When diet and exercise doesn't work, overweight teens have another option to help shed the extra pounds.

Most parents don’t like the idea of their children breathing in dirty air, but might not know whether or not it has long term consequences. Unfortunately, it does.

Early help for kids with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD ) can be important. But how young can we detect the early symptoms of ASD ? A recent study tracked kids for the first three years of life.

Fighting teen obesity requires multiple approaches. There is not a single cause of obesity, but there are many different factors that parents can address to reduce kids' risk.

Kissing the dog on the mouth, greeting guests without clothes on, eating inedible objects – does this remind you of anyone?

Many factors influence individuals' weight. The same is true for children. Preventing obesity is easier when we know what factors increase a baby's risk of becoming overweight.

With America well into football season, the clashing of helmets has led to some major damage and blows to the head. But high school football players aren't too upset about it.

A migraine headache can knock you flat — and that's for an adult. Imagine how migraines might affect children, especially when it comes to school.

Decisions about vaccine policies are made throughout the year by a group of experts and researchers. They met recently to discuss current issues with diseases and to make recommendations.