Kids Special

Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy

Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports. About 44% of children do

Babies who grow up around dogs might be less likely to develop childhood asthma, a new study says. However, they don’t get the same

As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and is linked to post-traumatic stress symptoms in middle- and high-school students, a new study says. Nearly 9

Previously, the CDC estimated 1 in 150 kids had autism. That rose to 1 in 44 by 2018, 1 in 36 in 2020, and

More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two

Panel suggests avoiding flavored and sweetened milk, soda, caffeinated drinks   Got milk? It turns out, plain cow’s milk, water and a bit of

Even if a teen is at a healthy weight, just thinking they are overweight can greatly raise their odds for self-harm, a new study

As kids and teens return to school, parents might not have protecting their child’s lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But