Children's & Teens Health Articles

I was an adult before even PacMan came on the scene, so the appeal of violent video games has always been a mystery to me. My generation had enough opportunities to deal with violence in real life. But science tells us that violent videos train the brain.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the commonest childhood ailments and it often interferes with the child’s academic performance. Read on to know about the medications that most of the doctors recommend for treating the condition.

Prematurely born babies go on to develop in slightly different ways, a study conducted by researchers from the University of Iowa shows.

Medical science has already made great strides. Now, it is most important for NICUs to turn their focus to the human side of the work to help preemies and families thrive beyond their time in the NICU.

For many parents, few things are as dreadful as discussing sex and reproduction with their children. This article takes a look at how to normalize discussions about these tough topics in your family.

Razors hidden in candied apples? Poisoned Halloween candy? Forget about urban myths, and find out what actual dangers parents often overlook on Halloween night.

There was a time when teenagers considered cigarette smoking a style statement. However, while both cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption have seen a decline in recent times, marijuana use among teenagers has steadily increased.

Is the thought of mountains of candy for Halloween already giving you a headache? Whether you're looking for healthy snacks to give to other kids, or looking for ways to keep your own children relatively sugar-free this year, we have tips!

Making your own baby food helps ensure that your baby eats only natural ingredients. Some people feel that making your own baby food is inconvenient, others have embraced the process. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of homemade baby food.

Have you always wondered what really causes autism? Cambridge professor Simon Baron-Cohen research this complex topic thoroughly, and his research suggests that autism spectrum conditions are strongly linked to genetics.