Many families take for granted the ritual of taking a newborn baby home, car seat and curated swaddle blankets in tow, just a few days after delivery. But as critical care pediatricians, we care for ...

When children need medical care and are unable to advocate for themselves, their parents or caregivers must speak up for their best interests. Building trusting relationships with healthcare ...

The odds of a mental health diagnosis in children with chronic medical conditions increased stepwise based on the severity of their illness, according to data from nearly 3 million children presented ...

Hypoglycemia is when blood sugar levels fall below a range normal for that individual. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia in children include shakiness, sweating, and irritability. Hypoglycemia is also ...

Many children get repeated bouts of common ailments but there is one sign that means you should seek medical help ...

Minnesota’s second-largest health insurance company has notified families of a new cap on home-care coverage for children ...

A study led by UC San Francisco and UC Davis has concluded that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children. The researchers examined data from nearly ...

To help low-income and working families make sure their children can access the care they need, a program that assists in paying medical bills for youth with complex health needs gave $3.5 million in ...

With any medical procedure—whether surgery, an MRI, or placing tubes in a child's ears—little kids don’t understand what’s happening even after it’s explained. They don’t know what’s wrong with their ...