Premature infants are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than full-term babies. The reason may be that a preemie's nervous system is underdeveloped.

Researchers have found that health care providers at different autism centers are inconsistent in determining whether a child should be diagnosed with autistic disorder or a subtype, such as Asperger syndrome.

In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that unstructured play best nurtures brain development in infants and toddlers. The AAP discourages TV and even educational videos for this age group.

Young children who are immunized against whooping cough (pertussis) are well protected against this illness, but a new study finds that the vaccine's effectiveness declines sharply after just three years.

More than 5,000 children each year fall from an open window and are seriously injured or killed. And it's not just urban kids who are at risk.

Researchers have pinpointed when U.S. children and teens began tipping the scales toward obesity. The epidemic began in the late 1990s, but experts still don't know the exact cause.

Bullying is not a normal part of childhood, and children who experience bullying may continue to feel its effects into adulthood.

Kids in their early teens typically rebel against their parents, choosing friends over family. Those who don't pull away and want to please their parents usually do better at school.

Teens behind the wheel are more likely to be involved in a crash because they lack proficiency in three important driving skills, a new study says.

If your child is allergic to milk, he or she will likely outgrow that allergy - but it may take longer than you think.

Underage drinkers don't have to work too hard to get access to booze, says a new report.

Although the cause of autism remains elusive, the time interval between births may play a role.