Buyer Beware: Those shopping for children should heed warnings before fullfilling holiday wish lists - 11/21/2006
As the busiest shopping season of the year descends upon us, shoppers for children’s toys have much more to worry about this year than long lines at the cash register.

Texas Children’s Hospital Partners with Mexican Consulate to Open Houston’s First Medical Information Center Targeted to Mexican Community - 11/13/2006
In an effort to meet the growing health care needs of the Mexican community in Houston, Texas Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with St. Luke’s Health Systems and with philanthropic support from Bank of America, has partnered with the Consulate General of Mexico – Houston to create the city’s first bilingual health care information resource center.

Muscular dystrophy patients and moms at risk for serious heart disease - 08/28/2006
As fall approaches and the country rallies to support muscular dystrophy patients, a genetics researcher at Texas Children's Heart Center warns that MD patients and their moms have a significant risk for fatal heart muscle disease. 

Genetic study implicates right ventricle as another cause of sudden cardiac death   08/17/2006
A genetic discovery sheds new light on the cause of cardiomyopathy and sudden death in young adults, which originates in the previously overlooked right ventricle of the heart...

Keep your kids safe from drowning - 06/25/2006
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer vacations and, all too often, drownings. Texas Children’s Hospital urges all adults to keep a close eye on children around water.

UPDATED STATEMENT FROM TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL - 06/12/2006
Texas Children's Hospital is deeply saddened to report that an Humble-area teenager died on Friday, May 12 at 4:55 p.m. from the effects of rabies after exposure to a bat in his home.

All Star Miracle Home Comes to Houston - 03/21/2006
The All Star Miracle Home is coming soon to Houston—it’s an exciting opportunity for friends of Texas Children’s to help support Children’s Miracle Network and possibly win a new home in the process.

Teething pain and crankiness go hand in hand - 03/20/2006
Even before that first glimpse of your child’s pearly whites, you may notice your sweet, happy 5- or 6-month-old has turned into a clingy, fussy child.

Small batteries can cause large problems - 03/03/2006
They are in hearing aids, watches, calculators, small toys, cameras and penlights. Children can easily swallow them because of their size and availability. They are called “button batteries” and they can be dangerous.

Teen undergoes 27 hour surgery for removal of cancerous tumors - 02/27/2006
Fifteen-year-old Chelsey Campbell recently underwent a 27-hour surgery for the removal of cancerous tumors

Nightline follows patient through bariatric surgery - 02/20/2006
Sixteen-year-old KiAira's road to better health through bariatric surgery at Texas Children’s will be the focus of an in-depth, two-part report on childhood obesity...

Protecting your most precious cargo: Texas Children’s shares best practices for keeping kids safe in the car - 02/13/2006
The birth of a new baby is reason to celebrate, but it also can cause great anxiety for the new parents.

World Cancer Day calls attention to childhood cancer - 02/01/2006
February 4, 2006 has been declared World Cancer Day by the Union Internationale Contre le Cancer/International Union Against Cancer (UICC).

Cancer Center patients receive Surprise from “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” 01/23/2006
Tuesday, Jan. 17, was no ordinary Tuesday for twin-sisters, Tara and Sara of East Bernard, Texas.

Jack in the Box gives $10,000 donation to ease surgery anxieties - 01/20/2006
Jack Box of Jack In the Box fame showed that his heart is as big as his oversize head on a recent visit to Texas Children’s Hospital.

Learning Support Center offers new treatment option - 0/13/2006
When toddlers or young elementary-age children act out, most parents think it’s part of normal development. Some children who chronically refuse to follow adult requests, throw tantrums and are aggressive may have oppositional defiant disorder.