You know those "growing pains" kids sometimes have? Aches and pains with no apparent cause? Researchers are trying to figure out which kids are most likely to have them.

There are a variety of risk factors for giving birth early. Preemies are at risk for different health problems. So, identifying which women are at risk for having preemies is important for both mom and child.

Breastfeeding your child can do more than provide your child better immunity and great nutrition. It can also reduce your risk of breast cancer.

Who is the most important parent for a child to bond with? Mom? Or Dad? The answer, it seems, is either one or both.

If it seems like kids are just growing up too soon these days, it may not be your imagination. It turns out boys are going through puberty earlier.

A small percentage of the population snores even without having an underlying sleep problem. But a woman who starts snoring during pregnancy may want to talk to her doctor about it.

Understanding how and why some people's brains deteriorate as they grow into old age involves many possible factors. It may even be linked to a baby's brain before birth.

Can family history of alcoholism affect brain development? Seems far-fetched, but new research has provided compelling evidence.

Pain or bleeding occurs early in pregnancy for about a third of all women. This may mean the baby won't survive, but not always. A simple test may help you know.

The impending arrival of a baby in a household can often increase the tensions as much as it might increase excitement. Knowing how conflict affects mom and dad is valuable.