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Updated versions of the vaccines against rotavirus don't seem to increase the risk for a potentially deadly side effect, a new study says.

Premature infants are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than full-term babies. The reason may be that a preemie's nervous system is underdeveloped.

During this season of joy and wonder, it is hard to think that a toy - an object meant to inspire whimsy and fun - might instead cause injury and death. But it happens.

Although the American Heart Association (AHA) has long recommended that teen athletes be screened for heart problems before they hit the playing field, a new study found that less than half of doctors are following those guidelines.

Although it’s not news that teens are drinking and using drugs, a more precise picture of who is engaging in these behaviors has been highlighted by new research.

Children as young as 4 can now be diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Young children who are immunized against whooping cough (pertussis) are well protected against this illness, but a new study finds that the vaccine's effectiveness declines sharply after just three years.

Trying to lose those extra pounds? You may be more successful if you choose a weight-loss program that focuses on changing habits and behaviors. And if it also includes weight-loss medications, that's even better.

More than 5,000 children each year fall from an open window and are seriously injured or killed. And it's not just urban kids who are at risk.

You know exercise is important, but you just can't seem to fit it into your busy day.

Although thousands of children and teens participate in boxing programs across the U.S., the sport isn't appropriate for young people, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says.

Working moms are less likely to be depressed than stay-at-home moms - but only if they have realistic expectations about balancing work and home life.

Here's a quick math quiz: How many hours a day do you watch TV?

Researchers have pinpointed when U.S. children and teens began tipping the scales toward obesity. The epidemic began in the late 1990s, but experts still don't know the exact cause.

With the start of the school year coming up fast, a new study on lunch safety may give parents reason to pause.

Pregnant women exposed to high levels of electromagnetic fields - from power lines or electrical appliances - are more likely to have a child who later develops asthma.

Chickenpox and its itchy rash were once almost a rite of childhood - but this illness could also be deadly, claiming the lives of more than 100 children each year.

Your kids may be safer riding with Grandma and Grandpa than with you, a new study says.

Bullying is not a normal part of childhood, and children who experience bullying may continue to feel its effects into adulthood.

With summer and swim season officially under way, a new study reminds parents to be vigilant when young children are in and around pools.

Kids in their early teens typically rebel against their parents, choosing friends over family. Those who don't pull away and want to please their parents usually do better at school.

It's nearly summer - time for romping on the beach, lounging by the pool, and suffering a painful bout of swimmer's ear.

Many parents of infants give their youngsters herbal teas or supplements - despite the fact that these products may not be safe for babies.

Parents today know more about kids' sports injuries than parents a decade ago - but many don't seem too concerned about preventing them.

If your child is allergic to milk, he or she will likely outgrow that allergy - but it may take longer than you think.

Underage drinkers don't have to work too hard to get access to booze, says a new report.

When a child runs a fever, most parents run to the medicine cabinet to offer relief.

Although the cause of autism remains elusive, the time interval between births may play a role.

Dog, cat, bird, hamster—whatever animal you share your home with just might harbor an infectious disease.

Do cigarette ads have an impact on teens? Absolutely, says a new study.

Cell phones may have an impact on children’s health—even before they’re born.

If your town has fluoridated water, it may cut back on the amount of fluoride it adds, based on new federal recommendations.

Offer nutritious cereals at breakfast – and your kids will happily eat them. So says a new study on kids’ eating habits.

Does your child’s coach know what to do if your son or daughter has an asthma attack on the field or court?

The number of young children treated for drug overdoses has dropped by about half since nonprescription infant cold medicines were taken off the market three years ago.