Breastfeeding can offer a number of benefits to mother and child, such as a reduced risk of diabetes and asthma. The World Health Organization (WHO) tries to promote those benefits each year with World Breastfeeding Week.

In the past, video games have been associated with antisocial behavior. But a light amount of gaming may not damage kids' social adjustment.

Young children tend to visit the emergency room more than those of other ages. Recent research aimed to find out the reasons why.

When babies are born to mothers who used opiates, they may experience symptoms of withdrawal which require treatment.

Health risks can result from obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and in children. But some treatments in children may be tricky.

Opting for a vaccine that could possibly prevent cancer may seem simple on paper, but families across the nation have been slow to adopt one such vaccine.

Genetics may not be the only factors that influence intelligence. Some environmental factors like reading may be able to boost general intelligence as well, new research suggests.

Hospital employees usually watch for jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes, in newborns. Recent research suggests many newborns have this condition.

Obesity among American children has been the focus of public health officials for some time — and there is some evidence of success.

Many parents may face the age-old struggle of convincing their kids to eat fruits and vegetables. But a new study suggests kids are more willing to eat these foods than parents might think.