Children's Health
Children and Secondhand Smoke Risks Decades After Exposure
Secondhand smoke exposure during childhood is linked to increase risk of COPD later in life. Learn about the risks of early exposure to smoke.
The Latest
How to Manage Your Child’s Asthma—and What to Do in an Emergency
After the news that a Broadway actress died from an asthma attack at the age of 13, it’s time for a refresher on how to keep your child with asthma safe.
Autism Treatment: Some Kids Miss Out
As many as one third of U.S. children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) don't get behavioral or medication treatment to help them manage their neurodevelopmental challenges.
Your Child Has Eczema: Now What?
It's hard enough to manage eczema as an adult. What do you do when your child exhibits symptoms? Try these practical tips for parenting with eczema.
Does My Kid Have ADHD? 9 Signs to Look For
It's not always easy to tell the difference between typical kid energy and behaviors that point to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Knowing these symptoms can help.
How to Help Your Child With ADHD Rock the School Year
Real talk about how to work with your child’s school to set realistic expectations and offer maximum support for the school year. You got this!
Food Allergy Prevention Tips for Parents
Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics give parents the latest information on how to prevent and manage food allergies.
Arsenic and Lead In Fruit Juice?
About half of 45 popular commercial fruit juices have elevated levels of potentially harmful heavy metals, according to this report.
Kids Who Eat School Lunch Score Higher in Reading and Math
Children who eat lunch at school score higher on tests, say researchers in Germany and India, confirming previous research on nutrition and learning.
IBD: A Mental Health Risk for Kids?
New research shows an increase in psychiatric disorders amongst children with inflammatory bowel disease.
What Happens When Kids Don’t Drink Enough Water—and What You Can Do to Make Sure Yours Do
As many as 1 in 5 kids say they don’t drink water regularly. Find out what they’re downing instead (and what they’re risking because of it).
Meet the Experts
Eileen Bailey
Health WriterEileen Bailey is an award-winner author of six books on health and parenting. She specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Psoriasis and Skin Cancer.
Stephanie Stephens
M.A., Health WriterStephanie Stephens is a digital journalist, audio/video producer and host, specializing in health and celebrities.
Diane Domina
Diane is a Senior Content Producer at Remedy Health Media. She writes the Daily Dose for HealthCentral and is the editorial director at HealthCommunities.