The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading authority on children's health issues, is looking to clear the air on tobacco product use.

The safety of whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy can be a big concern for expecting moms and their doctors. But a new finding may help put that fear to rest.

The flu can be a major risk for elderly patients. But the type of flu vaccine these patients receive could lower that risk.

Children's mental health treatment can be a delicate process — and one in which pediatricians and other primary care physicians may play an important role.

New evidence suggests that many Americans who travel abroad may wind up bringing home some unintended souvenirs.

Measles may seem like an ailment from a bygone era, but new evidence suggests that many US children may still be at risk today.

Kids with congenital heart disease often are at risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But whether ADHD medications can be safely given to this population has been a big concern for parents and doctors alike.

Preeclampsia is a common cause of babies being born prematurely. But a potential new treatment may help.

The teen years can be a challenge for both kids and their parents. But keeping an eye on early-maturing teen girls may make a difference.