Dr. Elise Lu delivered a compelling and engaging session tailored for pediatric hospitalists exploring the widely recognized ...

Rates of metabolic and bariatric surgeries (MBS) rose by almost 15% in teenagers in the US between 2021 and 2023, despite falling in adults, new research has found. The cross-sectional analysis, ...

Maternal cardiometabolic risk factors, including obesity and hypertension, were associated with increased blood pressure among offspring.

The U.S. Global Change Research Program’s entire website went dark Monday, taking with it an extensive report on the health ...

Yes, it's safe to visit the dentist while pregnant—here’s what doctors and dentists recommend and why it matters.

The bill, dubbed the Fluoride Choice Act, would prevent fluoridation of any public drinking water across the state.

Researchers at the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found ...

Iron deficiency anemia remains a common nutritional disorder in children and poses a serious concern due to its association ...

For countless new moms, one of the hardest parts of breastfeeding isn't the latch or the logistics—it's the uncertainty. Is ...

MASLD, a liver disease linked to obesity and poor lifestyle, is rising among children. Often symptomless early on, it can ...

Be prepared! A joint update from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics details the latest ...