U.S. Reports More Than 250 Cases of Coronavirus-Linked Inflammatory Disease
Governor Andrew Cuomo said 157 cases of the pediatric illness were under investigation in New York on Thursday.
Rare Inflammatory Syndrome Possible in Kids Asymptomatic for Coronavirus
Children are less susceptible than adults to the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, but officials are urging parents to watch for symptoms of MIS-C.
What Is Type B Flu Virus? Symptoms of Influenza Spreading Across U.S.
This season, medics have been struck by the predominance of a different strain of flu that can be particularly damaging to children—influenza B.
The Ethical Dilemma of Conjoined Twins
"Some people think separating them when you know one will die is an act of killing, and other people think it's the only humane thing."
Fluoride in Drinking Water May Lower IQ, Study Suggests
Children whose mothers were exposed to high levels of fluoride during pregnancy may be at risk of having a lower IQ.
Boys and Girls With Autism Look More Masculine
Identifying common facial features in kids with the condition could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Five Things to Know About Breast-Feeding Worldwide
Breast is best, so why isn't the world investing?
Can a Child Refuse to Comply With Cancer Treatment?
Pediatric oncologists must sometimes call in authorities, or ask themselves whether the care they're providing is doing more harm than good.
First Double-Hand Transplant in Child a Success
Now 8 years old, Zion Harvey is even able to swing a bat.
Autism Risk: Are Girls More Protected From Diagnosis?
The Autism Sisters Project seeks to understand why boys are four times more likely to develop autism than girls.
3-D Printing Saves Conjoined Twins
Surgeons used CT scans and life-like modeling to plan a complicated surgical separation of two infants fused at the chests.
Are You Serving Your Infant Arsenic-Laced Rice?
A new finds babies who ate cereal and other products made of this grain had higher levels of urinary arsenic.
Blood Test Could Detect Concussion
Researchers have developed a simple way to determine if patients should be treated for this type of brain trauma, up to a week after injury.
Preemies' Guts Harbor Antibiotic-Resistance Bacteria
A new study finds the microbiomes of premature infants make them more susceptible to serious infections that cannot be cured.
Exposure to Allergenic Foods Shows Some Benefit
New research seeks to pinpoint when you should introduce foods like peanuts and eggs to a child.
Zika Linked to Stillbirths, Congenital Defects
A case study of one pregnancy in Brazil suggests the mosquito-borne virus may result in pregnancy complications beyond microcephaly.
'Vaginal Seeding' Won't Help Newborns' Microbiome
Swabbing infants with vaginal fluid is more likely to introduce them to an infection than healthy bacteria.
Debate Over Autism Screening Continues
A group of physicians in preventive care say there is not enough evidence to support evaluating all young children who do not exhibit signs of the developmental disorder.
Most Parents Don't Know How to Use Car Seats
A new report finds too many children are sitting in vehicles and not appropriately protected from accident and injury.
Is ADHD on the Rise?
A new study suggests rates of ADHD diagnosis in children and teens have increased by 43 percent over the past decade, especially among girls and the Latino population.
Are We Underestimating Rates of Autism?
A new survey of parents in the U.S. finds 1 in 45 children have autism and related disorders.
Growing Up With a Dog Lowers A Child's Asthma Risk
Another study indicates the hygiene hypothesis may be true.
Pediatric Officials Call for Strict Tobacco Regulations
The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling on the government to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco to 21.
Girls Born in the Summer End Up Healthier Adults
Pregnant moms who get more sun have babies of higher birth weight.
Firstborn Kids More Likely to Be Nearsighted
A new study finds a family's oldest offspring more often has trouble seeing distances.
Asthma Medication May Stunt Growth in Childhood
New research finds toddlers who are given corticosteroids are likely to end up shorter than their peers.
More Proof That Vaccines Don't Cause Autism
An anti-vaxxer organization is up in arms because a primate study it funded concluded that childhood immunizations are safe.