Child Health & Wellness

As parenting roles evolve and father figures in children’s lives are increasingly diverse —biological, adoptive, caregivers and grandfathers — it is more important than...

By Karuga KoinangeThe nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar.For many expecting parents, preparation is...

It’s a common misconception that straightening teeth is purely cosmetic. Dr. Michael Durbin, who was recently elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists,...

Eating disorders are unfortunately common in the U.S. population — according to the National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of Americans are expected to develop...

Kidney transplant is the most common organ transplant needed in children. Currently, more than 1,200 children nationwide are on a waiting list for a...

Encouraging your kids to adapt good tooth-brushing habits at a young age can help them keep their teeth healthy for life. We’ve compiled this...

While heart disease is often associated with adults who either have family history or lifestyle issues that have affected their heart health, each year...

Winter can be a one-two punch for people with sensitive immune systems. Extended time spent indoors can lead to increased exposure to indoor allergens...

Knowing their child’s vaccination schedule used to be a given for most parents, but the atmosphere around the subject has changed dramatically over the...

With the school year soon approaching, I want to make sure my daughter is healthy and ready for school, so I turned to the medical...