The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidance stating that the genetic disorders Trisomy 13 and 18 are not ...

"Among the major world religious traditions, none include scriptural or doctrinal guidelines that preclude adherents from being vaccinated," AAP says. "Are we in some dystopian rerun of 2020?" ...

“Kids can get dehydrated really easy, especially the young ones, so we want to make sure they carry a bottle of water," ...

Physicians are being told to play a bigger role in ensuring that children with disabilities have access to needed augmentative and alternative communication technologies.

More than one-third of people who helped develop the 2023 guidelines for treating children with obesity had undisclosed ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics has reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical for children as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions across the U.S.

For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has been a booster for the school-to-sterilization pipeline for kids struggling with their sexed bodies—to the dismay of at least some of its 67,000 ...

Studies show that 53 percent of children now have a smartphone by age 11. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The widespread device usage has prompted The American Academy of Pediatrics to ...

News Obesity in kids: American Academy of Pediatrics pushes for more aggressive treatments up to drugs and surgery Published: Jan. 21, 2023, 5:29 a.m.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends early and proactive treatment for children who have obesity, including surgery or weight loss drugs. The guidance has drawn scrutiny from advocates ...