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Spina bifida causes, symptoms and treatment

<p>Spina bifida is a birth defect in which an area of the spinal column doesn’t form properly, leaving a section of the spinal cord and spinal nerves exposed.</p>

Combatting the Opioid Epidemic

Oct 20, 2020

The opioid epidemic is hitting Philadelphia hard. CHOP, in partnership with the Poison Control Center, is doing something about it.

Weight Gain During COVID-19

Jan 26, 2022

Three key factors seem to be causing weight gain in children and teens, largely related to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are tips to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

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