooding in Central Texas.

January 31, 2025

Walking pneumonia’s surprising rise in young children

Written By: Vicki Powers, UT Physicians | Updated: January 31, 2025

Parents often struggle to distinguish walking pneumonia from a cold. A UT Physicians pediatric infectious disease specialist explains how to recognize walking pneumonia symptoms and prevent illness.

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