Parents often worry that their child is a poor eater, so health professionals need to know what's normal and when ...

One parent and one local pediatrician speak out on how to keep kids healthy and safe during cold and flu season to avoid ...

Symptom screening improved symptom scores among children with cancer compared with usual care, two randomized trials showed.

Amid a report on high lead levels found in turmeric sold in Asia, including India, doctors on Saturday warned that lead exposure through contaminated turmeric can impair kids’ cognitive functions, and ...

Is your kid's stomachache from stress, illness or just plain constipation? With enough fiber in your child's diet, you can ...

Constipation in Crohn’s disease may be caused by lifestyle and dietary factors, as well as medical conditions like strictures. Treatment may include eating more fiber, taking laxatives, and ...

During Nickelodeon's "Kids Pick the President" special, Vice President Kamala Harris was announced the winner of the "Kids' Vote" poll.

Constipation might increase a person's risk of having a heart attack or stroke, particularly if they also have high blood pressure, a new study warns. People who are constipated have twice the ...

It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different types of rectal suppositories work in different ways. A person can speak with a pharmacist ...

Bowel training to empty the bowels at regular, specific times during the day may help. In children with constipation, laxatives should be used with caution because they may lead to addiction and ...

The California Poison Control System shared 13 treat-smart tips for parents to keep kids safe this Halloween season. Getting thrills out of being spooked is a tradition at Halloween but the CPCS ...