Children's Health News & Features

During the holiday season, toys can pose choking and other health hazards that can endanger children’s lives, experts told the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation subcommittee.

A recent study also found that during the first nine months of the pandemic, U.S. children and teenagers gained weight at twice the rate they had in the two years prior.

Some experts, parents, and content creators are still on the fence about the now-delayed “Instagram Kids” service, citing that negative outcomes could overshadow the benefits of a platform tailored for kids.

The milk crate challenge is causing many young people to put their life and limb at risk.

A widely used pesticide will be banned because it's been linked to neurological damage in children.

While the resurgence of COVID cases has been dominating the news, pediatric hospitals report an unexpected rise in serious infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The father of a child with Pompe disease shares his family’s experience. Find out what it's like to live with this rare genetic disorder.

People with Pompe disease inherit mutated copies of a particular gene from both parents. Learn more about the genetics of Pompe disease.

To get the best care for Pompe disease, you need treatment from a team of health care professionals. Here’s what treatment for you or your child may include.

Getting a diagnosis of Pompe disease can be tricky. Learn more about how Pompe disease is diagnosed.

A Texas teen with cystic fibrosis is raising money for her education.

A young girl with spinal muscular atrophy receives tremendous support in the race to purchase the drug Zolgensma before she turns 2.

A 6-year-old girl who was born with a tumor that never stopped growing revealed her face for the first time after a 12-hour surgery to remove the mass.

Physical punishment doesn’t improve a child’s behavior or social competence, and in fact, it can make behavior worse, according to a new study.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends heart screenings for kids whether or not they play sports.

This year's edition of the annual rankings adds a new state and regional focus to help parents find the best care closer to home.

A new study finds a rising number of young Americans, including children, are taking their own lives using firearms.

The number of American children who identify as a gender other than male or female appears to be increasing, a new study in the journal Pediatrics reports.

Teens aged 15 to 17 account for about 63% of spinal fractures, two-thirds of which occur in motor vehicle accidents.

A new study suggests the common treatment of "ear tubes" may not prevent future middle ear infections in all cases.

A new study of baby's meconium (what the fetus ingests and excretes while in the womb) may show the child's risk of developing allergies by the age of 1.

The Department of Agriculture says it will send qualifying families at least $375 for each child under 18 to help pay for food over the summer months.

Who is 'Keira Bell'? This young woman took on the medical establishment in the U.K. over her treatment for gender dysphoria and won. The ruling could have global ramifications.

A new study provides another reason to avoid corporal punishment: Spanking may cause changes in the same areas of a child’s brain affected by more severe physical and sexual abuse.

Called “Closer to Zero,” the FDA plan calls for continued scientific investigation, establishes acceptable levels of heavy metals, sets up a way to monitor manufacturers’ compliance, and sets “action levels.”