So, the American Academy of Pediatrics has taken a half step back — validating its previous support but also willing to engage in deeper studies. From the New York Times story: The American ...

Weight-loss medications surged in popularity this year. A survey from Kaiser Family Foundation found one in eight adults have ...

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and the American Academy of Pediatrics. According to the Williams Institute of UCLA, there are an estimated 2,600 transgender youth ages 13-17 in Oklahoma. In a lawsuit filed by the American Civil ...

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.

USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital neonatologist Kelechi Ikeri, MBBS, FAAP, is one of five national recipients of the ...

An important warning from Consumer Reports about a popular baby product called baby walkers. They’re marketed as a way to ...

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 ...

As childhood and adolescent obesity cases skyrocket, the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends weight loss drugs for some younger patients. Corbin Burnes Lands $210 Million Contract With ...