NewsNation’s Elizabeth Prann spoke with nurse practitioner Yarickza Lopez about what parents should consider when it comes to ...

FDA approves 1st treatment for Menkes disease, offering a copper therapy that improves survival in affected children.

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When a child is sick, having them take their medication can be just as important as ensuring they eat well and get enough rest. But for many families, getting kids to actually swallow their medication ...

The number of teens and young adults taking GLP-1 drugs has increased by 594 percent—but scientists are still trying to understand the long-term effects. The success of GLP-1 agonist weight-loss drugs ...

A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small new study shows. Liraglutide lowered body mass, ...

Many children are prescribed antibiotics when they just don't need them. Feb. 25, 2010 — -- If you ask long enough for antibiotics for your children's viral infections, chances are your doctor ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first choice of medication for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, healthcare professionals may recommend ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Fall is here and that means it's also the time for colds that spread fast, from child to child. But before you head to the drug store, listen carefully. We're talking about cold ...

Some parents are concerned about artificial dyes in common meds for kids, such as Tylenol and Motrin. Here's more on why, and what you can do. Dyes are particularly common in liquid medications, which ...