A concussion can bring about a wide variety of symptoms. These symptoms may affect any combination of physical, emotional, basic mental functioning. It seems that some types of concussion symptoms may signal risk for others.

Children and teens are spending less time participating in physical activities and more time indoors in front of screens. New research shows what getting some fresh air can do for young people's health.

Vaccines can be used to protect against both viruses and bacteria. But bacteria have a secret weapon that makes them harder to fight.

Public health awareness campaigns often focus on reducing cigarette smoking, but other smoking risks exist as well. In addition to cigars, hookahs present health risks too.

One of the scariest moments for a parent can be seeing their child hit their head, especially if that hit is hard. If they sustain a concussion, it's important to know so that the child gets needed recovery time.

Many parents have had questions about childhood vaccines. Yet the research regularly shows them to be safe and effective.

With new technology, there often comes new challenges, and the case is no different for cell phone texting. One challenge is addressing "sexting" among children and teens.

Mosquito and tick bites are more than a nuisance — they carry serious diseases. A few steps can help protect children from these bug bites.

Mother Goose. Clifford the Big Red Dog. Dr. Seuss. Franklin the Turtle. Such favorite characters delight children, and they may also teach them to love reading.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that a certain oral pain reliever should not be used to treat infants and children with teething pain.