Genetics may raise the risk of poor vision in kids, but environment often decides how early or severe it gets.

An eye doctor told a couple that two people with myopia should avoid marrying, as their children could develop vision ...

The man in the Reddit post said that it was "completely out of line", "unscientific", and "deeply unprofessional".

Many headaches in children may be caused by tight muscles and dilated blood vessels in the head. Other headaches may be caused by an actual problem, such as a tumor or malformation of the brain, ...

BOBO-DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso -- Isaka Diallo was playing with friends when a stone struck his left eye. For two weeks, his ...

Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema Dirty diapers are more than ...

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

A mom's persistence leads to a rare eye condition diagnosis after doctors dismissed early signs, raising awareness on ...

A study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the last 17 years, with kids today more likely to ...

Introduction Several societies have produced and disseminated clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the symptomatic management of fever in children. However, to date, the quality of such guidelines ...

Introduction Global developmental delay (GDD) affects 1%–3% of the population of children under 5 years of age, making it one of the most common conditions presenting in paediatric clinics; causes are ...

Dr. Erica Lee says drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four. Lee says learning how to swim can save children's lives and make them safer around water.