The first vaccine to protect against malaria has been endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and could prevent the deaths of tens ... Read More
Parenting
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
It turns out that the pandemic has reaped one unexpected benefit: As teens were kept home more often, their use of electronic cigarettes ... Read More
Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood
More than 50% of American children have detectable blood lead levels, a new study reveals. And young children who live in places with lots ... Read More
4 Tricks to Turn Your Fussy Eater Around
If your children are picky eaters, bribing or pressuring them will probably backfire. But there are other steps you can take to help them ... Read More
Child Cancers Are Rare, But Here Are Signs to Look For
Most parents want their children to live carefree lives, so a diagnosis of childhood cancer is devastating. Fortunately, pediatric cancers ... Read More
Is Your Child at Risk of Pediatric Stroke?
When most people think of strokes, they think of adults. But your child can also be at risk of developing a stroke. Although strokes are ... Read More
Doctors Often Miss These Signs of Type 1 Diabetes in Kids
Black children often fare worse when type 1 diabetes strikes and suffer from serious complications including vision loss, kidney failure, ... Read More
Answers To 6 Common Questions Every New Parent Asks
As a new parent, the first thing you can do for yourself is to take a deep breath; this is a challenging moment in time. While we've ... Read More
Kids’ Temporary Tattoos Can Harm Skin Function
Parents: You may think temporary tattoos are harmless for children. But kids who decorate themselves with these transfer tattoos may be ... Read More
COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 12 Could Come This Fall
Many parents hoping for COVID-19 vaccines for their children younger than 12 may get their wish this fall, according to Dr. Anthony ... Read More
Sleep Disorders Highly Prevalent in Children With Migraines
Sleep disorders seem to be highly prevalent among children with pediatric migraines and are associated with higher headache severity, ... Read More
L.A. Is First Major School District to Mandate Vaccines for Students 12 and Up
Los Angeles has become the first major school system in the United States to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all students 12 and older. ... Read More