A Kansas City doctor and the American Academy of Pediatrics have issued a report analyzing the unique injury risks in ...

Although both parents and pediatricians understand the need to treat kids with hypertension, few believe the diagnosis or ...

A new generation of weight loss drugs has helped some people lose significant amounts of weight and improve their health.

A rise in cases of children ingesting edible cannabis concerns pediatric care professionals. Ingestion of tetrahyocannabinol ...

High vaccination rates can help prevent the spread of severe illnesses like measles and polio. But pediatricians say they're ...

In November 2024, the Australian government passed a world-first law, banning children under the age of 16 from using social-media platforms — it will be enacted by the end of the year. As an expert ...

A 2022 poll of 1,500 U.S. teenagers found that 89 percent of them regularly think about the environment, “with the majority ...

Excellent hearing is crucial to a child’s health and development. Poor hearing, even if mild, can cause problems in communication, learning, speech and social skills. There are multiple reasons a ...

So yes, it is true. You should never put a loose blanket in a crib with a baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics also says after 12 months, for most babies, it is safe to give them a loose blanket.

Most 11- and 12-year-olds use Tik Tok and other social media despite the platforms’ age restrictions, and many show signs of addiction to social media, a new UC San Francisco study found.