Across the United States, flu activity is high. And it's expected to continue for weeks.

A medication to treat diarrhea associated with Clostridioides difficile ( C. difficile ) is now approved for children.

The first medication to prevent peanut allergies in children has received a green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

E-cigarettes and vaping continue to make news headlines.

Folic acid can help prevent major birth defects called neural tube defects (NTDs). But how much folic acid are you supposed to get?

As you prepare to ring in the new year, you need to know a few things about fireworks and how to keep your family safe.

It's never too late to make sure your child's new toys are safe.

As an adult, brushing your teeth is something you could probably do with your eyes closed. But for kids, this twice-daily task isn't so simple.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first test to detect a rare genetic disorder in newborns.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new system that allows ear tubes to be inserted without surgery.