While not all birth defects are preventable, you can take some steps to help reduce the risk to your baby, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As electronic cigarettes become more popular, we learn more about their potential dangers.

Health experts have said that measles was eliminated in the United States. But that may no longer be the case.

Do you feel like your child might have ADHD? It's time to take a close look and get the facts straight.

A first-of-its-kind device to treat the most common form of scoliosis has gotten the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Summer is more than halfway over, and that means another school year is approaching. How should you prepare your kids for school?

Going back to school means new teachers and friends. But it's also a time for back-to-school illnesses, such as hand, foot and mouth disease.

Backpack? Check. Books? Check. Pencils? Check. Health records? With the school year starting, there's another thing not to forget: back-to-school medical needs.

Rotavirus spreads easily among infants and young children. Is your child at risk?

As the school year starts, it's important to learn some key facts about strep throat and how it can affect your kids.