Researchers following a group of American children for decades found that even short periods of housing instability increased the chances of poor mental and physical health years later.
The influential US Preventive Services Task Force urged behavioral counseling for children and teens with very high BMI. Notably the group did not include Ozempic-like drugs in the recommendation.
Teachers at Roswell High School allow students to leave class for therapy appointments and return without missing a beat because teachers know that if the student is struggling with mental health, they're not going to be able to focus on math or science, school social worker Valerie Rogers says.
Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others.
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S. Before you take your kids to the pool or the ocean this summer, test your knowledge of drowning prevention and water safety.
A new report shows that tens of millions of children around the world are not getting enough to eat. This leaves a staggering number of kids under five with diseases associated with malnutrition which often impair a child's development and therefore their future prospects as well.
Girls in the U.S. are getting their first menstrual period about 6 months earlier on average than they did in the 1950s and ‘60s. And the number of girls starting their period before age nine has doubled. Researchers say parents can help prepare their kids for early puberty.
It's been neglected for years, say global health advocates. Now it's getting more attention. And USAID has added it to its agenda with a $1.5 million budget line. Dr. Atul Gawande tells why.
ADHD is an ongoing and expanding public health concern, according to researchers studying the disorder. One million more U.S. children were diagnosed in 2022 compared to 2016, a new study shows.
The pills for adults and school-aged kids aren't the right dose for preschoolers. Plus they taste bad. Now there's a new pill for little ones — but it seems like an uphill battle to get it to them.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients approved here?
The state covers basic services for vulnerable residents, including things like air purifiers for kids with asthma. But nonprofits offering the services struggle to work within the health care system.
At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
