Children's & Teens Health Articles

The State of California recently passed one of the toughest measles vaccinations laws in the USA. Here's what it requires, and what it doesn't. Parents have alternatives even under the new law.

Those photos and videos in which parents shame and humiliate their own kids on the internet? They have to stop. Now, a petition is underway to make it happen.

Hernia is a very common condition which sometimes freaks people out. This article will cover the types, presentation, complications and treatment options of the hernia in children.

A baby-led introduction to solids offers a stress-free approach to getting babies used to non-milk foods — and one that's fun to the baby. What do you need to know about baby-led solids?

Just how much of an impact does nutrition make on the overall health and development of a child? Let's take a look, and also examine what foods no child should miss out on.

As a parent, when you first hear the diagnosis of autism, you experience a plethora of emotions. These can include denial, anger, frustration, devastation, panic and guilt. So what’s the first thing you need to do once you have the diagnosis? Breathe.

Applied Behavior Analysis is a set of techniques designed to help adjust behavior, particularly in children with Autism. But is it just another form of quackery? No, it's not. Research has shown it does actually work!

A handful of cases of children who don't seem to age beyond infancy have baffled the medical community. What's the cause of Syndrome X, and could it hold the secrets to aging in general? A new study may give answers.

Eating a healthy breakfast everyday is important for children's physical growth and development as well as their mental health. Parents can encourage kids to eat breakfast consistently by being good role models and providing simple, nutritious meals.

A recent Brazilian study showed that breastfeeding has a positive impact on a child's IQ, academic success, and income in later life. How big is the impact, and how important is breastfeeding really?