For years, mumps wasn't common in the United States. But that may be changing.

The more ads for alcohol kids watch on TV, the more they may drink, according to a new study.

Adults aren't the only ones who have to watch out for chemical eye burns. In fact, these burns may occur more often in young children, according to a new study.

Introducing peanuts into your infant's diet may be a good idea after all, according to a new study.

Over the last 30 years, obesity prevalence has increased in all age groups, a new study found. That new study looked at the trends after recent efforts to decrease obesity.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding its “The Real Cost” campaign to rural America.

Parents often lay infants on the sofa to keep an eye on them while tending to other things. But new research suggests doing so could be dangerous to the baby.

Secondhand smoke can cause asthma to flare up, especially in children. Knowing a child's history of tobacco exposure may help pediatricians spot who is at risk for future asthma attacks.

It's a brave new world of technology and media out there today — and that presents challenges for raising kids in such a media-rich environment.

The environment around a pregnant woman can influence a growing baby. High levels of pollution may be one thing that affects a developing baby.