The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region selected the Community Asthma Prevention Plus Program (CAPP+) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as its first-ever Asthma Community Champion.…
A study released Monday showed children in China had less serious symptoms, but infants were hit harder.
Rewarding and comforting kids with food can lead to overeating when they are not hungry.
The FDA last week approved Palforzia, which was shown to lessen kids' allergic reaction to peanuts during clinical trials, including at CHOP.
"One daily cup of coffee won’t harm kids over the age of 12 – as long as they avoid all other sources of caffeine" which include soda, iced tea chocolate, energy drinks and some over-the-counter drugs, like Excedrin.
The symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, but the risk of contracting here is low at the moment, a Penn State professor says.
Sports drinks, brownies, cookies and cakes are fun snacks, but kids end up taking in more calories than they burned off and consuming more sugar than they should get for the whole day.
The proposal, which would reverse rules advocated by Michelle Obama, would reduce food waste and allow for more "appetizing" meals, the USDA says.
Both have experienced more depression, self-harm and suicide at the same time their use of smartphones and social media has increased. But it's worse in girls. Why?
He is the first child in Pennsylvania to die from flu this season. Type B flu is more common among children.
Kids can be healthy on a plant-based diet if you plan meals carefully and make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need to help them grow.
Two Penn State professors explain how to keep your gut healthy, from probiotic foods to exercise.
Do you have a parent or grandparent with memory loss? Have the kids ask them about their holiday traditions when they were younger. It will be good for both of them.
A local pediatrician explains what to look for when you think your child has an ear infection, why a doctor may not prescribe antibiotics and when ear tubes might be necessary.
Poorly fitting shoes can cause foot problems down the road. Learn what to look for in children's shoes.
Six people have died from a vaping-related lung illness that has afflicted more than 450 people, including a Delaware County teenager. The call for teens and others to stop using e-cigarettes has been growing, with American Medical Association on Monday joining…
A first tooth is a big milestone in a baby’s life. Unfortunately, it might soon be followed by a first cavity.
Has your school tested its water for lead? How you can find out in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
How much screen time is too much for kids? How does social media affect them? How can you control it?
Girl athletes are more susceptible to certain injuries, an orthopedic surgeon from Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia explains.
There is a big difference between being allergic to a food and having an intolerance or sensitivity to it. A true allergic reaction can affect multiple parts of the body and can be life threatening. A food intolerance tends to affect only the digestive system. Getting…
The FDA is asking sunscreen makers to determine if the chemicals that are absorbed into the blood are dangerous.
With ER visits by kids who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety or other disorders and how to respond.
Most kids get a bump on the head at some point, but how can you tell when it’s serious enough to go to the hospital or doctor?