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, ...

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

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

In a new report on pediatric gender dysphoria, HHS emphasizes psychotherapy over medical and surgical options for ...

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

Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, discusses early intervention in childhood obesity to reduce long‑term risk and supporting families with ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics, which typically attends ACIP meetings as one of 30 liaison members, is now boycotting the ...

Giving parents current guidelines on early introduction of peanut, egg, and cow’s milk significantly reduces babies’ ...

Top health groups say the new CDC vaccine panel lacks credibility and advise using past, science-backed guidelines instead.

In May, the Department of Health and Human Services published a comprehensive review of treatments for gender dysphoria in ...

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Here's what to know.

By a 5-2 vote, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices endorsed Merck’s Enflonsia for babies born during or entering their first RSV season.