There are guidelines for treating children 4 years of age and older for ADHD, but no such guidelines exist for younger children. That lack of guidance hasn’t prevented the treatment of thousands of toddlers for ADHD.

A concussion can be unsettling, especially if the symptoms are severe. But severe symptoms do not necessarily mean a longer recovery.

Most parents using out-of-home childcare are familiar with the list of illnesses that mean they can't bring their child to daycare that day. Yet such lists may be driving up healthcare use.

The risk of skin cancer for those who are exposed to the sun without adequate protection is well established. But what about exposure to tanning beds?

There has been a debate about ADHD and whether it's overdiagnosed. To date, there has not been an objective way to diagnose the condition, but new research may change that.

Being physically fit is healthy for the body and mind, regardless of age. New research suggests that physical fitness also may give a boost to kids' grades in school.

Parents play a crucial part in keeping their children healthy. For mothers, that influence starts when their baby is in the womb.

As with so many other things in life, teamwork can lead to better outcomes in medical care. This can be especially true with chronic conditions.

When caffeine hits the body, blood pressure increases and heart rate decreases, past research has found. But the effects differ in males and females.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today updated advice for pregnant women and young children about eating fish.