The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding its “The Real Cost” campaign to rural America.

It's a well-known fact that smoking during pregnancy can harm the baby. Now, researchers may have a clearer picture as to why that is.

One out of seven (15.4 percent) US children aged 2 to 8 years old had at least one diagnosed mental, behavioral or developmental disorder (MBDD), according to a recent study.

Women often have questions about what they should and shouldn't eat when they're expecting. Here may be one answer to those questions.

What would happen if nearly every mother around the world breastfed her babies? Great things, new evidence suggests.

For couples struggling to conceive, here's some potentially comforting news about the safety of infertility treatments.

As teen obesity rates climb, the role of schools in shaping students' exercise habits has come under intense scrutiny. And there may be a good reason why.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading authority on children's health issues, is looking to clear the air on tobacco product use.

Preeclampsia is a common cause of babies being born prematurely. But a potential new treatment may help.

The teen years can be a challenge for both kids and their parents. But keeping an eye on early-maturing teen girls may make a difference.