Children with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to have high blood pressure as teenagers. But growing out of it negates the risk.

Exposure to antibiotics in utero or after birth could lead to brain disorders in later childhood, a study with mice shows.

People who grew up with higher levels of lead exposure had lower levels of conscientiousness and agreeableness and higher levels of neuroticism as adults.

A Harvard study could lead to potential therapeutics for one of the most prominent ailments of the elderly and one of the most prominent musculoskeletal defects in newborns.

The average cost of initial hospitalization to treat pediatric gun injuries in the US is about $13,000 per patient, according to a new study.

Children who learned mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing and yoga slept longer and better, even though the curriculum didn't include sleep tips.

"Parent and caregiver mental health is a major issue that has a significant impact on children's health. We need to talk more about parent mental health..."

Researchers say one strategy could help parents, caregivers, and teachers get kids to eat more vegetables: Just give kids more of them.

Scientists at Harvard and the Broad Institute have demonstrated that it is possible to treat sickle cell disease in mice using a new gene-editing technique.