American Academy of Pediatrics

One in 59 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With such prevalence comes an increased…

If your child has head lice, how do you get rid of it? And fast? We’ve got you covered…

Do ‘active shooter’ drills in schools prepare children or frighten them? Experts think it may be the latter and have called for reform.

Find out what pediatricians want kids to return to school this fall despite coronavirus concerns, and what some parents think of the move.

We assume pediatricians prescribe drugs that help children. The truth is, few medications are approved for use in kids. Are off-label drugs safe?

This morning, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for ADHD treatment in children, sparking a debate over therapy and medication.

After the recent tragedies in Texas and Ohio, video games have been blamed for America’s shooting epidemic. But do video games really cause gun violence?