Children born in 2020 to 2021 had lower coverage with nearly all childhood vaccines recommended by age 24 months than those ...

Australia has seen a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months, with one health expert concerned that low vaccination ...

Some babies are born with abnormalities involving the structure of the heart, known as congenital heart disease (CHD). While ...

The opioid epidemic is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and it is increasingly impacting ...

Unintentional injuries like falls, drownings and poisonings are the leading cause of death in patients ages 1–4, and a ...

A resurgence of youth seeking a high from "chroming"—the act of inhaling toxic fumes from household items such as nail polish ...

Children who are injured by firearms require significantly more inpatient care, have higher medical complication rates and ...

The number of children who sought treatment at emergency departments for heat-related illnesses increased by 170% from ...

Children born to greater socioeconomic backgrounds are significantly more likely to be prescribed opioids, according to ...

Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the ...

Firearms are the leading cause of death in children in the United States and are linked to over half of youth suicides.

Children with disabilities in foster care are extremely vulnerable, facing risks of maltreatment and removal from their homes ...