A new study suggests wireless pacemakers could be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats.

Researchers have found that co-infection by multiple common viruses may have caused a mysterious hepatitis outbreak in kids worldwide.

A study finds that exposure to indoor cats and dogs in utero or early infancy leads to fewer allergy cases in children. Over 65,000 children were tested, and 22% who were exposed to pets had fewer food allergies than those who were not tested.

A major new study finds children’s screen use could be altering their developing brains, increasing their risk for mood disorders.

New research suggests taking melatonin may afford a good night's sleep and, as a result, lower the odds depressed or anxious children will harm themselves.

Going through puberty early can make kids confused or embarrassed. Learn how you can talk your child through this trying time.

When raising a child with central precocious puberty (CPP), it’s important to take steps not only to maintain their well-being, but also your own.

Puberty can be a tough time for any kid. But it might be harder on those with central precocious puberty (CPP).

The pandemic increased anxiety and depression among children; other leading safety concerns include staff shortages, violence in health care facilities, and medication list discrepancies.

A new study reports opioids pose the greatest poison risk to children in the U.S., accounting for more than half of poisoning deaths in infants and toddlers.

New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatricians on childhood obesity have been well received by many. But some experts question whether the recommendations might have unexpected consequences.

In 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death in youngsters and young adults (ages 10 to 34) and the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S..

Researchers found that while Black children are more likely to develop asthma, they’re less likely than white children to be evaluated for eczema by an allergist.

Parenting a baby when you have a physical disability can make some tasks tricker. This is what parents say helps.

Conceiving a child in the next five to 10 years might look like something out of a science fiction movie.

New research suggests chemicals found in plastic personal care products, kids’ toys, and food and drink packaging could be raising the risk of type 2 diabetes among women.

Some previous researchers linked conception via IVF to an increased risk of congenital abnormalities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and intellectual disability.

A cancer survivor as a child, Maggie Rogers now works with the American Cancer Society to help others like her.