Many kids and teens are using dietary and herbal supplements, but some health experts have questioned the safety of these over-the-counter products.

Your size and your gut bacteria may be linked, a new study of children and teenagers found.

Introducing peanuts into your infant's diet may be a good idea after all, according to a new study.

Artificial sweeteners have become increasingly common. A new study looked at the link between artificial sweetener intake during pregnancy and baby's body mass index (BMI).

Some teens act like they can't live without their phones, tablets or computers. But parents may be wise to set screen-time limits.

Walking or riding a bicycle to school is a great way for children to get extra physical activity — but only if it's safe for them to do so.

More and more attention has been focused on the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in recent years. BPA is found in many products, but it's not clear how it might affect the human body.

Playing is not just for the kids. Young athletes can benefit from messing around on the court and field, too.

Here's another incentive for students to get fit and stay that way as they head back to school: better grades.

Residues from pesticides are all around us: in the air, in our food, in dust, in soil. Whether used in farming or in homes, these chemicals can affect children exposed to them.