Does Your Kid Play Football? Maybe He Should Wait 'Til He's Older
Letting young kids get out and play is great for their health, but parents may want to wait until their kids are a bit older before letting them...
Letting young kids get out and play is great for their health, but parents may want to wait until their kids are a bit older before letting them...
Parents don't want their kid stuck home sick from school, or worse, in the hospital. Sticking to the vaccine schedule may help keep children happy...
A group of US pediatricians has called for parents to get their children vaccinated for measles in response to an outbreak that began in...
So that'll be a large pizza with pepperoni and sausage. Would you like to add some nutrition counseling to that?
Bring on the bread. Eating gluten at a young age may not raise kids' risk of celiac disease.
Could factors like household income affect a child's reading abilities? These seemingly unrelated factors might actually be connected.
Temper tantrums and telling fibs are often a normal part of being a young kid. Some behaviors, however, could be a tip-off that there’s more going...
New parents want to keep their kids happy and healthy — and one vaccine might help them do just that.
Mothers who quickly respond to that 3 a.m. feeding wail with love and attention may improve their children’s development — from infancy to...
Birth announcements and baby shower invitations may not be as common as they once were in US mailboxes. The US hasn't been in a baby boom for a...
Why take a risk when it's not necessary? X-rays produce small amounts of radiation and can be expensive. And, in many cases, chest X-rays may not...
Parents always want the best for their kids. For some, that means making a soft and cozy crib for their infants. But before putting their baby to...
That long-awaited action figure or scooter under the Christmas tree might pose a risk of injury to your child.
Preschool can help kids build the skills they need for school. Many schools offer full- or part-day preschool, but which is better?
As more children become obese, related health problems like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may be putting their health at risk.
Energy drinks do give adults an extra jolt. The caffeine in these drinks can be 3x that of a cup of coffee. But that type of energy boost may be...
Laundry detergent pods may be convenient, but they may also pose the threat of poisoning to children.
Asthma attacks can be stressful health scares for both children and their parents. But new research shows that a sleep disorder treatment could...