For the first time in a decade, the rate at which American adolescents received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has not increased, new data show.…
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Children need to get up off the sofa and move more, according to a new study that linked childhood sitting time with heart damage in…
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Eye tests are an important way to catch potential eye-related issues in children, but more than two-thirds of kids in the United States are not…
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When it comes to the array of different microorganisms found in the human gut, more is better: A more diverse microbiome is a healthier microbiome.…
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Too much screen time can lead to developmental delays in babies, researchers say. When 1-year-olds viewed screens for more than four hours a day, they…
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When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health…
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Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience. A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to…
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It’s fun to playfully toss a toddler into the air, or tote a kid piggyback-style on your shoulders. But those delightful giggles may come with…
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All infants should receive the new long-acting preventive monoclonal antibody for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the nation’s leading pediatrics group said. The American Academy of…
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Keeping to a consistent bedtime routine is the key to helping your kids get restful and refreshing sleep. Fortunately, about 81% of parents with kids…
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Heading back to school requires supplies and planning for all, but if you’re a parent of a child with allergies or asthma then you have…
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A single hardwired brain circuit might be responsible for male sexual drive, a new mouse study reports. Researchers have singled out in lab mice a…
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