The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

Hormonal disorders in children can have significant physical, emotional, and social impacts. These conditions can affect ...

Gastric reflux in infants and children is often mistaken for normal spitting up but persistent symptoms may signal GERD Learn ...

When a team of scientists led by a Washington State University researcher examined the way that more than 9,400 children grew ...

Researchers found that a pro-inflammatory maternal diet during pregnancy was linked to a 16% increased risk of type 1 ...

Children of fathers who were categorized as obese or overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) around the time of ...

A Canton man received a 4.5- to 6.5-year prison sentence for abusing his 4-year-old stepdaughter. The child suffered ...

Psychologists say a child’s perception of a 'normal' body is shaped by a mix of parental influence, media exposure, and what they’ve understood to be societal "norms".

Flat feet are common in newborns and toddlers but if the arch doesnt develop properly or if pain joint laxity or poor posture ...

Physical therapy can address common pelvic floor issues for women during and after pregnancy. Can help prepare for birth and ...

MASLD, a liver disease linked to obesity and poor lifestyle, is rising among children. Often symptomless early on, it can ...