Children need immunizations (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood diseases.

Alcohol in alcoholic beverages is identified as a developmental toxicant by the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Mercury levels in fish are expressed in terms of parts per million (ppm), which is equivalent to 1 part mercury per 1 million parts fish (1 ...

A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and children's proper growth and developme...

Thimerosal is a mercury-containing compound that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms.

To date, there is no cure for autism, but sometimes, children with ASDs make so much progress that they no longer show the full syndrome of ...

Spina bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective co...

A new study finds a link between SSRIs and a heart defect in newborns

The subject of head lice is not a pleasant one, and there are many misconceptions regarding these pesky creatures.

Parents are constantly concerned about the health and safety of their children and they take many steps to protect them.