Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

On March 17, 2025 in Chiretzaaj, Cobán, Guatemala, 3-year-old Amani smiles outside the local health center. Around the world, quiet but powerful progress is being made to protect children’s rights to ...

The average American’s diet is nutritionally disastrous and hurting children’s health, according to the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s latest action plan released Tuesday by the White House.

This year, the Margaret B. Shipley Child Health Clinic at 919 Second St. NE is celebrating 55 years of offering comprehensive ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ...

Kids’ gut health is as important as adults because early habits influence their long-term well-being. A top ...

Balanced diets usually provide enough protein for kids, yet doctors say supplements may be necessary in specific cases ...