Summers are made for family fun. But when temperatures rise, so do safety risks for kids....more»

With the summer season well underway, the California Department of Public Health is reminding families to protect their four-legged family members from the heat....more»

A recent study “Injury Incidence in Youth, High School, and NCAA Men’s Lacrosse,” by the American Academy of Pediatrics compared injury rates and causes among youth, high school and National Collegiate Athletic Association male lacrosse athletes for the 2014-15 and 2016-17 seasons....more»

Children who were vaccinated against varicella had a 78 percent lower incidence of herpes zoster (shingles) than those who were not vaccinated, according to a large, population-based study published recently in “Pediatrics....more»

People avoiding milk due to an allergy, intolerance, vegan lifestyle, or other preference have many dairy alternatives to choose from at their nearby supermarket....more»

Parents may have 99 problems when it comes to managing screen time for their children, but worrying about damage to their eyesight isn’t one of them....more»

Day camps are right around the corner. Here are 12 last-minute preparation tips before sending your child off for a great summer experience!   

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Bayer Crop Science recently provided new salad bars to four schools in the Rosedale Union School District and hosted a Grimmway Farms carrot taste test with fifty 4th and 5th grade students....more»

When hunger strikes, it can be tempting to reach for the closest treat, even if it’s full of fat and empty calories....more»

An American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report recently described how health care providers can best connect the rising number of children who have disabilities with evidence-based therapy services in hospital, community, home, and school settings....more»