Since 1990, federal dietary guidelines have suggested that children aged 2 and up should consume skim or low-fat milk to ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging.

The bill Trump signed, the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, cleared Congress last fall. The Department of ...

Lifesaving vaccines and strengthened health systems are making a difference for millions of children around the world.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for all children. The action follows a presidential memorandum ordering a review of the U.S. schedule.

NEW YORK, Jan 20: Children’s screen time alone is no longer enough to protect their health, the American Academy of ...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, particularly for children. From infancy to the school-aged years, vitamin D plays a critical role in your child’s growth, bone health, immune system, and even ...

Measles can erase the immune system's "memory" and cause a rare but fatal health condition. The MMR vaccine prevents these repercussions, evidence shows. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Packed with protein, calcium, and gut-friendly probiotics, yogurt is a healthy food many parents want their kids to eat. Marketers know that, offering yogurts that appeal directly to kids, with ...

Ah, screens. The thing kids won't put down, and parents can't stop worrying about. But a new study suggests they may not be all bad after all. Researchers at the University of South Australia analyzed ...

It can be difficult to make sure picky eaters get their recommended amount of vitamins and minerals. EllaOla’s multivitamins are in unflavored sachet form, which are easily mixed into soft food or ...

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