More than 2,400 U.S. children were killed by firearms in 2017, the same year 144 police officers and 1,000 active military personnel died in the line of duty.

Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics give parents the latest information on how to prevent and manage food allergies.

Despite the loud clamor that continues from the “antivaxxer” community, another study confirms that vaccines don’t cause autism and don't trigger autism.

You’ve seen the studies about the negative effect of social media on confidence and mood. New data suggests in can increase unhealthy eating habits in kids.

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a very rare but serious neurological condition that mimics polio. In 2018, 193 cases were reported in the U.S. — more than ever before. Like the flu, this virus changes every year — here’s what to know to stay ahead of it.

Bubble Guppies, Super Why! Caillou: There are some pretty compelling shows for toddlers these days. But they shouldn’t be watching any TV, say pediatricians.

Children who eat lunch at school score higher on tests, say researchers in Germany and India, confirming previous research on nutrition and learning.

About half of 45 popular commercial fruit juices have elevated levels of potentially harmful heavy metals, according to this report.

When it comes to pain in children, gender stereotypes persist, say researchers at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut: “Boys are more stoic,” “Girls are more emotional.”

Whether your child or teen has congenital or acquired hypothyroidism, these are the symptoms and treatments you should be aware of.