Even though research has found that over-the-counter cough and cold medications can lead to poisoning and death among children two years of age and younger, parents are still giving their children such medications.

Many children are avoiding potentially nutritious food unnecessarily based on incomplete information about possible food allergies, according to a new study from National Jewish Health.

According to a study by Swedish researchers, children who are chronically ill are much more likely than healthy children to be victims of physical abuse.

Cleaning, dressing, draining and caring for wounds may be more important the choice of antibiotic given to children, according to a new study.

According to a recent study, kids who live in urban public housing spend more time playing outside than other urban children.

Asthma, accidents and other health problems are more likely to plague children of working mothers, according to new research from North Carolina State University.

According to a new study from the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ), medications for attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage.

Preterm birth prevention clinics are effective at both increasing the number of full term births and reducing health complications among newborns, according to new research.

Children vaccinated against hepatitis B might be at a lower risk of developing leukemia, according to a new study.

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. In order to increase awareness, the CDC has released a report that highlights statistics and information on birth defects, the leading cause of infant mortality.