American kids are no longer routinely being recommended shots against hepatitis A, meningitis, rotavirus and the flu.

ACROSS many communities, children’s mental health challenges remain largely misunderstood, overlooked or mistaken for simple behavioural problems. A child who becomes withdrawn, aggressive, fearful or ...

Research by Stanford scholars shows that access to public preschool improves diagnosis rates and support for developmental ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Much of ...

In a study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham, children with more adverse prenatal exposures (APEs) showed higher ...

Some kids are adventurous eaters, while others are more selective. As children grow, they develop a range of behaviors, ...

Adolescence can simultaneously be an exciting and challenging time for children. The World Health Organization defines ...

Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis, ranging from issues with indigestion to a more serious and chronic illness like Crohn’s disease. But it can ...

In 2022, Illinois passed a law allowing kids to take five excused days from school. As a mom of four kids, two of which are teenagers, I'm grateful that this is an option for them. I want my kids to ...

Phrasing is "anything but objective," former Journal of the American Medical Association deputy editor says. Harvard-led ...

Many of the 81% of students not screened for vision problems were likely unable to focus on the classroom whiteboard in the ...