Measles is no longer a widespread issue in the US, but that doesn't mean infections and outbreaks can't occur, as one US state is currently seeing.

Asthma affects millions of children in the U.S., making it the most common chronic condition among children. And the air around the homes of some children with asthma may be affecting their condition.

More than 90 percent of youth in America play video games. Many of these games are violent and contain mature themes. Are they changing the way children and teenagers think about aggression?

Childhood obesity can negatively affect a person's physical and mental health throughout life. It's possible that the condition might even be a barrier to academic and career success.   

With a constantly growing battery of medical tests available, it’s important for doctors to emphasize necessary care. The need is perhaps more pointed with vulnerable patient groups like children.

Limiting children's use of television is already one recommendation that pediatricians emphasize to parents. But what might it mean if kids use too much TV, computers or video games?

Children who spend a lot of time watching TV are more likely to be overweight, according to past research. But parents can make a difference.

It's important to teach teens not to drive while under the influence. But there may be risk factors parents can watch for in doing so.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be well known, but there is still a great deal that scientists don't know about it.

Just because a child is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when they're young doesn't mean they continue to show symptoms of the disorder later in life.