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It's no secret that children's waistlines have grown substantially in the US. This obesity problem not only affects children's health, but also...

Obesity can contribute to a range of different health problems, but for pregnant women, those problems may affect two people.

The search for possible causes of autism has gone in a lot of different directions. But finding a link does not mean finding a cause.

The dental health of infants and toddlers may be more easily overlooked than other aspects of a child's health. But services in a pediatrician's...

Electronic cigarettes have grown in popularity over the past several years. But greater popularity and use also mean more opportunities for...

Not being able to soothe a baby with colic, a condition in which the baby cries continually, can be frustrating. Would changing the baby’s diet...

It's not uncommon for children to experience symptoms of eczema, a skin condition also called atopic dermatitis. It is less understood how long...

Spending a lot of time in front of a TV or computer screen can promote inactivity, especially in children. And inactivity may mean other unhealthy...

Asthma affects millions of children in the U.S., making it the most common chronic condition among children. And the air around the homes of some...

More than 90 percent of youth in America play video games. Many of these games are violent and contain mature themes. Are they changing the way...

Childhood obesity can negatively affect a person's physical and mental health throughout life. It's possible that the condition might even be a...

With a constantly growing battery of medical tests available, it’s important for doctors to emphasize necessary care. The need is perhaps more...

Limiting children's use of television is already one recommendation that pediatricians emphasize to parents. But what might it mean if kids use...

Children who spend a lot of time watching TV are more likely to be overweight, according to past research. But parents can make a difference.

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It's important to teach teens not to drive while under the influence. But there may be risk factors parents can watch for in doing so.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be well known, but there is still a great deal that scientists don't know about it.

Just because a child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when they're young doesn't mean they continue to show...

When a pregnant woman drinks a martini, her fetus is exposed to the alcohol. Researchers have just confirmed that even small amounts of alcohol...