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This week, President Obama held a National Conference on Mental Health, calling for a more open dialogue

In a two-week span in Wayne County, Michigan this spring, nine infants died because of unsafe sleeping conditions.

Teens can face a great deal of pressure as they compete for scholarships and admission to the top universities. Some teens try to gain an academic edge by turning to “study drugs”, stimulant medications typically prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The month of May is asthma awareness month. Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children and it causes many hospitalizations, missed school days, and trips to emergency departments.

When adults are asked to name the biggest health problems facing kids in their communities, drug abuse consistently ranks among the top concerns.

With the school year ending, it’s time for parents to make arrangements for summer child care. Parents may decide to leave their tweens (children age 11-13) home alone for a few hours or even the entire day.

With Memorial Day quickly approaching and the school year winding down, many children and families will soon be making their way to water parks and public pools to get exercise and soak up some sun.

Although media attention has put teens’ distracted driving habits in the spotlight, a new survey shows that parents are also guilty of multi-tasking while driving – even with their children in the car.

When kids are sick with a cough or cold, parents want to do anything they can to comfort them. But sometimes, common treatments aren’t safe for young children.

Medical advancements like curing diseases and finding new ways treat illnesses that were once deadly are all made possible through research.