Mothers who maintain a healthy lifestyle during their kids' childhood and adolescence may reduce the risk of obesity in their children, according to a new study.

Eating foods enriched with folic acid during pregnancy may be more beneficial than once thought.

A possible treatment for autism has been granted expedited development and review.

Teens who spend more time in front of a screen may be more likely to feel unhappy, according to a new study.

Many babies born with a smaller than normal head as a result of Zika virus infection may face health problems as they develop, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Many infants are still not getting the recommended newborn screenings at birth.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) may be relatively common, according to a new study.

Pregnant women in the United States may face a higher risk for Zika virus than previously thought, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind medical device.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved label changes for anesthesia and sedation medications to be used in young children.