Children's Health

The anti-vaccine lobby has only grown more powerful as measles spreads across the U.S. Unless congressional action is taken, other vaccine-preventable diseases are likely to rise.

She wants to see warning signs in playgrounds alerting parents to avoid the same mistake.

The list rates how well children's hospitals across the country deal with conditions from cancer to diabetes.

Unlike previous seasons, reports of the flu stayed high across all 50 states.

Kids might not have the same stresses as adults, but they can still benefit from meditative techniques.

Jay Crouch was able to eat food for the first time ever following the historic 10-hour procedure.

"At least two doctors now have told us 'thank God you got her here when you did'," the mother of 4-year-old Elianna Grace said after her daughter fell ill following a pool accident.

The retired general tweeted about the now-vacant President's Council on Fitness, Sport and Nutrition, and that Ivanka Trump should "check it out."

Parents are unaware of the risks of liver disease in obese children, study's author warned.

That extra time could make a big difference in the early years.

Only a handful of states have legislation to require radon checks in schools.

Racial disparities in autism diagnoses may be rooted in families' access to diagnostic services.

A consumer advocacy group found lead in two brands sold at Target.

Children whose mothers were exposed to high levels of fluoride during pregnancy may be at risk of having a lower IQ.

U.K. has a lower rate of breastfeeding than the U.S.

"Giving your child a smartphone is like giving them a gram of cocaine," reads one recent headline. But these media reports may have made parents unnecessarily anxious.

Many of us are simply not as mindful of the dangers of ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning devices.

A study released Wednesday found "a continuous steep increase" in screen time between 2002 and 2014 in Europe.

There's no proof listening to music makes children smarter but it is proved to benefit their wellbeing.

How to get a fussy child to eat vegetables is a question that plagues many frustrated parents.

A new preventative drug has the potential to grow retina vessels in babies with FEVR, a hereditary disease that causes progressive vision loss.

The Children's Society shows 34 percent of girls are unhappy with their looks.

Metals in air pollution have been linked to damage in children's lungs.

The U.S. ranks in the bottom third of rich countries when it comes to income inequality among children.