Childhood cancer is rare, but it is still a leading health threat to children and adolescents — surpassed only by accidents. However, babies who are breastfed may be at a lower risk for developing one type of blood cancer in childhood.

Losing weight may need to be a priority for heavier women who are thinking about getting pregnant.

The C-section has become extremely common in the US, but new evidence suggests that this might be dangerous to women and babies in some cases.

A new test might improve the accuracy of Down syndrome diagnoses.

Caring for a child with autism comes with struggles, and many parents may find that stomach problems in kids may be part of those struggles.

Breastfeeding may boost more than just bonding — it may also boost baby's brainpower based on how long you do it.

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but many women have a few anxious moments. Women who have had weight loss surgery may have more anxious moments than others. Some of those moments, however, may not be warranted.

New parents want to keep their kids happy and healthy — and one vaccine might help them do just that.

Mothers who quickly respond to that 3 a.m. feeding wail with love and attention may improve their children’s development — from infancy to adulthood.

Birth announcements and baby shower invitations may not be as common as they once were in US mailboxes. The US hasn't been in a baby boom for a few years, and last year saw a particularly low birth rate.