"Firearm use is a relatively unchecked source of childhood exposure to lead. There's currently no way to stop the exposure from happening..."

When tested in a school program, a liquid called silver diamine fluoride worked as well as dental sealants to protect against cavities.

A new cellphone app that uses AI to accurately diagnose ear infections could be more accurate that trained clinicians.

Lots of kids are using earbuds and headphones, a poll finds. Experts share why that could be bad for hearing and what you can do about.

Living in violent neighborhoods can change children's brain development, but parents can shield them from the detrimental effects.

Public service systems need to do a better job of working with parents to support homeless children, a new study shows.

Supportive, stable caregiving during childhood can protect heart health in adulthood, a new study finds.

A new survey identifies a clear association between certain types of childhood cancers and substance use during pregnancy, notably cannabis.

"...wastewater surveillance presents an appealing and cost-effective approach to understand disease trends within school environments."

Chronic childhood ear infections can delay language development in children years later, according to new research.