The search for possible causes of autism has gone in a lot of different directions. But finding a link does not mean finding a cause.

Not being able to soothe a baby with colic, a condition in which the baby cries continually, can be frustrating. Would changing the baby’s diet would help prevent the colic?

Spending a lot of time in front of a TV or computer screen can promote inactivity, especially in children. And inactivity may mean other unhealthy habits.

Childhood obesity can negatively affect a person's physical and mental health throughout life. It's possible that the condition might even be a barrier to academic and career success.   

Children who spend a lot of time watching TV are more likely to be overweight, according to past research. But parents can make a difference.

When a pregnant woman drinks a martini, her fetus is exposed to the alcohol. Researchers have just confirmed that even small amounts of alcohol could seriously affect the baby's health.

By the time they reach adolescence, many children have a television in their bedroom. These bedroom TVs might reveal something about their weight.

For kids with arthritis, painful joints can limit activity. Trying to sort out the relationship between pain and activity in these kids could mean better therapies and quality of life.