For years, parents told their kids “Go out and play,” fully expecting them to spend the day getting dirty, exploring nature and, well, just being kids. Then came video games, smartphones,…
With any pregnancy comes changes to a mother’s skin—such as a growing belly that stretches the skin — but beyond that there are other skin changes brought about by…
With temperatures warming up, it’s time to explore the outdoors. What better way to do it than with your family? Biking is a…
By Alex Krutchik Warmer temperatures and sunny skies encourage many families to take to the streets and sidewalks to ride…
A directory to help your child explore their interests while staying fit and healthy. ALL RIDERS UP 265 Mattson Road Garnet Valley, PA 19060 610-459-0879 allridersup.org Established in 2008 as the only…
In addition to the likely continued threat of COVID-19 this summer, families will still have to deal with the season’s typical health and safety concerns, from bee stings to sun…
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.…
The Philly HopeLine is a critical resource for local students and caregivers to know about this Mental Health Awareness Month. The free and confidential helpline was launched last May by…
Find out which state and county parks and other outdoor places are open and how to safely visit
Parents choose juice boxes, gummy vitamins and bottled water with their kids' health in mind, but it could lead to more cavities, warns Dr. Rachel A. Maher.
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.
Has the power of media over modern life been overstated? Probably not, but no one knows, because there is a severe lack of knowledge about what people are actually seeing and doing on their screens.
Black children age 5–11 had the highest rate of death by suicide in 2016 and 2018.
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.
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.