During tummy time, your baby lays on her belly to play while you supervise. Since your baby sleeps on her back to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), she needs to spe[...]

Sharing a bed with an infant significantly increases their risk of dying from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new study published online on May 20 in BMJ Open. [...]

Despite new government labels on sunscreen due out this summer, one watchdog group says high SPF ratings can give people a false sense of security. Norah O'Donnell reports. Rea[...]

After his close friend died from pancreatic cancer, 16-year-old Jack Andraka unleashed his hyper-drive intellect on preventing more cancer deaths. And as Jim Axelrod reports, the t[...]

A patient receiving a skin allergy test. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Food and skin allergies are becoming more common in American children, according to a new report from the Centers[...]

Dr. Allen Frances, co-author of the previous version of the "Diagnostic and Strategic Manual of Mental Disorders" — known as "the psychiatrist's bible"[...]

Ever wonder how moms like The First Lady, celebrity chefs and renowned nutrition experts speak to their children about healthy eating? Find out how four amazing women talk to their[...]

Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop strong bones, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic S[...]

Most packaged meals and snacks marketed to toddlers have more than the recommended amount of sodium per serving, meaning children as young as one are most likely eating far too muc[...]

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