RIKEN researchers have discovered how a single mutation in one gene can simultaneously result in two symptoms—a severely ...

When Zoe Mak was first diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the age of eight, she couldn’t have imagined how deeply it ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism by which a single genetic mutation in the BCL11B gene causes both immune dysfunction and brain development issues.

While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.” ...

Children’s mattresses and bedding contain toxic flame retardants and other chemicals linked to hormonal, reproductive and developmental harm, a new study found.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kelli Williams about common asthma triggers in children in springtime. Dr. Williams is ...

Babies and young children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful ...

When climbing trees, riding a bike fast or exploring a woodland, children make their own decisions on which risks to take and ...

Snoring indicates oxygen reduction, but a variety of treatments can restore healthy airflow ...

Use a “save to spend” approach. Give children opportunities to save up for special items, whether it’s money, stickers, or ...

When it comes to using aromatherapy with children, studies show it can be a safe, effective, and fast-acting complementary intervention for anxiety, sadness, fatigue, concentration, sleeplessness, and ...