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Schools Consider Helping Drowsy Teens
School start times may be pushed back because teens need 9 hours of sleep on average.
The Yoga After Lunch Program
VIDEO: See how yoga is helping kids at one Chicago school behave better...
Depressed Parents Impact on Their Kids
Awareness of the toll has prompted more research into how to lessen it.
Bifocals May Slow Myopia
Research finds that treating nearsightedness in children early with bifocal lenses instead of single-vision lenses may reduce the severity...
What Does Full-Term Mean?
VIDEO: Many new moms don't know the facts and that misperception has increased the number of c-sections.
Mom's Age Linked to Child's Autism Risk
Mothers over 40 are nearly twice as likely to have a child with autism, according to the analysis of California births. The study finds that...
Teaching Kids to Eat Well
Use National Nutrition Month in March to educate children about how to take care of their growing bodies.
Signs of Sadness...or Depression?
Expert advice from the Mayo Clinic: Red flags to look for if you think your child may be depressed.
Learn to Use Cold Medicines Safely
The American Association of Poison Control Centers offers tips for the safe use of cough and cold medicines.
How Loud is Too Loud for Toys?
Prolonged use of some toys can be potentially harmful to a child's hearing.
Obese Boys Likely to Begin Puberty Late
A study, led by University of Michigan pediatric endocrinologist Joyce M. Lee, found insights into the differing processes that push...
10 Reasons to Breastfeed
Breastfeeding is not just a lifestyle decision; it's also a nutritional winner for your baby.
How to Manage Your Teen's Skin
VIDEO: A master esthetician demonstrates a skin care routine for teens that will keep their skin healthy and glowing.
Youth Mental Health Issues on the Rise
VIDEO: One author is connecting to young people online who are struggling with depression and other mental health issues.
Intensive Treatment for Obesity?
Treating obese kids can help them lose weight, but the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force also suggests a rigorous diet, activity and...
Childhood Stroke is Real
Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children. Learn the signs and symptoms, now.
New Weapon in Obesity Fight
Behavioral nutrition examines more down-to-earth questions to a problem that is among the most serious threats to Americans' health.
Doctors Want Food Choking Warnings
Choking kills more than 100 U.S. children 14 years or younger each year, and thousands more are treated in emergency rooms.
Secondhand Smoke Hurts Kids Long-Term
Researchers report that children exposed regularly to tobacco smoke at home were more likely to develop emphysema in adulthood.
Most 'Test Tube' Kids are Healthy
More than 3 million children have been born worldwide as a result of what is called assisted reproductive technology.
Top 10 Most Miserable Cities
PICTURE GALLERY: Find out if Forbes says where you and your family live is deemed depressing.
Chronic Health Conditions Increasing
The rates are higher in children and the illnesses are different than in previous generations, with youths suffering from attention...
Is a Heart Attack in Your Genes?
Learn about genetic defects that can cause congestive heart failure and other forms of heart disease.
A Window Into the Teen Brain
Psychologist and author JoAnn Deak explains what the brains of adolescent teens can teach us.
Danger in Skipping Chickenpox Vaccine
Study: Risk of serious chickenpox nine times higher for kids whose parents refuse vaccinations.
Home Grown Remedies that Work
Two quick but useful tips to keep you and your family well this winter.
How to Take Care of Your Kids' Teeth
Tips from Bruce DeGinder, a Williamsburg, Virginia, dentist and former president of the Academy of General Dentistry...
Help Your Child Master "The Throne"
VIDEO: Advice on how you can encourage and motivate your child to dump their diaper this year.
Good Health Equals Better Grades
In the first study of its kind, Dr. Ed Ehlinger, director of Boynton Health Services at the University of Minnesota, found a clear...
Keep Valentine's Day Healthy and Fun
VIDEO: Ways you can celebrate the upcoming holiday with your kids without the extra calories.
Tots' Brains Speed Language Learning
Some experts credit this to due to them lacking an undeveloped prefrontal cortex.
How to Cope With Head Lice
The best advice on how to get rid of the pests and keep them from coming back.
Rescuing the Family Dinner
VIDEO: Find out how you can find time to cook, enjoy it, save money and spend quality time with your family.
More Movie Characters Buckle Up
They also wear helmets in kids' movies, but lots of unsafe behavior persists.
Do You Live in Heart Attack City?
Find out if where you live is putting you and your family at higher risk for heart disease.
Female Teachers May Pass Math Anxiety to Girls
Girls are more likely to score lower on tests if their female teachers are anxious.
College Students Struggling
University counseling centers across the country are seeing many more students with complex mental-health diseases.
'Stay-Tabs' Dangerous for Teens
Although soda-can manufacturers replaced pull tabs with "stay-tabs," not even those are childproof.
Top 5 Dirtiest Surfaces
PICTURE GALLERY: Members of the Hygiene Council identify where germs and viruses lurk in every home, and provide tips about how to...
How to Raise Healthy Eaters
Dr. Edward Abramson, author of "Emotional Eating," offers advice for parents who have kids with unhealthy relationships to food.
The 'Choking Game' Can be a Deadly One
Some physicians don't even know the activity exists, but, due in part to YouTube videos, more and more children are playing it.
Parents to Blame for Childhood Obesity?
For all but a small number of people, genes tell only part of the obesity story.
How to Make Playgrounds Safe
Tips for creating a safe play space from Dr. Jim Schmidt, co-founder of the Virginia Beach, Va.-based childproofing company Child...
Acne Medication Requires Persistence
With more than 40 percent of teens having acne that's severe enough to require treatment by a physician, patience is key.
True Healthcare Reform
Healthy kids mean healthy adults, which amounts to a better quality of life and less spent on healthcare costs. Check out these general...
Ski Safety Tips for Kids
PICTURE GALLERY: Advice from professional instructors before you head to the slopes with your family.
'The Talk' About Sex Should be Ongoing
Conquering that fear and taking the plunge could actually keep your teen safer.
Is Healthy Soft Drink Consumption Possible?
The American Academy of Family Physicians and Coke will develop educational material to teach consumers about the role beverages and...
'Bling" Looks to Keep Girls Healthy
VIDEO: One program is helping to build tween girls' self esteem and how they view their bodies.
Come On, It's Just Acne
You'd think so. But the cause of one teenager's angst was surprisingly hard to fight. Not all doctors were helpful.
Put Veggies Back on Your Teen's Menu
What a parent can do when neither the carrot nor the stick works.
General Mills Cutting Sugar in Cereal
The sugar in Cocoa Puffs could drop at least 25 percent from its original level.
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