The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we ...

Malka Ranjana Kopell and Palma Joy Strand are co-founders of Civity, a national nonprofit organization that works with people to build the relational infrastructure necessary for communities in which ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday that it has updated its recommended vaccine schedule for children, reducing the number of immunizations all kids should receive from ...

As millions of Americans face skyrocketing health insurance rates, a Pennsylvania Republican congressional candidate is proposing universal healthcare for children, young adults and expectant mothers.

Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about ...

Chris Hemsworth walked into Hollywood as the unstoppable Thor whose body, fame, and paycheck looked untouchable — until something inside him snapped. The industry pushed, the schedule burned, and the ...

Raising boys who respect women is increasingly part of a broader cultural conversation around gender equality and healthy relationships. Research shows that early reading plays a measurable role in ...

Following lawsuits and a veiled threat about federal funding from the Trump administration, Massachusetts officials recently deleted rules requiring potential foster parents to support and respect a ...

The Trettin family often calls Minneapolis and M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital their second home. It’s a testament to the amount of time they’ve spent there for Jace’s treatments. But ...

Kindergartners honored at Weston Elementary School for the character trait of citizenship were Addison Harris, Whitley Partain, Oliver Braun, Hadley Darling and Maura Brishaber; not pictured, Jameson ...

A wave of AI-powered children’s toys has hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots and stuffed animals that can converse with kids.