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I ask about sleeping arrangements. Mother, father, older child and new baby live in one bedroom that they're renting in an apartment, worrying that if the baby cries too much, they'll be asked to leave.

Drug addiction is a sad reality on the Seacoast and across the country and often the smallest, most innocent victims are the ones with no choice.

A pediatrician and a nurse would weigh and measure infants in a corner on the second floor, where the Groton Woman's Club operated a well-baby clinic.

Dr. Dazelle Simpson became Miami's first black female pediatrician in 1953 after graduating from the top of her class from Meharry Medical College.

A review of past research finds that fever-reducing drugs have no effect on the speed of children's recovery from an infection, contrary to the fears of some doctors and parents.

One of the first warnings new mothers hear is that offering babies formula soon after birth can lead to problems with breast-feeding. Sating infants' hunger with formula can prevent them from nursing vigorously, interfering with milk production; letting them use a bottle and nipple can interfere with their ability to latch properly at the breast.

When Cole Zuponeck was 9 months old and not yet crawling, his parents, Kristin and George of Plainfield, took him to their pediatrician.

My 5-year-old son needs physical, dental and vision exams before entering kindergarten.

A kindergartener from New York's Staten Island is being refused public education for not getting a vaccine that could put her and her newborn sister's life in danger, according to new reports.

CHICAGO The American Academy of Pediatrics announced its partnership today with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians .

When born in a hospital, a baby is routinely given a hepatitis B shot, a vitamin K injection and an application of ointment in the eyes.

A distraught mother was told she could not have done more to save her four month old daughter - during an inquest in Chesterfield.

The depiction of those who are anti-abortion rights by Clay Bennett of the Chattanooga Times Free Press is an insult.

Children with even slightly higher blood lead levels than normal are less likely to be ready for reading in kindergarten, according to a new study published in Pediatrics .

Bethany W. Jackson, M.D., has joined the Floyd Primary Care Network as a pediatrician.

Main Category: ADHD Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; Nutrition / Diet Article Date: 16 May 2013 - 1:00 PDT Breastfeeding may help prevent children from developing ADHD later in life, according to a new study.

The Columbus Regional Medical Foundation has received $1.5 million -- its largest donation ever -- toward completion of a new Pediatric Emergency Department at The Medical Center that is scheduled to open June 12.

May 15, 2013 - K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital proudly announces that Steven W. Kairys, MD, MPH, FAAP was recently honored by The American Academy of Pediatrics New Jersey Chapter at its Third Annual New Jersey Children's Ball as "Pediatrician of the Year" for his outstanding clinical care and continued dedication to improving the health and ... (more)

Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.