Citing their immature livers, kidneys and smaller body size, paediatricians have urged parents to stop giving children, especially those under five, adult medicines, warning that the practice could ...

The latest outbreak linked to a Karachi hospital is the newest in a series that experts say reflects systemic failures.

A new study reveals optimal ADHD medication dosages to improve symptom management while minimizing side effects for youth and ...

Children's hospitals manage drug shortages by addressing unique pediatric needs and operational challenges to ensure safe, effective care.

Every parent hopes their child will come to them when something goes wrong. Whether it's a disagreement with a friend, trouble at school or a mistake they regret, children are more likely to seek ...

Anyone who has watched children play has seen it happen. A group needs to decide on a game, a rule, a direction, or a plan. One child jumps in first. Another hesitates, watches, and reacts. A third ...

A new United Nations report details how criminal groups in Haiti are exploiting the near-total absence of the state, as well as widespread hunger and violence, to recruit children who then face abuse.

Three days after a Lynchburg car crash and shooting, new warrants from the Lynchburg Police Department are revealing what led up to a car crash and shooting. POLL: Should Daylight Saving Time become ...

As it seeks to end birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is arguing that immigrants bring problems that extend for generations. The data shows otherwise. By Hamed Aleaziz Reporting from ...

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...

The typical cetirizine dose for allergies and hives is 5 to 10 milligrams (mg). Cetirizine comes in several oral forms and is usually taken once per day. It’s important that you don’t take more than ...

Methylprednisolone is a generic prescription oral tablet used for certain inflammatory and autoimmune conditions in adults and some children. Dosage of this medication varies depending on the ...