Children's Health

The connection between disrupted sleep and ADHD-like behavior is striking.

Flavors do more than make vapes more addictive—they may also expose users to potentially harmful chemicals.

The progressive adoption of vitamin K shots as standard of care for newborns since the 1960s leaves many concerns about necessity, safety, and effectiveness.

A recent study found that children with higher PFAS levels had lower bone density, especially in the forearms.

Consistent lessons are key to helping prevent drownings—and the only way to overcome swim skill hibernation.

What does the “upside down food pyramid” look like in everyday eating terms? How do we affordably meet our daily quota of proteins, fats, and nutrients the “pyr

Exposure to a widely used plastic chemical may be contributing to preterm births globally, raising concerns about its role in maternal and infant health.

A study of more than 11,000 adolescents found those who used cannabis had reduced gains in memory, attention, and processing speeds.

Scientists have known about the mitochondria-autism link since 1985.

What if the rise in ADHD isn’t just about diagnosis – but about what kids are eating every day? In this Vital Signs interview, Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo points ...

Children with autism seem to have a higher need for nutrients. Though when it comes down to specifics, every child is different.

A new study found that baby foods in the United States contain additives linked to gut disruption, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and obesity.

Shared meals may create space for connection, routine, and accountability—factors tied to lower substance use among teens.

How babies' exposure to screens in their first years may shape the way their brains handle decisions and stress well into adolescence.

After a decade of one-to-one devices, some schools are rethinking the screen.

The number of parents refusing the vitamin K shot for their newborns has jumped significantly in the past decade.

Simple saline spray may help kids avoid tonsil surgery.

No stool samples or blood draws required. 

Video games aren’t a neutral way to relax. Built to discourage stopping, they can become unhealthy for teens who rely on them to relieve stress.

A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain's cortex.

Experts say benefits likely outweigh the risks. 

Research links some early childhood infections to lower cancer and heart disease risk, but experts say context matters.

Study of nearly 6,000 children shows Ritalin and Adderall activate the brain's reward centers rather than attention networks, challenging long-held beliefs.

Studies with findings contradicting the September announcement by the HHS share similar patterns.

Evidence-based lifestyle interventions for childhood anxiety and depression include sleep hygiene, nutrition, and stress reduction strategies.

Albertsons, Kroger, Target, and Walmart have 15 days to explain how they’ll ensure compliance with future protocols as botulism cases climb to 51 in 19 states.

We explore complementary health approaches for ADHD management, from sleep disorders to dietary factors.