Children's Health News & Features

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.”

Arkansas has become the first state to pass a law prohibiting doctors from giving gender-affirming medical treatments to transgender youths.

Kids and teens are already struggling to learn outside the classroom during the pandemic, but lockdowns and quarantines are also making it hard for them to control their weight, child health experts say.

Calls to U.S. poison centers about incidents involving children and high-powered magnets surged more than 400% after a court overturned a ban on the magnets, a new study finds.

A handful of tragic cases involving children who died during dental appointments have prompted a closer look at pediatric dentists’ growing use of anesthesia for kids having routine procedures like cavity fillings, root canals, and tooth extractions.

While only an association was seen, unhealthy changes in children's weight corresponded with an increase in convenience stores over time.

In the new study, doctors found a concerning trend at their children's hospital. During the early months of the pandemic, more children started arriving in the emergency department with a ruptured appendix.

Since last April, hospital emergency rooms across the United States have seen a sustained surge in visits related to the mental health of school-aged kids, a new report reveals.

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group has released its 35th annual “Trouble in Toyland” report that highlights hazardous children’s toys. Among this year’s most dangerous items are a toolset with small parts, a toy with high noise levels, and high-powered magnets.

The World Health Organization on Thursday released new statistics that show 869,770 cases of measles, one of the most contagious diseases known to science, around the world in 2019, the highest number since 1996. Increases were reported in all regions.

Russell William Appold Jr. was born at 22 weeks -- more than 4 months before his scheduled due date. For 19 weeks, he stayed at Tulane Lakeside Hospital in Metairie, LA.