Putting on some muscle now pays off later. Way later. Having little muscle strength as a teenager is linked with a higher risk of dying earlier from a number of causes, new research has found.

There has been a lot of controversy about immunizations possibly causing autism. Even though science doesn’t support this, some parents are still worried. A recent study found that parents who have a child with autism may be making risky choices for their other children.

Flame retardants were once commonly used in furniture. But the chemicals were phased out when researchers discovered they could contribute to health problems. So are they completely gone now?

Few things are as frustrating as having pain and not knowing the cause. That frustration is no less intense for children, including children with chest pain.

Bringing a child to the doctor to get allergy shots can be a traumatic experience for both the child and the caretaker. A new treatment might offer an alternative to the dreaded needles.

Fear of the dentist has been mocked in countless films and TV shows. However, it's a very real concern for many people – especially children. Being afraid of the dentist can lead to long-term problems with oral health.

Rates of whooping cough (pertussis) have increased in recent years. One concern has been that the vaccine for pertussis becomes weaker over time. A recent study found this to be the case. During a California outbreak of pertussis, many of the grade school children had received their DTaP vaccine for pertussis.

Are there factors that can help protect victims of child abuse from developing issues as adults? New research says yes, and marriage and education may play a role.

Teenagers who require hospitalization for mental health problems continue to be at risk for future problems. Yet they may not be getting the care they need.

Milk can do the body good. But if the calcium can't be absorbed well by kids, their bones don't do so well either. Kids with long-term digestive problems have lower bone density as they grow older, new research has found.