As summer nears, teens may want to apply for their first job or try to boost their hours for the season. Not all parents think…
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Children whose mothers took antiretroviral medication for HIV while pregnant may have higher risks for developmental delays at age 5, according to new research. Nonetheless,…
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It’s important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries. Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect…
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The kids, no matter how they are conceived, are all right. That is the main takeaway from a new study by British researchers that found…
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It’s not new for young people to develop an interest in their favorite pop singer or actor, but it can be problematic if that adoration…
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Molly E. came down with COVID last February when she was 36 weeks pregnant. “My symptoms were mild, and after speaking to my obstetrician, I…
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U.S. officials said Wednesday that they plan to strengthen existing privacy rules to prevent the sharing of private legal reproductive health care information for use…
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Pregnancy rates in the United States suffered a steep decline during the last decade, new government data shows. The overall U.S. pregnancy rate fell by…
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Despite the proven safety and effectiveness of COVID and flu vaccines during pregnancy, many young women are still doubtful, a new survey shows. Compared with…
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Financial stress and work lost to cancer treatment affects patients and their partners alike. Partners also experienced pain, fatigue and sleep issues owing to these…
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The death rate among babies born to teen moms has dropped over the past 25 years — but racial disparities stubbornly persist, a new U.S.…
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Your toddler may be going through a phase of nail-biting that might be driving you crazy. While biting or picking at one’s nails is a…
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