A first-of-its-kind device to treat the most common form of scoliosis has gotten the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Summer is more than halfway over, and that means another school year is approaching. How should you prepare your kids for school?

Going back to school means new teachers and friends. But it's also a time for back-to-school illnesses, such as hand, foot and mouth disease.

Backpack? Check. Books? Check. Pencils? Check. Health records? With the school year starting, there's another thing not to forget: back-to-school medical needs.

Rotavirus spreads easily among infants and young children. Is your child at risk?

As the school year starts, it's important to learn some key facts about strep throat and how it can affect your kids.

When do you take your baby to the dentist? When do you start brushing your baby's teeth? What toothpaste should you use?

E-cigarettes and vaping continue to make news headlines.

Americans may be getting less sleep than they have in previous years, and it might be because of smartphones.

Before you jump into the pool this summer, take steps to avoid coming into contact with this germ.