Parents educated beyond high school invest more in family health care, reducing the likelihood of adverse medical conditions despite differences in family income and health insurance.  

One out of two kids ages nine and up are not getting enough calcium, vitamin D and potassium they need to grow, learn and play.

While obese adults often report more pain after surgery, the same does not appear to be true for obese children, according to a study.

It’s no secret that many teenagers stay up late to scroll through social media or catch up with friends on phones. And, 56 percent of parents of teens who have sleep troubles believe this use of electronics is hurting their child’s shut-eye.

Settling youngsters down to sleep at night isn't always easy. Recent research suggests that the number of exposure children has to bright light in the hour leading up to bedtime — whether emanating from light bulbs or electronic devices — can have a big impact on sleep-related behavior.

As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development.